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Areavoices Digest #41 – Ole and Lena go to Sturgis?

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Tracy Briggs

Awhile back during the spring flood I stumbled across a great blog called “The Adventures of Ole and Lena.” In it, “Lena” documented the troubles she and “Ole” faced living near the rising Buffalo river near Moorhead, Minnesota. It wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Areavoices Digest #35 – Okay, is it casserole or hotdish?

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Tracy Briggs

I had to laugh earlier today when I noticed a thread on one of my Facebook friend’s pages. She had taken a picture of a Tator Tot Hotdish she had made. What followed was an hours-long discussion about the merits … Continue reading →

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Areavoices Digest #34 – How to keep Facebook friends from cringing

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Tracy Briggs

You know those Facebook posts – the ones that make you scream “Ewwww! TMI!” Too much information. They share intimate details of their lives, whether it’s potty habits of their children or a fight they’re having with their ex-husband. Makes … Continue reading →

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Areavoices Digest #30 – Let’s Talk Movies, Golf and More!

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Tracy Briggs

After a couple of pretty heady news days, some Areavoices bloggers are looking to have a little fun. This week’s list of recommended blogs includes a couple of new movie review blogs as well as blogs about golf, running, politics … Continue reading →

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Areavoices Digest #27 – From Conquering Bulldogs to Sharing Mommas

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Tracy Briggs

It’s been a big week for the University of Minnesota Duluth – First the victory in the NCAA Men’s Hockey Championship. Now they’re part of areavoices. Okay, I admit, the first thing might be a little more exciting for them. … Continue reading →

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Areavoices Digest #26 – A whole lot of hockey and more!

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Tracy Briggs

Most weeks in this look at recommended areavoices blogs I suggest 5 or 6, but this week (as Regis Philbin might say) “I’M OUTTA CONTROL!” Much of that has to do with the topics around the water cooler this week. For some it’s spring … Continue reading →

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Areavoices Digest #25 – A great new to keep all those product recalls straight!

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Tracy Briggs

This is our 25th areavoices digest. Shouldn’t we have a party or something? I’ll get right on that.     EXPLORE MINNESOTA – http://exploreminnesota.areavoices.com   I’m really excited about this one. As you’ve heard, we’ve really been focusing lately on getting more … Continue reading →

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More information at your fingertips with areavoices directory

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Tracy Briggs

Back in college, my friends Janet and Jill and I competed in a lip sync contest as The Pointer Sisters. Why do I tell you this in my blog post about areavoices? It’s because of the song we sang, “I’m … Continue reading →

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Areavoices Digest #15 – January 19, 2011 – Welcome COBBERS and more!!!!

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Tracy Briggs

Here is this week’s list of recommended blogs.   @Concordia – http://atconcordia.areavoices.com – We’re excited to get Concordia College up and running on areavoices. The communications just started blogging last week, but already the blog has delivered interesting content about … Continue reading →

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Areavoices Digest #14 – Traveling the World with Tator Tots and Barry ZeVan the Weatherman!

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Tracy Briggs

  I’m resuming my weekly look at areavoices blogs you might want to consider. This is an eccletic group of topics. But I think a mix you’ll find informative and entertaining!   UND Sports -http://undsports.areavoices.com/ Senior Associate Athletic Director Sean Johnson just started this … Continue reading →

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Welcome UND Sports!

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Tracy Briggs

I’m excited to announce today that the UND Athletic’s Department has now started on blog on areavoices. http://undsports.areavoices.com. It’s pretty clear many areavoices readers are craving UND sports info. We have several bloggers including sports reporters and fans writing about … Continue reading →

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Teachers: Here’s a great idea for your class!

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Tracy Briggs

I would never presume to call myself a teacher. After all, I only teach one night class every other year. But I will tell you this past fall, my class did something that I’d like to suggest to all of … Continue reading →

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Areavoices Digest #10 – Nov 24, 2010

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Tracy Briggs

First of all, Happy Thanksgiving to all you! Before you head out for SAFE travels this Thanksgiving I have  a few announcements from the areavoices community. If you still would like to weigh in on our Black Friday chat….go to … Continue reading →

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Areavoices Digest #9 – November 17, 2010

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Tracy Briggs

Areavoices Digest #9 – November 17, 2010 Another week and more schools are jumping on board with areavoices blogs. Areavoices is a fantastic place to share school news. In additon to our newest school blogs, check out some of our other recommended … Continue reading →

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AREAVOICES DIGEST #8 – NOV 10, 2010

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Tracy Briggs

it’s been an exciting week here on areavoices. Not only did we host our first ever “areavoices walkthrough” yesterday, but we’re welcoming some new individuals and organizations to the platform. Check them out:   MS SIMPLICITY – http://mssimplicty.areavoices.com – Melissa … Continue reading →

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Way to go Sioux and Spuds!

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Tracy Briggs

Welcome to Areavoices University of North Dakota and Moorhead Area Public Schools! Both UND and Moorhead started their news blogs within the last few days. Now it’s going to be even easier to get the lastest news from the two … Continue reading →

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