A look back at 2008 in Eagan (Eagan Sun-Current)

As the year comes to a close, it's time to look back at what made headlines in Eagan during 2008. While the city hosted its share of events, from tree climbing championships to a 150th anniversary celebration, it also had its share of notable residents, including one who grew one giant pumpkin.

Briefly in Tompkins (The Ithaca Journal)

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Saving cats and dogs, fighting like cats in dogs (Carver Reporter)

The year 2008 roared into Carver with a bang or two as several accidents occurred during the New Year’s holiday. The trend continued all year long as police, fire and EMS personnel were tested again and again as they responded to several incidents during the past 12 months.

Latest issue (Aliran Online)

So far, the opposition have held out little hope for migrant workers and refugees, observes Angeline Loh. theSun daily , in a report on 4 July, announced a swell in the number of volunteers joining Rela. Rela number of members now stand at 520,000 Malaysian volunteers.

UCI grant called egregious example of wasteful spending (Orange County Register)

$100,000 National Science Foundation grant to study World of Warcraft gamers is outrageous, report says.