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Relentless Gardener: Vegetables that grow in the shade
You probably already guessed that cool-season crops benefit the most from partial shade. But why is shade more beneficial to some vegetables than others? There are two reasons. One, shade keeps the the leafy vegetables such as kale, lettuce, and spinach more tender. With less sunlight, the plants will not grow to the same size as they would with more...
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National Small Business Week celebrates America’s entrepreneurial spirit
It was 1963 when President Kennedy issued the first National Small Business Week proclamation marking the first week in May as a time to observe the critical importance that small business plays in our local and national economies. National Small Business...
Home Town Takeover
Visit the projects of HGTV’s Home Town Takeover
Home Town Takeover Season 2 in Fort Morgan has completed its run, and fans of the show are pouring into town to see the 18 projects which were performed in community, business and residential spaces. Here’s how to find some...
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Salute to Agriculture – Spring/Summer 2024
Compiling the biggest stories impacting the ag industry in Eastern Colorado and profiling the men and women who work to make the industry The Heartbeat of the Plains.
Sports
Brush track picks up a few wins at Longmont
It seems Brush’s track and field team is getting into just the right form with...
Opinion
Weekly Inspiration: Just Believe — Understanding
Living life is a journey that can be challenging at times; understanding it can be...
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Protesters demanding CU divest from Israel set up camp at Denver’s Auraria Campus
The protest mirrored those at universities across the country against the war between Israel and...
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Ex-NSA employee in Colorado sentenced to nearly 22 years in prison for attempting to sell secrets to Russia
Jareh Sebastian Dalke, 32, of Colorado Springs, in October pleaded guilty to six counts of attempting...
National Politics
Cash-strapped election offices have fewer resources after bans on private grants
The debate over the role of outside money reveals a broader worry among election experts,...
Ask Amy
Ask Amy: A friend wants to impose ‘bro code’
Ask Amy addresses concerns about a friend’s potential betrayal, a girlfriend's breach of privacy at...
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Your Daily Astrology: April 30
Your daily horoscope for April 30, 2024, is here! Find out what's in store for...
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The best recipes are made from shopping your fridge
While traditional vareniki are similar to pierogies, this easier version skips the pasta-like dough that...