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Fiscal Court moves on courthouse repairs

The Caldwell County Fiscal Court took action on some much-needed repairs during Tuesday s meeting. The underlying issues have been a problem for some time.

GUEST COLUMN: Remembering a Springs saint who changed the world

Marine Corps League throws surprise 90th birthday party for decorated Vietnam veteran

Celluloid | Synthetic Plastic, Film & Manufacturing

Celluloid, the first synthetic plastic material, developed in the 1860s and 1870s from a homogeneous colloidal dispersion of nitrocellulose and camphor. A tough, flexible, and moldable material that is resistant to water, oils, and dilute acids and capable of low-cost production in a variety of colours, celluloid was made into toiletry articles, novelties, photographic film, and many other mass-produced goods. Its popularity began to wane only toward the middle of the 20th century, following the introduction of plastics based on entirely synthetic polymers. Some historians trace the invention of celluloid to English chemist Alexander Parkes, who in 1856 was granted

Foster Dunwiddie, Twin Cities architect who spearheaded historic preservation efforts, dies at 97

During his career, Dunwiddie helped preserve many landmarks of Minnesota history, including the Minnesota State Capitol, Historic Fort Snelling, the James J. Hill House and buildings in downtown Red Wing.