Northeast blizzard totals and Western snow impact summary
Weather recap notes a Northeast blizzard with two to three feet of snow in Boston and parts of New England, wind gusts above 60 mph, and days required to dig out and restore power. It contrasts Midwestern views on snow coverage and highlights online coverage by KCRG and The Gazette.
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Ginseng prices lure illegal harvest in Iowa case
A Lamont man faces five counts in a federal indictment for illegal ginseng trafficking tied to a broader investigation. The root fetches about 700 dollars a pound on international markets and boosts illicit harvest risks in Iowa where 500 harvester permits are issued yearly.
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Rehearsal dinner costs spark family dispute
Dear Abby advises the stepmother not to fund the rehearsal dinner for out-of-town guests if unaffordable. She notes that hosting is not mandatory and suggests offering local dining options. The column also covers a harassment case and Lunar New Year wishes.
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Nature's note on oaks and acorn spread by animals
Rich Patterson notes that oaks rely on animals like blue jays squirrels and chipmunks to move acorns away from the parent tree. The blue jay is a prominent oak helper seen from the Great Plains to the Atlantic and from southern Canada to the Gulf of Mexico.
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