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Time to unwind at one of Chicago's Happy Hour hotspotsFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 4:01AMAlthough there are but five a week, the workdays are long, your boss is a stickler and the water cooler talk leaves something to be desired. That's why, when the working day is done, you're all too happy to head out the door and hit the nearest happy hour to unwind. Fortunately for you, the city is full of them. And while happy hours are kicking year-round, there's just something about summer ...

Venture Valley Hosts World- Renowned Living Foods Organization (AWI)Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 6:00AMVenture Valley Conference Center is one of the most sought -after destinations for group meetings and corporate retreats. "Once we visited Venture Valley...we knew this had to be our event's location," said Winifert Lawson-Graves, Vice president or Marketing and Development at AWI.

Restaurants offer outdoor options for summerSunday, July 25, 2010 @ 4:19AMWhen it's summertime and the living is easy, sometimes a casual atmosphere — in a spot where you can see blue sky and feel warm breezes — is what you crave most from a restaurant. But that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice seriously crafted food. Here are a few of the locales around the region where you can kick back on patios, decks and terraces and still enjoy culinary artistry:

Executive Jonathan Zakin, yachtsman Paul Cayard selling homesSunday, July 25, 2010 @ 2:21AMFormer U.S Robotics executive Jonathan Zakin has put a six-bedroom, 7.5-bath property in Pacific Heights on the market for $10.25 million. The home was built in 1920 and features modern upgrades, such as a custom-built glass stair railing designed by... Yacht - Paul Cayard - Travel and Tourism - Glass - Crafts

No smoking ban problems in Rock CountyMonday, July 12, 2010 @ 12:22PMThe impact of the state's new smoking ban has not resulted in a smoker's riot

Mosquitoes swarm region, keep county workers busyFriday, July 9, 2010 @ 7:21PMGo ahead, gripe about the mosquitoes. You're justified.

This WeekFriday, July 9, 2010 @ 7:20AMIn order to meet the needs of those children and families who need assistance with food during the weekends, the Welcome Table will now be providing food packs on Fridays from 1-4 p.m. at the swimming pool at Lake Tomahawk.

Master GardenerThursday, July 8, 2010 @ 10:14AMFrom the

Four Stars: Si, we take one more taste of the best Mexican fareThursday, July 8, 2010 @ 9:03AMReaders weigh in on the Four Stars picks for outstanding Mexican restaurants in Southeast Minnesota, and nominations are open for the best restaurant decks and patios.