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Picking out the perfect tree can be a joy for the whole family

Tue, Nov 29, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Griswolds understood the significance of picking out the family Christmas tree, as do many Oklahomans about this time of year. Visiting one of Oklahoma’s “choose-and-cut” tree farms is a good way to jumpstart the holiday spirit.

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Consider a ball-and-burlap tree for Christmas this year

Tue, Nov 29, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The majority of sales from Oklahoma Christmas tree farms are choose-and-cut operations. However, some customers decide to try and keep the Christmas spirit going long after the holiday season with ball-and-burlap trees.

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Ladder safety

Tue, Nov 29, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – With chillier temperatures ahead, plenty of homeowners will be kept busy with light home maintenance projects such as clearing leaves and debris from the gutters and hanging holiday decorations, all tasks which will more than likely require a ladder.

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Healthy holiday gifts for your pet

Tue, Nov 29, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – When you are making your list and checking it twice, there is a good chance you have not only your family’s names on there, but the names of your pets, too. Pets are very much a part of the family and many people plan to have a gift or two under the tree for their four-legged friends.

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OSU Horse Judging Team captures AQHA World Championship

Mon, Nov 28, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma State University Horse Judging Team capped off an undefeated season at the recent 2016 AQHA World Championship Show in Oklahoma City, winning world champion honors for the second year in a row and the third time in the past five years.

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Be aware of electrical safety during the holiday season

Mon, Nov 28, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – It is the time of year to trek up to the attic or down to the basement to bring out all of the treasured holiday decorations, many of which have great sentimental value. The multiple houses in the Christmas village have always been a favorite, along with the light-up garland for the mantle.

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OSU Meat Judging Team wins another National Championship

Mon, Nov 21, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The headline may be similar, but some of the names are different. Oklahoma State University’s Meat Judging Team recently won the National Championship, again. That makes 18, for anyone counting.

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Add a splash of holiday color with poinsettias

Mon, Nov 21, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – For many people, once the Thanksgiving dishes are washed and the leftover turkey and dressing safely are safely stored in the refrigerator, it is time to break out the Christmas decorations.

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OSU Livestock Judging Team named third overall at NAILE

Mon, Nov 21, 2016

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OSU Horse Judging Team named champions at AQHA World Show

Mon, Nov 21, 2016

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OSU professor named USDA National Teaching Award winner

Fri, Nov 18, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Bailey Norwood does more than teach classes at Oklahoma State University. He equips his students with the ability to master a few simple concepts that will help them understand a complex world.

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Many benefits to leasing private land to hunters

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Leasing land for recreational hunting can provide Oklahoma landowners will a little extra cash in their pocket, labor resources for their land, perhaps a few new friends and a reduction in trespassing.

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