Everett parks department class makes learning cross-country skiing fun, easy (Everett Herald)
Here s the scenario. After four days of living under the gauzy shroud of fog, I was heading for the sunny blue skies of Stevens Pass Nordic Center. Armed with a hot coffee and talking with my gal pals, I was looking forward to the beautiful outdoors and a cross-country skiing workout.

Blues drop key contract demand (The Bismarck Tribune)
The North Dakota Insurance Department announced Monday that it has agreed to a new Blue Cross Blue Shield provider contract after months of negotiations that resulted with the insurance company giving up its power to unilaterally decrease payments to health care providers.

Cheerleaders Compete at Blue Cross (R News)
There was lots of spirit in downtown Rochester at the Blue Cross Arena - a great way to fight the winter blues. Two thousand cheerleaders took over the War Memorial for the 32nd annual Cheerleading Competition. The one day event draws 4,000 to 5,000 spectators.