![A woman looks at a to-do list with suitcases, binoculars and a pair of sunglasses in the background. Before your summer travels arrive, create a list of all the essential travel items you need to pack.](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GettyImages-1408135195-900x616.jpg)
Essential travel items to pack
By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
| April 30, 2023
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Hopkins Pool to have flash sale on pool passes
By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer
| January 27, 2023
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Tails of the week: Summer
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| October 28, 2019
100 word rant: Summer pressure
By Haley Galvin
| May 13, 2019
DIY: Sugar Cookies Recipe
By Ashley Hines
| September 4, 2018
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Top five summer albums
By Peter Zemeske
| July 30, 2018
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Journey with Me: My Weight Loss Trip
By Abby Wisecarver
| June 27, 2018
![When inviting people over for a bonfire, change it up with different styles of s’mores, do-it-yourself drink options and a unique soundtrack.](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/99899c7aa6fffdd12b6dc8c58491b4a7-900x600.jpg)
Bonfires offer relaxation
By Tatianna Salisbury
| July 24, 2017
![DeKalb resident Hershel Thrower through books at the DeKalb Public Library.](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/3d0c2ab6f0799ebff132c5f947963cc7-900x600.jpg)
Library activities keep minds active
By Tatianna Salisbury
| June 26, 2017
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Staying motivated, managing school through summer break
By Jay Ibarra
| July 11, 2016
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By Northern Star Staff
| June 15, 2014
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By Anthony Szudarski
| April 30, 2014
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