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Kohl's manager Michele Valencia led a tour of the new store in Coeur d'Alene on Tuesday. The grand opening is today.

*Retailer Kohl's rolls out stores in Spokane, CdA/Becky Kramer, Spokesman-Review -- "They're similar to a JC Penney's, but they also have elements of discount stores, such as Wal-Mart and Target"? I'll probably visit Kohl's as much as I do Penney's, Wal-Mart and Target. Read: You'll go broke waiting for me to buy anything this side of Christmas. Now, my wife ...

*Otter favors nuclear power: Says other sources too costly, wants state to back industry/John Miller, Associated Press -- Frankly, I'm trying to figure out what Butch is doing re: his recently announced concern to tackle global warming. Is there a card up his sleeve?

*Grizzly shot in Idaho likely migrated from Selkirk range/Associated Press -- Shoulda stayed put.

*Hey, old pal: Long time, no see: Erickson's return warms heart/John Blanchette, Spokesman-Review -- Overall, Inland Northwesterners have to like Dennis Erickson, even though he's broken our hearts several times. After all, he's part of the glory days of UIdaho and WSU. On Saturday, he'll be part of a shellacking that the Cougs are going to get.

*Security consultant praises safety of Coeur d'Alene schools: State superintendent secured $150K to evaluate Idaho's education system/Tom Greene, Coeur d'Alene Press -- Now, that's something every parent with kids in CDA schools wants to hear.

Question: Do you plan to visit the new CDA Kohl's store sometime this week?

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