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Brookings Institution eyes Laramie’s downtown success

View Full Article By Ike Fredregill, Cowboy State Daily Laramie is one of three cities across the nation selected by the Brookings Institution for a year-long study to catalog all the factors involved in creating a vital downtown shopping area. “It feels like winning an Oscar,” said Trey Sherwood…

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Wyoming football reckons with the past

Fifty years after the ‘Black 14’ were banished, Wyoming football reckons with the past LARAMIE, Wyo. — It had been nearly 50 years since the University of Wyoming banished 14 black players from its football team, but the decades-old dispute was all Tom Burman could think about as he guided his car…

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The Best Fun Free Things to Do in Laramie, Wyoming

Looking for fun things to do in Laramie that won’t break the bank? Laramie has many free things to do (or nearly free) that are sure to provide all ages and interests with tons of fun. There are some great free indoor activities for when the weather is cold, or rainy, or windy. And, of course…

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The Best Laramie History Museums and Sites

Wyoming History, Museums and Sites of interest: The history of Laramie is an extraordinary blend of the wild west, the progress of the railroad, and the legacy of women’s suffrage. Laramie history comes alive through the many museums, tours, and historical sites in the area. With prehistoric…

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