Donna and John Miller pose outside of the dilapidated former grocery store in Midwest on Thursday morning. The Phoenix, Ariz., couple, who spend their summers in Midwest, are slowly buying neglected property around their home for beautification. The building, which dates back to 1929, is beyond repair and will be demolished. Dan Cepeda/Star-Tribune
Midwest senior Corinda Blumer poses in the halls of Midwest High School on Friday afternoon. Midwest seniors graduate today in a ceremony at the school. Photo by Dan Cepeda, Star-Tribune
A wildfire burns on Wednesday afternoon about eight miles east of Midwest. Photo by Ryan Soderlin, Star-Tribune
Residents assess damage after a severe storm moved through Marmaduke, Ark., Sunday afternoon, April 2, 2006. (AP Photo/Tim Rand)
A wind turbine is raised using a cable and gin pole during a ceremony on Wednesday near Midwest. (Courtesy, Casper College)
Jim Nations, public relations manager for RMOTC, describes basic wind-power concepts to seventh-graders from Midwest School prior to the commissioning of a wind turbine on Wednesday. (Courtesy, Casper College)
Senior Jacob Sanders tackles junior TeJay Fenster during practice on Tuesday in Midwest. The Oilers are one of nine teams competing in the state's first 6-man football league since 1956. (Jake Mitchell/ Star-Tribune)
Midwest senior Kyle Redding looks through a bag next to Taylor Weber's jersey during Friday nights game against Farson-Eden. (Tim Kupsick/Star-Tribune)
Midwest football players pay tribute to Taylor Weber's mother, Rita Weber, by wearing her initials on the back of their helmets. (Tim Kupsick/Star-Tribune)
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