The idea of going to school to be a dairy farmer can raise eyebrows. Many who do so are often looking at lessons that can be applied more so to a business than to milking. The idea of going to …
The Albany 1950 homecoming started a practice that has lasted 75 years. Albany’s football team that year was in the midst of a solid season. They were hosting the Paynesville Bulldogs that …
Sometimes, vacations don’t turn out as planned. Our annual trip with the “Up North” group last weekend certainly was one of them. A couple of premises first: In the past how many …
“Would you rather have your mind or your body?” That’s a question I have asked people. Their answer is usually, “My mind, because what use is my body if I don’t …
A century ago, Melrose was invited to help shut down summer. The community was invited to be the featured area on the final day of a four-day event in Sauk Centre. That day would be Melrose Day. …
I was one of those that had to wait until I turned 60 in order to use a crossbow for deer hunting. It was either that or have a physical malady that a doctor would sign off on to allow me to use one …
A headline of illegal immigration is somewhat common today. The impression some have is that it is a recent issue. It’s not. A century ago, in the Aug. 19, 1925, issue of the …
I was given a bag of apples recently. While I shared some with family, I attempted to make an apple strudel out of others, figuring if it turned out, I would make more strudels and freeze them. …
Minnesota is known as a hockey state, but it has some football acclaim as well. A quick search of online histories points out the University of Minnesota, in the 1880s, was the first to recruit …
Throughout the area, people can see a great use of bags of silage. Their purpose and function have roots going back well over 100 years. Farmers throughout history, particularly in the northern …
Whether we want to admit it or not, summer is coming to a close, and the kids are headed back off to school. I’d like to take the time to give some friendly reminders to everyone …
There is a different feel at work now that I have decided on a retirement date. Granted, it is still around 22 months away, but the fact that I am counting months now instead of years is telling. …