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Growing is learning

Albert Einstein said, “Once you stop learning, you start dying.”   Ouch. That’s a painful truth. I prefer Richard Leider’s less ominous spin on the topic.   …

“Did you get a deer?” will be a common statewide question next weekend after hunters return from Minnesota’s woods and fields following the state’s firearm opener. …

Election comfort

“We vote not because we’re liberal or conservative, but because we’re American citizens, and that is our responsibility,” George W. Bush said.   “There’s …

The Minnesota Timberwolves have dropped two of their first four games in the 2024-25 season, and while it’s far too early to draw any significant conclusions, it’s fair to say this …

Harvest safety

Harvest is upon us. When using the pronoun “us,” it’s not just farmers I am including, it’s everyone — at least everyone who drives. For many, this is a season of …

Cattle still need water in winter

The basic necessities that all livestock need involve food, water and shelter.   Intake of feed is highly correlated with water consumption, allowing each animal to work toward each …

2024 county committee elections

The 2024 Farm Service Agency County Committee Election begin Saturday, Nov. 2, when ballots will be mailed to eligible voters.   In Benton and Mille Lacs counties, we have two local …

Fountain of youth

“You can’t do anything about the length of your life, but you can do something about its width and depth,” said H.L. Mencken, one of the most influential and prolific journalists …

“You know that look I give you when you’re misbehaving, that face I make when you’re aware of what you’re doing?” my son’s preschool teacher wisely attended to him …

River adventures in fourth grade

This month, our fourth graders took time to go on a local adventure. Fourth grade teachers partnered with Wilderness Inquiry to plan a day of river learning to learn about the habitats in and around …

Vehicle theft prevention

For most people in Central Minnesota, a vehicle is essential to everyday living. We need our vehicles to commute to work, get to stores and enjoy leisure activities. Whether they are new or old, …

Vikings fall to Lions 31-29

Last Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings dropped a close home game to the 5-1 Detroit Lions, losing 31-29 when they ran out of time on their final drive. I am not big on moral victories, and this loss …

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