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The pie plant

Alex Trebek: “This stalky garden staple is often referred to as ‘the pie plant.’” Contestant: “What is rhubarb?”   That is correct.   In …

Straight and narrow

When I hear that someone is turning far left, or another is moving far right, I am reminded of Proverbs 4:25-27: “Look straight ahead and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Mark out a …

The 2024 Minnesota Twins completed its 64th MLB season with a colossal failure. The team entered the season as defending American League Central champions.   Despite having a 95% …

Weather : Temperatures first. The high and low averages were higher than last year at 79.5 and 54.3 degrees compared to 75.1 and 51.6 degrees. The warmest day was 89 degrees Sept. 29. The coldest day …

Less than a week before the start of NBA training camps, the Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks agreed to a blockbuster trade — with some help from the Charlotte Hornets to make the …

Whispers from the past

I stood next to the silo listening for any glitches in the machinery — the silo unloader, the conveyor and the bunk feeder. All sounded fine, so I finished counting the number of runs the …

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $58 million available in marketing assistance to help eligible organic dairy producers expand the market for organic dairy and increase its consumption. …

Nutrient Management 101

Agricultural producers are always looking for ways to increase their return on investment. A way to do this is by cutting fertilizer costs through proper nutrient management. This six-month series …

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools is continuing its efforts to enhance the safety and security of all our students and staff. A group of SRR crisis response members recently attended a training around …

Behold the good news

Sometimes, I can’t write. There are so many God-ordained, orchestrated and timely events that my jaw drops in amazement. But as I ask God what he would have me write this week, I’m left …

QR codes

Quick response, or QR codes seem to be popping up almost as frequently as road construction signs in spring.   QR codes — those small squares containing a matrix of dots and boxes …

Going out on a limb

The intent was to go home early. The plan was to head to Andover on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, listen to my favorite musician in the backyard of one of my favorite people and head back as soon as …

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