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Reliving my teen years
April 6, 2013 Since the ‘80s channel on Sirius radio was plugging the limited edition Bon Jovi channel, I just had to tune in. more »»
Omaha adventures
April 3, 2013 The cylindrical object reclined on a low stand. It was about 12 feet long and four feet in diameter, like a chunk of culvert that had been painted a dull gree. more »»
No shortage of bunnies
April 3, 2013 The morning sun is up, and I watch three bunnies scampering about in our back yard. They appear to be having a great time. The weather is pleasant, and there is no shortage of food to eat. more »»
A is for April and asparagus
April 3, 2013 April in Minnesota. As we patiently wait for the last of the snow and ice to melt and the ground to firm up, we start thinking about being outside in earnest. more »»
Editor's column: He’s not crazy, he’s got a Bluetooth
March 30, 2013 If you’re looking for a place to meet that special someone, maybe get a phone number, you could do better than a Veterans Affairs hospital waiting roo. more »»
A second look at TV shows
March 30, 2013 I was reading through a TV Guide online article about television shows getting a second chance on life. Which makes me wonder why they were canceled in the first place. more »» 
Dr. Gray’s Marshall Hospital, 1911-1950
March 30, 2013 This column is the third of four describing some aspects of the history of medical care in Marshal. more »»
Help for the job seekers
March 30, 2013 As Southwest Minnesota State University seniors look toward commencement on May 11, their minds are not just on finals. They’re also thinking about that first job. more »»
Good to have the ‘Y’
March 27, 2013 Over 65 years ago I was introduced to an organization that now exists here in Marshall, Minnesota: The YMCA. How lucky we are to have it as part of our community. more »»
Picnic season
March 27, 2013 There are certain signs that tell us for certain that the season has turne. more »»
Toss some bunny food in your Easter basket
March 27, 2013 Be like a bunny this spring and add a few more carrots into your cuisine. Thanks to their sweet flavor and versatility, carrots are one of the most commonly consumed vegetables in America today. more »»
Wipe for Wildlife
March 26, 2013 Lyon County recycling education coordinator Look up in the sky – it’s a bird, it’s a plane…no, it’s Crapman! Hey…I know you’re thinking that this isn’t a very appealing way to start out today but... more »»
Memories of the 1963 championship season
March 25, 2013 Part III The boys were initially sent off on the Tuesday morning before the tournament with a special pep fest, after which everyone formed a tunnel for them to walk through to the bus. more »»
Editor's column: Leave it to sports to bridge the gap we’re stuck in
March 23, 2013 It’s time to look on the bright side. This is uncharted territory for me since I’m a grump — a pessimistic, grump with a glass half full of emptiness. more »»
Taking to the ice
March 23, 2013 On the calendar it said that Wednesday was the first day of spring. But in actuality, it’s still cold, snowy and just plain miserabl. more »»
SMSU storyteller
March 23, 2013 “The thing I remember most about Hector is the nothing. more »»
Signs of spring
March 20, 2013 We have now entered what is perhaps the cruelest time of the year. And no, I’m not talking about the Twins baseball season. Spring is without a doubt our most disappointing season. more »»
Getting older
March 20, 2013 My mother shared an interesting piece (author unknown) with me when I turned 60. That was three years ago. more »»
Eating habits
March 20, 2013 Many years ago, when my kids were much younger, I would occasionally write in this column about things that they or their friends had said or done. more »»
Memories of the 1963 championship season
March 18, 2013 Part II John Nefstead and Terry Porter were two of the players instrumental in garnering the Tigers’ state basketball tournament title in 1963. more »» |
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