This week, families across our state are gathering to spend quality time together, give thanks, and, of course, eat some delicious Minnesota-raised turkey. We all know we live in divided times. But this Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for the fact that what unites us as Minnesotans is far ...
It had been many years since I’d sat down and watched a livestock auction in person. I was pleased to learn that most things about sale barns hadn’t changed. My wife and I raise a few Jersey steers. We normally sell them as halves and quarters of hanging beef to friends and relatives. For ...
Last week truly marked the end of an era for Marshall residents, the end of a 72-year business tradition. A group of Yelloh drivers paraded their trucks through Marshall on the last day of home delivery service. The event marked the end of a business that started when Marvin Schwan began to ...
As we mark American Educator’s Week, observed annually during the last full week before Thanksgiving, we extend our heartfelt gratitude and recognition to all our dedicated staff. After over 50 years of unwavering support for our students and community, board member and former principal ...
“How’s it going?” is a common conversation starter. I use the reply that Grandpa Nelson favored. “Steady by jerks,” I’ll say. This has never been truer than during my recovery from treatment for tonsil cancer. There are going to be repercussions whenever they slightly kill you ...
Social media has changed lives, often for the better but at times for the worse. It’s transformed how people communicate. It used to be that the phone, the postal mail and face to face were the only options. Now people have online resources and social networking sites to talk to ...