The social news or gossip columns in the old newspapers are always fascinating to read. A special section in the newspaper was devoted to the social media of the day. The whereabouts of local people and events were often featured in these columns. Here are a few from The News Messenger of Lyon ...

From the end of the driveway it’s exactly 10 miles around the lake. The mix of asphalt pavement and recently improved multi-use path through the middle of Detroit Lakes takes me in a circle of rolling hills each Saturday that I’m lucky enough to be down here for my weekly long run. Each ...

As we prepare to celebrate the 4th of July, let us never forget what the colors of our flag tell us. Ah, the good old red, white and blue! Throughout history, these three colors have reflected many nations efforts to be a unifying symbol. So, what do these three colors mean? Well... Red ...

A fair question is, what are psychopaths, and where do they come from? Where can psychopaths be found? Truth be told, you don’t have to look very far. They can be found in every part of our society. They can be found in every career and job site. They can be found in the cream of ...

It has been said that the only constant is change. This is true except if you’re hoping for change from a 20-dollar bill after filling your car’s gas tank. Tremendous changes have taken place on the farm where I launched my dairy farming career 46 years ago. When I first rented that ...

According to John Radzilowski in his book, “Prairie Town: A History of Marshall, Minnesota 1872-1997,” “The second most talked about holiday after Christmas, at least in the early days, was the Fourth of July.” The communities in Lyon County pulled out all the stops to attract as many ...