Yes, we’ve all been here and seen them many times. However, it’s time to talk about them. Talk about what? The absolutely amazing colors of fall. Growing up on a farm, the colors that welcomed autumn were mostly light tan and brown. Those were the colors our surrounding grove treated ...

Wherever you find yourself in the outdoors this fall, go for the gold. As the season shifts, the leaves change and fall, and the grasses dry up and transition to their autumn hues — from the those brassy shades of tall field grasses in a wildlife management area to the bright yellows of the ...

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 ...

We are in the middle of harvest. Taking time to write this and drink coffee is a great luxury. There is a grease gun calling my name right now. “Sheesh, I’ll be right out. Can’t a guy have a break?” The answer to that is no, unless it’s raining or you’re broke down. I did take ...

Last week I decided to do something extra to celebrate the Southwest Minnesota State University homecoming. I went out to campus on Friday to just walk around and see a typical class day. I went to the Natural History Museum, the greenhouse, the alumni heritage gallery and the campus store. I ...

We have been following Marland Burckhardt, a Russell High School graduate who served in the Army in Italy before returning to college, marrying his sweetheart, and graduating with an Army commission. The couple served a year in Germany before returning so Marland could complete ...