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Opinion

Former farmstead memories

Community Voices

It was a saturated summer, and large portions of the pasture on the dairy farm I was renting were inundated. Had they a mind to do so, my Holsteins could have dogpaddled right over the submerged fence and strolled onto the adjoining highway. They might have then tried to thumb for rides except ...

On the Porch

Local Columns

The Lyon County Museum is decorated for the holiday season with the 11th annual Indoor Christmas Tree Walk open now through Dec. 30. Visit the Lyon County Museum this season to view trees decorated by area businesses, service groups, and non-profit organizations along with antique and vintage ...

Use it or lose it: A phrase that comes with the aging process

Community Voices

The phrase “use it or lose it” never applied to me, not until earlier this month. In October I took a hike on the lookout trail at Camden State Park. It was a hot day, but I never expected to get so tired from a half hour hike. The story didn’t end after I got home and rested. Instead ...

Ask a Trooper

Local Columns

By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: The first snow storm of the season seemed to catch a lot of us by surprise. Can you talk about what to do to be ready for winter travel? Thank you and be safe. Answer: You are correct and it comes down to being prepared. While summer months are the ...

Make intersection more safe

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: I agree with Denise Lee’s op-ed about the intersection of County Road 33 and Highway 23. It has always been dangerous, and while I agree with her that a change needs to happen, I think a stoplight is best, one with “prepare to stop when lights are flashing” signs perhaps ...