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Living on the edge

When it comes to watching critters in the wild, I am always amazed at how they relate to edges. Many times, whether I am walking or traveling, I see deer, rabbits, turkeys and pheasants hanging out …

After dropping consecutive series to the bottom-feeding Colorado Rockies and Washington Nationals coming out of the All-Star break, the Minnesota Twins became acutely aware that their existing roster …

The historian

A sign above the baker Russet potatoes said $1.79 per pound. Huh? I backed up my cart, adjusted my glasses and got eye to eye with the sign. Wow! Oh, well. One person at the table — forget …

As a leader in pork production, Minnesota ranks second in the country for the number of pigs produced. Yet, being a pork powerhouse does not come without its challenges, and several protocols should …

Hairy situation

It is just hair, and it will grow back.   I tend to be adventurous, and some would say brave, when it comes to my hair. Of course, I want it to look great. I have been blessed with …

The unseen

Every now and then, I ask myself right before the deadline, “Lord, what would you have me write today?”   Typically, this is when a week has flown by as fast as hot, …

Ask a Trooper

Question : I have a new driver in the house, and they asked a question that got me thinking. If someone has a crash and hits a power pole, what should they do in that situation? Answer : If your …

This shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone who has followed the Minnesota Twins this season, but the team’s owners and front office have made the decision to shed talented veteran …

No use in speculation

In recent years, and expressed mostly by the older generations, this comment was often heard during chance discussions regarding old Foley: “I wish that little house on Dewey Street could be …

Substance abuse disorder

Harrison wakes, and he begins to make out his bright surroundings as his eyes slowly adjust to the light. After a moment, he recognizes the familiar sights and smells of the place he calls home. The …

Wine vine

Communication at its best is a beautiful and underrated thing. When partners in life converse effectively, life unfolds with minimal disruption.   On the other hand, in the words of Emily …

Triple the meaning

Have you ever heard that good things come in threes? Humans naturally group things in threes. Scientists have studied this because it’s the smallest number needed to create a pattern, and our …

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