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04/20/2026
I wasn’t going to tell anyone, but I figured it would get out sooner or later. I am bankrupt! Yup. On empty I am. The fuel in the tank is gone, not a nickel’s worth of anything do I own, and to be honest, I’m not sure it’s ever been much different.
Try as I might to earn my keep, in my own strength...
04/20/2026
We wondered about the origin of the new sign down at the Read Me Now bookstore. Sarah McKinley has had the place for about five years now and has become a real asset to our valley. If you’re looking for a book, she either has it or you don’t need to read it.
She is picky, of course, and tends...
04/20/2026
Red Flag Warning issued for 66 counties due to extreme fire risk
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for 66 counties across Minnesota, effective today, April 20, until 8 p.m., due to extreme fire risk conditions.
Affected counties include Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Benton,...
04/20/2026
A few years ago I headed for Bejou, MN, to see what was up with 7-H Farmalls for sale at an auction. It was a beautiful day for an auction and I suppose I should have stayed home and got some work done, but somehow I had the desire to check out what 7-H Farmalls would sell for.I, of course, am a...
04/20/2026
Question: I have a question for you. We are looking at renting a moving truck and I noticed it doesn’t have a rearview mirror since the back in blocked by the box of the truck. What is the law in regards to this?
Answer: All passenger vehicles must have rearview mirrors. When it comes to vehicles...
04/15/2026
In 1947, John Deere came out with model M. It was a smaller tractor with a vertical 2 cylinder engine. John Deere wanted a smaller tractor for use and small farms or to help out on a larger farm. I have personally never driven an M John Deere but, it looks like a fun little machine. When the...
04/14/2026
National Infant Immunization Week: April 12-18-2026
Before routine vaccination, diseases like Polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b caused widespread illness and disability in children. Thanks to immunization, many of these diseases are now rare—but continued vaccination is essential to keep them...
04/14/2026
Join David & Alethea as they share how they transformed their farm into renewable energy over several years, covering system construction, maintenance, and multi-land-use. Discover how renewable energy can contribute to a sustainable future.
The pair will share the basics of solar energy from...
04/14/2026
"Garfield Lake Ice Racers Celebrate 2026 Season"
The Garfield Lake Ice Racers 2026 season came to a grand finally on Saturday night with the 2026 Awards Banquet held at the Woodshed in Laporte, Mn. The club enjoyed a full racing season of eight Sunday's of racing in the Beginning Class and...
04/13/2026
When old Joe Gilliam began digging that hole in his front yard, out there close to the street, neighbors watched and wondered. When he got his grandson to help him carry the shade tree sapling from his pickup to the hole, people nodded.
Mystery solved. Old Joe’s planting a tree.
After...
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