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Al Batt: What colors best attract bees? What makes blue feathers blue?

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. Read more

by Al Batt, Sunday, March 5, 2017 10:00 am

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Al Batt: It was a disagreeable door-dinging derby

My wife had things to do. She wanted me to keep her company. Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, March 1, 2017 9:48 am

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Al Batt: With nearing of spring comes multiple events for nature lovers

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. “Everything is nearly copacetic. I was headed to town when I was pulled over ... Read more

by Al Batt, Sunday, February 26, 2017 9:00 am

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Al Batt: If it could happen to anyone, why doesn’t it?

I staggered into the kitchen at 4 o’clock in the morning. Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, February 22, 2017 9:42 am

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Watch bald eagles on DNR cam; checkout bluebird expo in March

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. Read more

by Al Batt, Sunday, February 19, 2017 9:00 am

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Al Batt: It was the case of the missing sunglasses

My wife misplaces her sunglasses each day the sun shines. Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, February 15, 2017 9:19 am

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County sheriff’s office employees rescue an injured barred owl

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. Read more

by Al Batt, Friday, February 10, 2017 2:13 pm

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Al Batt: Who let the dogs out? Because I let the bird in

I can’t remember why. There are many reasons to go outdoors. Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, February 8, 2017 9:32 am

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Al Batt: How big of a threat is an outdoor cat to the neighborhood birds?

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. “Everything is nearly copacetic. I love days that identify themselves by their smell. Every Sunday, Ma ... Read more

by Al Batt, Sunday, February 5, 2017 9:00 am

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Al Batt: Wanting and whining seem to complete us

I was wearing my “I’ve been to Blue Earth” T-shirt as I pushed a button on my cellphone. Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, February 1, 2017 9:45 am

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Al Batt: Do all birds have tongues? Where does ‘cardinal’ come from?

“How are you doing?” I ask. “Everything is nearly copacetic. Read more

by Al Batt, Sunday, January 29, 2017 10:00 am

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Al Batt: Rock, paper, scissors, paper route, shoot!

Most people are at their tallest around the time they are getting dressed in the morning. Not me. When out of bed, I’m at my shortest when ... Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, January 25, 2017 9:19 am

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Al Batt: What do American kestrels eat? Do they hunt bird feeder visitors?

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. Read more

by Al Batt, Sunday, January 22, 2017 9:00 am

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Al Batt: Seeing the world through familiar slogans

A friend, Leon Schoenrock of New Richland, mentioned his recollection of an old Viegel’s Kaiserhoff of New Ulm TV commercial, which had the owner sitting ... Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, January 18, 2017 9:12 am

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: How much food do deer need in winter? Why are doves still here?

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. Read more

by Al Batt, Sunday, January 15, 2017 10:00 am

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