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Al Batt: Please don’t even consider taking my advice

It must have been a slow school year. Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, August 3, 2016 9:27 am

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: 20 different turkey vultures seen in A.L. — what are they up to?

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

by Al Batt, Sunday, July 31, 2016 10:00 am

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Al Batt: Caught on 35mm film: when geese attack

It was the spring of the year. It had the makings of a good old day. Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, July 27, 2016 9:12 am

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: A dragonfly is similar to a damselfly, but they have larger eyes

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

by Al Batt, Sunday, July 24, 2016 9:00 am

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Better days are coming; they are fair days

I go every year because I enjoy county fairs. Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, July 20, 2016 9:25 am

Arts & Culture

According to Minnesota DNR, mallard population is on the rise

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

by Al Batt, Sunday, July 17, 2016 10:00 am

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Al Batt: Memories can sometimes be a challenge

I was thinking of something the other day. Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, July 13, 2016 9:24 am

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: Are there really such things as dung beetles? What are earwigs?

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

by Al Batt, Sunday, July 10, 2016 9:00 am

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Al Batt: The tale of partaking in the great poutine

I used to live under a rock. Then that area was developed. It’s now a high-class rock pile. It was cozy, living under a rock. ... Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, July 6, 2016 9:42 am

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: How long do red-tailed hawks live? What color is insect blood?

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

by Al Batt, Sunday, July 3, 2016 9:00 am

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Al Batt: Where did flip-flops originate from, anyway?

I could hear them walking my way. A flock of flip-flops. Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 9:34 am

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: How to tell if an egg has hatched or if a predator has gotten it

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

by Al Batt, Sunday, June 26, 2016 10:00 am

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Al Batt: Would you really like to turn back time?

If I could turn back time. Cher sang that. Cher has likely turned back time by the use of plastic surgery. Oops! I’ve broken a ... Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, June 22, 2016 9:32 am

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: How do you tell the difference between male and female pelicans?

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

by Al Batt, Sunday, June 19, 2016 9:00 am

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Al Batt: Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?

I don’t compare it to a summer’s day, but Al is an easy name to pronounce. Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, June 15, 2016 8:53 am

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