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Al Batt: Congrats on sitting through the ceremony

Every graduate has surprised someone by graduating. It’s that time of the year when graduates who worked hard to graduate, start wondering what was the hurry. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, May 7, 2019 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: DNR says eastern cottontail is the most hunted animal in the U.S.

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. “Everything is nearly copacetic. I was doing some tubular dining, a hot dog and Pringles, when ... Read more

by Al Batt, Saturday, May 4, 2019 9:00 am

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Al Batt: Why dandelions bloom before Mother’s Day

“Thank you.” I’d just moaned and groaned my way out of bed. Travel had made it a short night. I said “Thank you” just loud enough for ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, April 30, 2019 8:05 pm

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Al Batt: Red Owl grocery store not named after a real, cardinal-fledged owl

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

by Al Batt, Saturday, April 27, 2019 9:00 am

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Al Batt: Beware the treachery of month named April

Colorful weather maps surrounded me. I didn’t know what the colors meant, but I knew they weren’t all good. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, April 23, 2019 7:58 pm

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Al Batt: Grackles may be abundant in yard, but show population decline

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

by Al Batt, Saturday, April 20, 2019 9:00 am

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Al Batt: How come you don’t say hi when you see me?

“Arwwkkkezojzyeembzolomtipwewirnghhh.” That’s how an African grey parrot of my acquaintance greeted me each time I passed by its substantial cage. I think that’s parrot for “Hello” — ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, April 16, 2019 7:50 pm

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Al Batt: ’Tis the season — red-winged blackbirds are the sounds of spring

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

by Al Batt, Saturday, April 13, 2019 9:00 am

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Al Batt: Vulture food doesn’t arrive on a velvet cushion

I felt as if I’d had a tough day of work at the thumb tack factory. No one ever sits down there. I was tired. I’d just ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, April 9, 2019 7:14 pm

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Al Batt: Remembering a good friend, editor and influential voice in birding

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

by Al Batt, Saturday, April 6, 2019 9:00 am

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Al Batt: Something to do when your phone is dead

On a winter’s day finer than a spider’s eyelash, I drove a Rent-A-Wreck with a disagreeable front seat across the Mackinac Bridge. The bridge is 28 ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, April 2, 2019 7:10 pm

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Al Batt: Farmers’ Almanac says the area’s spring will be chilly and rainy

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

by Al Batt, Saturday, March 30, 2019 9:00 am

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Al Batt: Spring has sprung here and the grass is riz

When spring comes, can winter be far behind? That’s a saying we have in Lower Minnesota. I’d just finished telling myself that I was glad that I ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, March 26, 2019 6:49 pm

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Al Batt: House sparrow inspires conservation efforts, World Sparrow Day

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

by Al Batt, Saturday, March 23, 2019 9:00 am

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Al Batt: It could have been my moth-eaten moose head

I’d just married my first wife. The Queen B has been my only wife. I’ve been her only husband. I’d never undervalue any of my wife’s ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, March 19, 2019 8:18 pm

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