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Al Batt: Heavy acorn crop predicts a hard winter; mosquitoes still high

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

by Al Batt, Sunday, September 25, 2016 9:00 am

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Al Batt: Wherever you go, it seems there you are

Somebody had let another Monday in. Everything looked familiar in unfamiliar ways. I was away from home, but not that far away. I was traveling ... Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, September 21, 2016 9:29 am

Arts & Culture

Weather and habitat both drive Minnesota’s pheasant population

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

by Al Batt, Sunday, September 18, 2016 9:00 am

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Al Batt: Wherever you go, there you are in a line

Even birds perched on utility wires waited in line. Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, September 14, 2016 9:45 am

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Al Batt: There is nothing quite as breathtaking as working with cranes

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

by Al Batt, Sunday, September 11, 2016 10:00 am

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Al Batt: I’m trying to lose a few leaves this season

The air still has plenty of summer in it, but fall is just around the corner. Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, September 7, 2016 9:13 am

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: Why do cardinals fight with windows? Where are all the birds?

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

by Al Batt, Friday, September 2, 2016 1:47 pm

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Al Batt: Knowing when and when not to say “Uffda”

She looked familiar, but most humans do. Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, August 31, 2016 9:14 am

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: What do swallowtail butterflies eat? Do cicada killer wasps kill?

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

by Al Batt, Sunday, August 28, 2016 10:00 am

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Al Batt: There are two main reasons men go bald

I came out of Trumble’s Restaurant early one afternoon. Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, August 24, 2016 9:41 am

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: Where have squirrels gone? What are steel-blue cricket hunters?

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. “Everything is nearly copacetic. I’m still as sharp as a bag of wet mice. ... Read more

by Al Batt, Sunday, August 21, 2016 10:00 am

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Al Batt: I may be right, but I highly do doubt it

If there were an “I’m wrong” parade, I’d be the grand marshal. Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, August 17, 2016 9:38 am

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: Do pelicans use their bills to carry fish, as well as their babies?

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

by Al Batt, Sunday, August 14, 2016 10:00 am

Columnists

Al Batt: Welcome to the fancy Hotel Hatchback

I’d been on the road a lot. My wife accused me of living in my car. Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, August 10, 2016 9:46 am

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: Not all that appear to be bumblebees are actually bumblebees

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. “Everything is nearly copacetic, I just finished a big mug of strong coffee, the true breakfast ... Read more

by Al Batt, Sunday, August 7, 2016 9:00 am

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