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Arts & Culture

Saying goes if the swallows leave early, winter will be a hard one

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

by Al Batt, Sunday, September 27, 2015 9:00 am

Columnists

Man sounds that came from the man caves

The pumpkins were so fat, I called them plumpkins. It was nearly fall. I drove with apples on my mind. I hoped that the deer ... Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, September 23, 2015 10:06 am

Arts & Culture

DNR: Minnesota pheasant population increased from last year

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. “Everything is nearly copacetic. My sweet corn crop was fantastic this year. It was ... Read more

by Al Batt, Sunday, September 20, 2015 10:00 am

Columnists

Want what you need and need what you want

I dreamed that I’d caught a catfish. The catfish told me that it was a magic fish and asked me to put it back in ... Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, September 16, 2015 9:49 am

Arts & Culture

Barn and cliff swallows repair and reuse old nests in buildings

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

by Al Batt, Sunday, September 13, 2015 10:00 am

Columnists

There’s lots to do in Minn. this time of year

I rolled out of bed early in the morning. I planned on getting an early start, but it was noon by the time I got ... Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, September 9, 2015 9:54 am

Arts & Culture

Are there albino insects? What about native wild cucumber?

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

by Al Batt, Sunday, September 6, 2015 9:00 am

Columnists

Simply take a leap and the net will appear

Change is good. Ask any baby. I was in my 40s when I decided to take a leap. I was still playing basketball and softball, but I ... Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, September 2, 2015 9:43 am

Arts & Culture

It’s impossible to stop hawks, but there are ways to help songbirds

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

by Al Batt, Sunday, August 30, 2015 9:00 am

Columnists

It’s impossible to detour around all roadwork

I was more tired than an 18-wheeler. I’d driven and flown too many hours. Each mile added a certain weariness. As Yogi Berra probably didn’t ... Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, August 26, 2015 9:42 am

Arts & Culture

Mower blades, erosion and more can cause brown spots on lawn

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

by Al Batt, Sunday, August 23, 2015 9:00 am

Columnists

Delve into other worlds by reading a book

I was walking when a motorist pulled over and asked, “Where does this road go?” I told him that I’d lived around here most of ... Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, August 19, 2015 9:43 am

Arts & Culture

Mallard hens lay one egg per day for up to 13 eggs in one nest

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

by Al Batt, Sunday, August 16, 2015 9:00 am

Columnists

Siblings’ shenanigans while swiping rhubarb

The census taker had to use an adding machine. My buddy came from a big family. Nobody ever got an accurate count, but we figured ... Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, August 12, 2015 10:20 am

Arts & Culture

Why do chipmunks chip? Could be signal for danger on the ground

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

by Al Batt, Monday, August 10, 2015 6:13 am

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