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Summer winds down fast after the fair

As we do every other year, we seem to shift into high gear and go roaring towards the next season as soon as another fair ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Sunday, August 17, 2014 6:00 am

Sports

Deer hunting changes new for 2014

Another Freeborn County Fair is in the books. As a youth, that usually signaled the beginning of the end of summer for me. Once the ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Sunday, August 10, 2014 6:00 am

Albert Lea Tigers

Albert Lea class of 1964 looks back on 50 years

The Albert Lea High School class of ‘64 will have its 50th class reunion August 8 and 9. The class of ’64 was the first ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Sunday, August 3, 2014 6:00 am

Sports

Fishing is fun in the summer

There was a time that whenever I would hear the phrase “dog days of summer,” I would get the feeling that fishing season was almost ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Sunday, July 27, 2014 6:00 am

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What happened to the outdoor family vacation?

Once again I have been blessed by being able to spend time at the cabin with my grandson Dylan. I always know going in that ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Sunday, July 20, 2014 2:11 pm

Sports

The red-winged blackbirds are a sign of spring

I have to admit that I am not a big fan of the common blackbird, but I have a different feeling when it comes to ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Sunday, July 6, 2014 6:00 am

Sports

Pickeral Lake needs to start over after freeze out

Some folks like me have been curious as to the fate of Pickeral Lake over the winter. Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Sunday, June 29, 2014 6:00 am

Sports

Rain helps, but would be better over longer span

Rain, rain, go away and come again in a more timely fashion. Although we did get some much-needed moisture, I don’t think that it was ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Sunday, June 22, 2014 6:00 am

Sports

Spending time fishing with family is rewarding

I don’t think that a grandfather can ask for anything more rewarding than being able to spend time fishing with a grandson. This past week, ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Sunday, June 15, 2014 6:00 am

Sports

Summer means lilacs, a hair cut and no shoes

It’s a wonderful thing what warmer weather and sunshine can do for a person. This past weekend, I observed many folks who were walking, biking, ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Sunday, June 8, 2014 6:00 am

Sports

The youth are the future of our outdoor heritage

I always seem to get a good feeling inside whenever I see a kid who gets excited about fishing. In these fast times of technology, ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Sunday, June 1, 2014 6:00 am

Sports

Nothing warms the soul like a fire in a cabin

I have to believe that we finally turned the corner and are actually headed into the summer season. Having survived a long winter of cold ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Sunday, May 25, 2014 6:00 am

Sports

Area goes all out for the governor’s opener

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the 67th annual Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener in the Nisswa and Brainerd lakes area. The community ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Sunday, May 18, 2014 6:00 am

Sports

Now is a great time to enjoy our area resources

It took me a while, but I believe that I’ve actually gotten excited about fishing. I’d guess that the smell of dead fish that occasionally ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Sunday, May 11, 2014 6:00 am

Sports

The Governor’s Opener is around the bend

As the fishing opener draws closer, I can actually feel myself getting amped up to wet a line. With the weather we’ve been having, it’s ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Sunday, May 4, 2014 6:00 am

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