Arts & Culture

Al Batt: A goose chase: For many Canada geese, it is time for molt migration

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

Arts & Culture

Serendipity Gardens: Rainbow chosen for garden color plan

Serendipity Gardens by Carol Hegel Lang Carol Hegel Lang is a green thumb residing in Albert Lea. Her ...

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Art is: Reflecting on Art Center’s history

Who or what is the Albert Lea Art Center? In the four minutes that it takes you to ...

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Al Batt: One of these things is just like the other: Is it a bird call or a word?

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

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Al Batt: Dandelions are important sources of nectar for bees in the spring

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. “Everything is nearly copacetic. Today is laundry day. I’ve ...

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Serendipity Gardens: Early, intense heat has brought some casualties

No matter how much I pull weeds, they always seem to multiply. When I return to the gardens ...

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Al Batt: Size of owls’ eyes reflect what the birds use them for: night vision

Al Batt of Hartland is a member of the Albert Lea Audubon Society. Email him at SnoEowl@aol.com. My ...

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4-H Update: GotViva program aims to advance 4-H priorities

University of Minnesota Extension 4-H Youth Development Program in Freeborn County had the opportunity to participate in a ...

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The Stairwell News: Short day trips possible for art lovers

Feeling like getting out of town for a little while but haven’t worked out a plan yet? Here ...

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Al Batt: Swallows may be good luck, but several materials keep them at bay

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

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Serendipity Gardens: Tough winter for gardens, but onward

“Oh, what a beautiful morning, oh what a beautiful day,” as the songs goes.

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Al Batt: Great horned owlets can take a minute to move away from home

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?“ I ask. “Everything is nearly copacetic. I’m as busy as a ...

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Bev Jackson Cotter: In art, put your focus on creativity

Most people stop doing art after sixth grade and never start again. I wonder why? As I meandered through ...

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Serendipity Gardens: This spring moving in slow-motion

With the arrival of spring weather, my whole attitude changes from grumpy to happy now that I can ...

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Al Batt: Cluster flies of a feather: earthworm parasite named for its behavior

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

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