Arts & Culture

Serendipity Gardens: Preparing the gardens for cold weather and snow

With the arrival of fall, it’s time for me to begin thinking about what I need to get ...

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: How to tell the difference between a viceroy butterfly and a monarch

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

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: No bees were harmed when motorist takes colony’s queen for a ride

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

Arts & Culture

Art is: Albert Lea area has plentiful color options

How lucky we are to live in Minnesota.

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Al Batt: A chickadee’s song changes when in danger

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. “Everything is nearly copacetic. I brought you ...

Arts & Culture

Serendipity Gardens: Bringing butterflies, hummingbirds to gardens

The day was warm with a gentle breeze as I watched the garden alongside the driveway come alive ...

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: Do Cooper’s hawks remain in the Albert Lea area during winter?

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

Arts & Culture

Guest Column: Autumn in the Village is coming to the museum

The museum is full of activity this September.

Arts & Culture

Serendipity Gardens: So many different flowers and plants can be put in for butterflies

In real estate its location, location, location – but with my gardens it is all about the view ...

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: If milkweed plant is too invasive, what can be planted instead?

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

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: How do birds maintain hold on branches when they’re sleeping?

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

Arts & Culture

Preserving the Past: Echoes from past emerge at county museum event

The Freeborn County Historical Museum, Library and Village is excited to host an event called “Echoes From The ...

Arts & Culture

Serendipity Gardens: Garden visitors enjoy sights and sounds of August

When the month of August arrives the gardens are at their peak for blooms, fragrances and visitors.

Arts & Culture

Art Is: Art belongs everywhere; you can run from art, but you cannot hide

Where is art? On the wall over the sofa? In a gallery? On a shelf in a chain store? ...

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: When food is scarce, mimick spiders and trick friends into sharing

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

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