Arts & Culture

Al Batt: Why do birds tuck heads under wings? Why are eagles in groups?

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

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Al Batt: Why do some birds sing during winter? Why aren’t raccoons popular?

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

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Preserving the Past: Heading into new year

Merry Christmas and happy new year! Just a quick reminder, we will be closed Dec. 24 through ...

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Bev Jackson Cotter: Christmas inspires creativity and warmth

As I meandered through “Home for Christmas” — The Albert Lea Art Center’s Festival of Trees at Northbridge ...

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Al Batt: Ravens and crows are not always found in the exact same areas

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. “Everything is neatly copacetic. A grandson and I watched ...

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Al Batt: Albert Lea Christmas bird count coming up; ‘Monty Python’ in nature

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. “Everything is nearly copacetic. I’ve begun driving as slow ...

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Across the Pastor’s Desk: God won’t let people’s words fall

“As Samuel grew up, the Lord was with him and let none of his words fall to the ...

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Al Batt: What’s a group of eagles called? How do chickadees eat so much?

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. “Everything is nearly copacetic. I’m still wiping my mouth ...

Arts & Culture

Across the Pastor’s Desk: Have compassion for those in need

I’d like to share a true story of compassion that I came across recently. A woman shuffled onto the ...

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Al Batt: What is the smell after rain called? Do morning doves migrate?

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. “Everything is nearly copacetic. I’ll let you in on ...

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: Do slugs hibernate during winter season? What else do crows eat?

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

Arts & Culture

Bev Jackson Cotter: Observations from one very busy Election Day

If only I had my sketch pad. From across the room, I had an unusual perspective of the election ...

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Kim Nelson: Christmas is coming

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. The museum has started to prepare for the holidays by setting ...

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Across the Pastor’s Desk: Come together after divisive politics

Our son called after the first presidential debate. He asked what my impressions were. I replied, “The ...

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: Why do crows roost together in winter? How long do squirrels live?

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. “Everything is nearly copacetic. I had a great Halloween. ...

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