Arts & Culture

What was the lowest temperature ever recorded in Minnesota?

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

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A farewell as museum director

It is hard to believe that over 10 years have gone by since I became the executive director ...

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Under the cloak of winter lies a miracle

Instead of ending my column with a quote, this time I am going to start with one.

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Artist speaks of her inspirations

It was a fun interview. Beth Tostenson is passionate about painting, sharing the beauty of a delicate flower ...

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Reflecting on gardens of the past

With the onset of a new year and thoughts about gardens past, I took some time to go ...

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The trumpeter swans triumphant return from the brink of extinction

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

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Who’s afraid of the big, bad wolf?

Recently, a reporter interviewed a focus group of American Muslims. The young adults expressed anxiety and fear over ...

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Cleaning house at the museum

Preserving the Past by Pat Mulso Happy new years from your friends at the Freeborn County Historical Museum, ...

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Roosevelt enjoys the fresh snowfall

Our first official winter storm came the last week of December and was named Goliath. The storm was ...

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What started the nasty feud between crows and owls is explained

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

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Donating time, the greatest gift, though we have so little to give

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

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Trouble with predators in the gardens

This past week, a Cooper’s hawk has been visiting the gardens where he will perch atop the large ...

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The end of an era at the museum

As some of you may have heard, I am retiring. My replacement will begin the week of Jan. ...

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Anything and everything about squirrel nesting habits in the winter

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

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Shaded gardens: A blessing or a curse

Had this been a topic I was writing about some 40-plus years ago, my answer would have been ...

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