Arts & Culture

Who was Coco Chanel?

When I heard the name, my thoughts were hazy — Chanel No. 5, little black dress, well known ...

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It’s time to celebrate autumn season

Finally — it is time to celebrate the season of autumn and all the wonderful colors, smells and ...

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Evaluating what is important in life

Tomorrow, Oct. 12, is Columbus Day. In 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared Oct. 12 as the annual ...

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Deer coats change colors with seasons; different birds eat acorns

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

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Finding God in strawberry pie

Across the Pastor’s Desk by Todd Walsh I’m thinking about food.  Those of you who know me will say, ...

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The gardens are different each season of the year

There’s more to a garden than just color, and it has taken me a long time to realize ...

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How to keep bees out of birdfeeders and other answers to questions

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

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It’s a busy time at the museum

September has been a busy month at the museum with classes, Autumn in the Village, school tours, a ...

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The seasons are changing in gardens

The gardens at my house are all about nature and they change with the seasons. This morning, as ...

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Saying goes if the swallows leave early, winter will be a hard one

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

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The unlikely throne of God most high

Psalm 22 begins with the anguished cry of one who feels abandoned by God: “My God, my ...

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DNR: Minnesota pheasant population increased from last year

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

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Art show will span 4 generations

The picture is on a postcard advertising the next show at the Albert Lea Art Center.

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Fall brings new colors and textures

The colors and textures of the fall gardens brings a bittersweet moment to me as I begin to ...

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Autumn village preparation begins

I recently returned from Montana where I spent a few days with my son and his family and ...

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