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The rare American Redstart. Photo by Mike Alen Steinfeldt

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My two cents | Bird nerd...By Mike Alan Steinfeldt

My Two Cents | Bird Nerd...by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

I guess you can say I’ve always been a bit of a bird nerd. So when I saw a bird in my backyard this week that I had never seen before, I was a little excited.I’ve enjoyed watching and studying birds ever since I was a kid growing up in Southeastern Minnesota.

Because Boo Bob said so...By Bob Simmons

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Because Boo Bob said so...By Bob Simmons

Because Boo Bob Said So...by Bob Simmons

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

I love dogs, cats not so much.This time of year folks are out and about walking their dogs of all shapes and sizes.

Alan Steinfeldt

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My two cents | My guilty pleasure movies...By Mike Alan Steinfeldt

Mike Alan Steinfeldt

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

The other night after a hot and exhausting day of work outside after working inside, I was tired out both physically and mentally.I wasn’t quite ready to go to bed and I wasn’t in the mood to do much heavy thinking.

By Bob Simmons

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The Vevor 90C...By Bob Simmons

Bob Simmons

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Many of you know that Diane operates what I refer to as a ‘hobby bar’ called Sip Happens a few nights a week. This endeavor has provided us both with untold hours of fun.

Mike Alan Steinfeldt

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My two cents | The bees are back in town...By Mike Alan Steinfeldt

Mike Alan Steinfeldt

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Just like in farming, there are very distinct seasons when it comes to raising honey bees.For nearly 10 years now, I’ve been raising honey bees as a small scale commercial bee keeper.

A dedication to Moms: Who tell it like it is...By Bob Simmo

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A dedication to Moms: Who tell it like it is...By Bob Simmons

Bob Simmons

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

I’m a mommy’s boy. Not that I didn’t spend lots of good quality time with my dad growing up, because I most certainly did, but there is just a special bond between a son and his mom that is hard to explain.Mum-z grew up with two older brothers Harold and Richard, which might explain her personality.

Bowesmont lives

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Bowesmont lives | By Saralee Hoselton

Saralee Hoselton

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Monday, April 28 was not a nice day, but Saralee Hoselton took the PCMT van to Grand Forks anyway.The next day, Mike and Judy Stellon went out for supper with Jeff and Jody Baldock of Grand Forks and Mike Baldock of Colorado Springs.

Bowesmont lives | By Saralee Hoselton

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Bowesmont lives | By Saralee Hoselton

Bowesmont Lives | By Saralee Hoselton

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

On Easter weekend, Mike and Judy Stellon went to their Maple Lake home. Visitors included Brooks and Tarri Stellon, Amelia and Domenic, Brenda Landowski and family, Dan and Jessica Mapel, Taylor Hermanson, Austin Hermanson, and various friends also visited.

Stupid things I’LL NEVER do again...By Bob Simmons

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Stupid things I’LL NEVER do again...By Bob Simmons

Stupid Things I’ll Never Do Again...by Bob Simmons

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

As you’ll recall I’ve been pulled over for speeding on the Massachusetts Turnpike. I’m still dressed in my three legged clown costume after having finished my adult’s only standup routine at the strip bar.

My two cents | My bucket list...By Mike Alan Steinfeldt

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My two cents | My bucket list...By Mike Alan Steinfeldt

My Two Cents | My Bucket List...by Mike Alan

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

“Before I kick the bucket, I’d like to …” That, is what we are told, is the origin of the “bucket list.” It was made more famous by the 2007 movie starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman.

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