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What’s in a flag? by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

What’s in a flag? by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

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What’s in a flag? by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
For the past two weeks, I entertained my readers with stories of my fishing exploits. With Drayton’s close proximity to the Red River and taking in consideration it’s the “Catfish Capital of the North” I figure I can never go wrong with a good fishing story.
An Eclectic Editor

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An Eclectic Editor

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
I can’t believe I’m sitting here writing my Christmas Issue column! Where did the time go?! It feels like just last week was our Veterans Day special issue. Andrea and I work well together. When it comes to personality, we are quite opposite, and I think that is a GOOD thing!
An Eclectic Editor Don’t be shy…

An Eclectic Editor Don’t be shy…

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An Eclectic Editor Don’t be shy…

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
I absolutely love it when I hear from readers about my articles. Following our Veterans Day issue, I discovered a message from a man concerning a piece I had written about my Grandpa Ole’s “Hoodlum” coffee friends group.
Musings... No time for golf by Lyle Van Camp

Musings... No time for golf by Lyle Van Camp

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Musings... No time for golf by Lyle Van Camp

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
For several years now the running commentary at our house has consisted of my coming back into the house to tell my bride the snowblower started in one, two, or three pulls. She responds with a heartfelt, “you’re welcome,” then I go back outside and clean us out after the latest snowfall.
My Two Cents | River fishing fun: Part 2 by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

My Two Cents | River fishing fun: Part 2 by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

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My Two Cents | River fishing fun: Part 2 by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Last week I set the scene for fishing on the Namekagon River in northwest Wisconsin with my nephew, Ben. As with all good fishing stories, it’s time to deliver the goods. Here’s the first of a few stories of catches from the “hole” I was telling you about.
Letter from the Publisher A month of Christmas

Letter from the Publisher A month of Christmas

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Letter from the Publisher A month of Christmas

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Some holidays come in like a lion and then, poof, they’re over. Thanksgiving was one of those in my world. It starts the night before with some light food prep, then Thanksgiving day is cook, wait, cook again, wait again, eat and once again, poof, it’s over.
Prairie Doc® Perspective

Prairie Doc® Perspective

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Prairie Doc® Perspective

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
“A date that will live in infamy” December 7, 1941 is a “date that will live in infamy” as stated by President Theodore Roosevelt in his famous speech after the events of the Pearl Harbor bombing. That event led to the United States involvement in World War II.
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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
My office is right next to our recording studio for the Borderland News Center. Some might find this annoying, but not me. I’ve written in this space before that I function better with some background noise.
Musings... 480 miles on the road and one idiot driver by Lyle Van Camp

Musings... 480 miles on the road and one idiot driver by Lyle Van Camp

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Musings... 480 miles on the road and one idiot driver by Lyle Van Camp

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Sunday was road trip day; 235 miles one way from Drayton to Staples, Minnesota for uncle Ken’s memorial service. There were a few side trips thrown in, mostly driving around Staples to see the sights in case we do not get back that way soon.
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