The Drummer
The validity of the adage "necessity is the mother of invention" was on full display during the COVID-19 outbreak. People quickly had to learn to adapt to a new way of life, including an educational system that was transformed dramatically by social distancing guidelines.
More than 76 million...
Bass and northern pike are still active. Look for the bigger fish to be near deep vegetation on most lakes.
On Clearwater Lake, Lake Sylvia, as well as Maple, Ramsey and Indian Lakes, sunfish can easily be found during the daylight hours and crappies during the evening hours. Both can be found at...
Recreational fishing is enjoyed by millions of people. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reported that there was an 8 percent increase in anglers between 2011 and 2017. Expenditures by anglers nationwide rose 2 percent during the same time, from $45 billion to $46.1 billion.
As more people stay...
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way people live. One readily felt effect was spending more time at home. Vehicles sat idle in driveways and even some automotive insurance providers reduced rates because people were driving much less.
Even with stay-at-home measures in place, people still need to...
People have spent more time at home in 2020 than they likely have in years past. This has provided homeowners with plenty of time to ponder potential upgrades to their homes. After taking inventory of their lifestyles, surroundings and furnishings, people have embarked on construction projects or...
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Vole damage in a lawn
In Minnesota, we can usually expect fall to come at the end of September or beginning of October. Fall freeze dates can start as early as September 22, which means the air temperatures drop to 32 degrees F....
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Pumpkins and squash can be preserved for later use by freezing, canning or drying. They should have a hard rind and stringless mature pulp. Small size pumpkins (sugar or pie varieties) make better products.
Freezing
Freezing is the only...
Larry Bishop, 75
Larry Garrit Bishop was born on September 14, 1944 in Willmar, MN and died at home in Buffalo, MN on August 9, 2020.
His parents, Otto Lester Bishop and Christine Frances (Christians) Bishop, raised their family in Murdock, MN. Larry attended school in Murdock.
Larry married...
Engagement
Strehlow-Schmidt
Randy and Stephanie Cuka, of St. Michael, and Steve and Sheri Strehlow, of Loretto, along with Doug and Kelly Schmidt, of Buffalo, announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their children, Allyssa Ann Strehlow to Zachary John Schmidt.
Allyssa is a 2014 graduate...
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