It is back-to-school season — a very exciting time of the year for most students and all parents. This school year marked a first in our house: our oldest, Allison, started kindergarten. …

I generally consider myself an active person and enjoy doing things outside such as biking, rollerblading and just going for walks. Now, however, I seldom get to enjoy the outdoor activities I used …

As some of you may not know, I also do sales for our publications in addition to reporting. When I’m out on my sales route, I often hear individuals say, “People don’t read newspapers …

Is anyone else knee-deep in sweet corn about now? You are eating sweet corn once a day, and sometimes, it is even served as the main course. I love sweet corn, don’t get me wrong; it is …

Every July for the past two years, I’ve headed west to a cabin in Lead, South Dakota, with the Heydt family. Somewhere along the way, this trip has become one of my favorite traditions. It’s …

Summer is finally here, ushering in the few precious months when it is warmer outside the house than inside. It is the time of year so many of us dream of and long for during the bitterly cold winter …

Show season is in full swing. On June 20, I was in Pipestone at the Minnesota State Holstein Show. As I only show Brown Swiss cattle, I went out and helped friends get their animals ready for …

While summer does not officially begin until June 21, we are in full summer mode at our house — inside and out. There are a few indicators, especially on a farm, that shift with the seasons, …

I like plants, I really do; however, I am just not very good at taking care of them. Over the years, I have tried various tactics, and now, I think I have a decent handle on them. I have a lemon …

June is a busy month for many. For most June signals the start of summer, warmer months, and a break from a normal routine. As for me, June marks a month of me officially being done with …

Every job has its pros and cons, but some have more impact than others. Growing up, I thought working on the farm was hard work. Milking cows, unloading small squares and picking rocks were some …

What started as a normal, sunny day quickly turned devastating. Friday, April 17, will always be engraved in my brain and might possibly be one of the most intense tornado days in southeastern …