Living on a farm, you need barn clothes. Often, these are the random free T-shirts that one accumulates. These shirts work great as barn clothes, since they often served their purpose for a specific …

Easter is easily one of my favorite holidays. Growing up, I would always get excited for a new Easter dress that my mom or I would make. As I got older, I looked forward to being an alter server …

From a very young age, I could be found in the cow yard feeding calves or riding in the tractor with my father. I grew up on a small cow-calf operation alongside my three siblings — Jax, Bethany …

By the time you read this, it will be wedding month. I can confidently say that only four things come out of my mouth right now: how awesome my fiance is, work, wedding plans and the logistics of …

Winter in Minnesota means many things. First, it is going to be cold; second, there are no mosquitoes; and third, it is flu season. Generally, I consider myself a healthy person and do not get …

The craziest things happen on the farm when Dad and Mom are away. Recently, I had one of those days. It all started when my parents asked me if I could work at their place instead of mine for a …

Goodbye 2025 and hello 2026. Like every year, it takes a little bit to get used to saying and writing out the new date. I do not know about you, but I certainly needed a reset after a bumpy …

For those whose favorite season is winter, January and February are your Super Bowl. For the rest of us who get easily cold and are prone to seasonal depression, this column is for you. I always …