Laurel Beager

Laurel Beager

Looking Back

15 years agoMusic brightens the day, but the Borderland Pioneers show just how much the spirit can be lifted from hearing a familiar song in a live performance.

Donation

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Legs Loss

Recent acquisition of so-called “walker”, compliments of senior medical insurance, has led to memories in which old adventurer’s legs confidently took him into serious journey challenges with smoke and fire.

Protect trees from winter, wildlife

Taking proactive measures now can help young yard trees survive winter weather conditions and hungry wildlife, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.“Yard trees provide countless benefits to our environment and our well-being.

Notebook, Friday, Dec. 29:

On Thursday, the Bronco girls hockey team lost 6-0 to Moose Lake area, but coach Erin Hall and the players all remain positive and continue… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

The star, the shepherds

Old Man Christmas (moi) has been out shopping and found a shop that sells hiking shoes so, being married to a hiker, I went in and saw beautiful alligator boots, also a pair of sharkskin, and wouldn’t this be perfect for my beloved venturing into ungenteel neighborhoods, boots made from man-eating creatures, better than pepper spray or a Smith & Wesson, but the price tag was staggering –– I’m the son of a postal clerk –– so I moved on.

Lots to see in January

January may be frigid, but the cold air means clearer skies for viewing the jewels scattered among the iconic winter stars.By the 7th, hourglass-shaped Orion, the hunter, and all its companion constellations will be up in the southeast at 8 p.m.