HISTORY with Mike Hanson
Chapter 5 In 1912 Frank wrote to his brother Scott in Indiana that winter had been temporary postponed by a splendid fall. Frank had got his house up and the roof on but couldn’t finish it until he could get some lumber in.
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ASK A TROOPER Question: I have noticed cars that have a high-mounted center brake light that flashes about 4 times before becoming steadily lit (like other brake lights). I’m seeing car dealers are installing them on some cars.
In ending, support appreciated
Dear residents of Koochiching County, Paws and Claws, which has helped hundreds of families and stray pets for many years, is closing its doors, with the founder stepping back to focus on other projects. I have been working with animals since 2006.
YOUR LIBRARY
September (and the year) continues to clip along at a mighty fast pace. I hope your fall is allowing you plenty of reading time. I enjoy reading cookbooks and finding new recipes to try. “Bread Song” by Kitty and Al Tait is a wonderful combination of story and recipes. “The Steger Homestead Kitchen: simple recipes for an abundant life” by Will and Rita Mae Steger with Beth Dooley includes some story about establishing their farm, but recipes are definitely focused on northland culture. Homemade bread and a hearty soup are my favorite signs fall has arrived. Don’t forget to get outside and enjoy some of the lovely fall weather we’ve been having. Looking for fun things to do then be sure and borrow “100 Things to Do in Minnesota Northwoods before You Die” by Julie Jo Larson. New fiction is always such a thrill to me. I love reading book descriptions even if they aren’t books I’d enjoy reading to see the amazing variety of topics and the creativity of authors. “The Codebreaker’s Secret” by Sara Ackerman combines wartime codebreaking, grand hotels, missing persons and fledgling journalists to create a riveting read. Titles which play on words are always popular in my book and “The Homewreckers” by Mary Kay Andrews stars a young woman who restores homes and of course has to do a lot of wreckage before remodeling. And then she gets a chance to star on the hot TV show “The Homewreckers.” Can she flip the home or will it flop? Candice Fox writes fast paced thrillers and “The Chase” begins as more than 600 inmates are released from a correctional facility in Nevada after a hostage situation.
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As you may know our rummage sale was last Saturday. We set up Friday afternoon, yes it rained, but the wonderful crew we had was able to put everything out and cover it just before the downpour.
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Minnesota State Patrol Question: Is it legal for farmers to load hay on a state highway? Our neighbor bales several miles of state highway ditches. To load the round bales he drives down the highway with a pickup and bale wagon.
Diane ADAMS
@YOUR LIBRARY Hope your fall is settling into its routines and the library and reading are part of that routine. I have been amazed at the trees that are already showing brilliant colors.
Nearly North of Two: Dick NACHBAR
By DICK NACHBAR These days our calendars are announcing September, stirring this old adventurer with its songs of memory and promise once again. Early-life Septembers meant advancing new school years bringing new horizons.
History with Mike Hanson
Inexplicable Frank Chapter 4 In a long-detailed letter sent to his daughter Alice in June of 1912, Frank notated that his neighbors had strongly stressed that the “mosquitoes can be quite bad but it had been a breeze so far as it has been cool for this time of year.” Later in his missive he reported that big black horseflies had arrived yesterday, the locals call them bulldogs on account of their ferocious bite so now they had to keep a good smoke going at night and the house tight or “oh boy” and those little ones, you can’t keep them out they just go zip and then bite. Frank claimed he could tell the time of the day easily just by looking out the door and judging the thickness of the mosquitos.
What’s in a Name?
Beyond REason by Rob Perez Due to the overwhelming response (glad you liked it, Mom) to a recent column about nautical terminology, this is a kind of follow-up. Thus, I give you boat names.