When it comes to targeting walleyes, there are many approaches that will produce fish. Because of this, it is important to have several presentation options in your fishing arsenal. There are many …
During the waning days of my full-time work at Star Publications in fall 2022, I had the privilege of interviewing a couple from Albany for the Sept. 17 issue of Country Acres. They were professional …
It must’ve been a cloudy afternoon in southern Minnesota on April 2, 2005. I remember because of the muted colors in the front hallway of my parents’ house, a building which was, by that …
This past weekend, we enjoyed the beautiful weather as we wrapped up another Spring Out event, which hosted 32 vendors, food trucks, live music and ax throwing. A big part of our day wouldn’t …
Ho Chi Minh City is a place most Americans probably don’t even know exists — except, they do. Like the artist formerly known as Prince, Ho Chi Minh City was formerly known as Saigon. …
Mother’s Day is approaching. Maybe this year will finally be the year I get one of those heart-shaped tattoos with “Mom” written inside of it on my shoulder. Well, on second …
During a Country Acres interview with a land auctioneer some years ago, I was told the average farmland acreage only comes up on public auction once every hundred years. Otherwise, it passes on from …
I forget what I said, but I’m pretty sure it was some snarky remark directed at my brother. It must’ve been a good remark because his only response was, “I’m gonna beat you …
Do your hands smell like garlic or onions after cooking? Wash them with mouthwash to reduce the odor.
Slight dents in refrigerators and other appliances can often be removed with a plunger. The suction does the trick.
You just never know. You hear that statement in reference to things like the unpredictability of life or what little kids might say. You never know what you might end up watching on YouTube. My …
When I grow up, I want to be an archaeologist. I am envisioning a mix of Indiana Jones and Nicolas Cage’s character, Benjamin Gates, from the “National Treasure” movie. In …