That refrain can sometimes be heard by children as they look out a window to view the first snow of the season. Despite the fact that winter is still almost three weeks away, the Emmetsburg area is … more

National Public Radio announced on Tuesday that the total cost of the 2022 state and federal mid-term elections was $16.7 billion. Business Insider said that it is the most expensive mid-term … more

Military veteran Bill Terry has spent nearly 50 years as a musician. Several of those years were when he was active duty in the U.S. Army. Those of us in Emmetsburg (and an untold number of fellow … more

The Environmental Protection Agency defines a wetland as an area of land that is either covered with water or saturated with water. It provides fish and wildlife habitat. Microbes, unique plants, … more

As the saying goes, art imitates life. One could say Sandy Moffett’s entertaining and enlightening novel, The Ghost of Craven Snuggs, has a whole lot of life to it. Moffett, emeritus professor … more

The November election three weeks away. The politics are getting weird. Some wonder if voters will even get their say There are many claims shouted about that aren’t exactly true … more

Have you heard of the notion that it takes a village? At times, we are taught that we must be independent, self-sufficient, and tough. While some moments this may seem true, I would like to provide … more

It seems that non-farmers pay attention to what is going on in the fields around them twice a year. In the Spring they are aware that fields are being planted to corn, soybeans, cotton, wheat, barley … more

I’m convinced that we all metaphorically return to school each year, no matter our age. When was the last time you found yourself missing the days where you did not have to know everything? … more

Mother Nature keeps her surprises for different times of the year. The last few rain showers have produced enough moisture for mushrooms to appear in the lawn. Usually this happens in late August and … more