The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: The broken chain

Body house. We usually rotated so that no one had to host more than once a month or so. Eventually we landed at the United Lutheran Church so that there was consistency in the location and because it took the pressure of hosting off everyone.

Letter from the Editor:

Body My husband is a hooligan. He has taken up a new hobby now that the streets are paved and he has a smooth surface to ride on.

Letter from the Publisher:

Body Mayday! Mayday! I need a few things to slow down a bit, so I can truly enjoy the entrance of this beautiful season, fall.

The Ladies of Mt. Carmel

Body As people saw I was writing again, they became just a bit more friendly and asked me not to write about them…it backfired. As the season comes to an end, we should take time to point out some of the characters that grace the closest lake community in our area.

“What about Bob?”

Body Well, it happened…I actually heard someone say, “Did you read Sara Goodman’s column about Munich? It was pretty good.” I was shocked, not that just someone finished her column but that it was talked about.

The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: Move in day moved me

Body Two years ago at NDSU move-in day for Gage, Catelyn turned to me as we drove off campus and said, “can you just leave me here, too?” Last Saturday, her wish finally came true, and I left her on the NDSU campus after move-in day.

Letter from the Publisher

Body I got a good start on my spring cleaning last weekend, yes, I said spring. Maybe even spring of 2024.

Letter from the Editor:

Body Last week my column didn’t quite squeeze into the paper. Bob, Diane and Sara had plenty to talk about and photos to share, so I figured I’d sit the week out.

Son of the bees: Part two

Body By Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons Multimedia This week we finish the long-awaited interview with my dear friend, Mike Alan, who, in addition to his many talents as a broadcaster and columnist, is also a beekeeper in the Grafton area.

Letter from the Publisher

Body And they’re off! The students - in their new clothes, carrying new backpacks with new haircuts, ready to start a new year in their education process. No matter the age, it feels like another milestone in getting these kids raised and on their way into adulthood.