The Morning Run: If you like it here, thank a veteran

In honor of Veterans Day, I asked my father-in-law, Bernie, to write up a short summary of his time in the military. I gave him no specific instructions on content or length.

Stupid things I won’t do again, part 2

I have always been fascinated by airplanes, helicopters, rockets and anything that flies. Years ago in another radio market far, far away, we had an advertiser who owned a flight school.

Letter to the Editor: We must vote

There are many worthy reasons to vote – millions of them. One of the most significant is that it honors American heroes.

Nobody is moving to Canada

As you read this, we are just a handful of days away from the November column you’ll know our newspapers policy regarding political opinion, and if you’re a new reader and don’t know how we come down on candidates and issues, here it is – we have no opinion.

Letter from the Editor:

Last week we got down and dirty with my pumpkin stories of years past. This week, in observance of one of my favorite holidays, we are going to talk about the creepy and weird things that Halloween provides an opportunity for me to enjoy.

The Morning Run: The last hockey rodeo is about to begin

We’ve entered that weird space in time where we’re done with the craziness of harvest. It seems like life will slow down, but we haven’t started the most insane part of the yearly schedule, otherwise known as hockey season.

Letter from the Publisher

How did Halloween go for you? It was a different year for me since we opted to creep out in the Lawn Lounge at Sip Happens rather than stay at home and hand out candy there. I hope you enjoyed it, I know our characters did!

Letter from the Publisher

Bob and I both turned 65 this summer, meaning only one thing… it was time to apply for Medicare. Soon our mailbox was full of direct mail pieces from everywhere in the United States wanting to sell us supplements; we hadn’t even signed up for Medicare yet.

Letter from the Editor:

It is my favorite time of year - spooky season! What are your plans for this year’s festivities? Lord knows there are plenty to choose from; you will see a variety of celebrations as you’re flipping through this week’s issue of your favorite newspaper.

The Morning Run: A farmer is never not a farmer

Last Friday we attended the funeral of a life-long friend and neighbor, Jerry Lykken. A friend to all, a wonderful husband and grandpa, Jerry will be sorely missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Jerry and his wife, Lois’s, farm is a mile straight west of our farm.