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Two weeks before teachers were scheduled to return to school, Monica became the proud owner of her "new" 20 acre farm in Wanamingo township.
Moving In:
Friends came to help -- parishioners from …
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By Monica & Claudia Vanderborght
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5/3/24
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One of the main differences between living in the cities, town, or a small town is the amount of time you can take to chat with people when you’re out and about. When you're in the city you might …
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By RosaLin Alcoser
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5/3/24
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As I mentioned last month, we live in a world where what is considered normal is not healthy. It is normal to see a variety of “low fat” and “fat free” products at the grocery store. We have …
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By Noel Aldrich, PhD, CNS, Licensed Nutritionist
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5/3/24
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General Mills has launched a new cereal line called “LOADED.” GM is filling their cereal squares with vanilla cream. But tests are revealing alarming levels of heavy metals in the filling. Loaded …
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By Dr. Shauna Burshem, D.C.
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5/3/24
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We like going to rock concerts. One of our favorite bands is the southern rock group, Blackberry Smoke. Always a great show every time we see them and we are willing to travel see them perform. So, …
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By Terry Campbell
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4/18/24
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A farm dog -- for companionship and protection.
Monica's daughter had two dogs, both lab-crosses. Together, they could get into so much trouble!! If they weren’t locked in their kennels each …
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By Monica & Claudia Vanderborght
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4/12/24
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As we progress into the first days of Spring, we look back on a winter season that was not the typical Minnesota winter. We can also look back to the fourth anniversary of the Covid pandemic and the …
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By Noel Aldrich, PhD, CNS, Licensed Nutritionist
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4/5/24
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Over the years I have discussed geese, ducks and of course goats. However, what I have yet to discuss are turkeys.
My current neighborhood has a roaming gang of wild turkeys that has at least ten …
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By RosaLin Alcoser
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4/5/24
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According to a recent AARP survey, 93% of Americans are concerned about their brain health, yet few understand how to protect it. Research is now showing that canola oil leads to significant declines …
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By Shauna Burshem, D.C.
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4/5/24
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I do not care for self-checkouts. I never wanted to be a cashier at Dollar General. When I go to a store I expect to be waited on. I stop at the Piggly Wiggly in town. The “Pig” was the first …
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By Terry Campbell
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3/22/24
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March is a month of new beginnings and this year the beginnings seem to be coming earlier than previous years. The official start of the spring season will come this month and the month will conclude …
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By Noel Aldrich, PhD, CNS, Licensed Nutritionist
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3/15/24
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When all is said and done, it still takes time for a home purchase to close. Monica finally had a purchase agreement on a small farm: 20 acres with rolling topography and some fenced pasture, a …
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By Monica & Claudia Vanderborght
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3/15/24
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There are many things to be said about Easter Sunday. From egg hunts to new Easter hats to funny Easter morning sermons that we’ve all heard at church. All of which I could go on and on …
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By RosaLin Alcoser
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3/8/24
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An estimated 35,000 Americans die each year from antibiotic resistant infections. Worldwide, the number rises to 4.95 million. Antibiotics are extremely overused in medical practice. Antibiotics are …
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By Shauna Burshem, D.C.
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3/8/24
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Power outages can be frequent in Western Tennessee. Virtually everyone has a generator. I had a generator at the construction site because I built for the first year without service to the address. I …
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2/23/24
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Last month, I presented the idea of some healthy sugar sources to replace the nutrient deficient white sugar. The next category to review is healthy oils. Oils and fats are an important nutrient for …
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By Noel Aldrich, PhD, CNS Licensed Nutritionist
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2/16/24
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As Minnesotans we are prepared for the cold and those harsh bitter sub zero days. To the point where for some seeing who can go the longest without switching to jeans and a coat is a thing of pride. …
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By RosaLin Alcoser
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2/9/24
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One of the most popular events surrounding the annual New Year’s celebration is the Polar Bear Plunge. Thousands of people brave the icy cold water for the thrill and celebration of the new year. …
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By Shauna Burshem, D.C.
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2/9/24
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This is a picture of the Paris Landing bridge. It connects the Land between the Lakes area with the western part of the state of Tennessee. The bridge spans a mile over the Tennessee River and the …
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By Terry Campbell
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1/26/24
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When all is said and done, it still takes time for a home purchase to close. Monica finally had a purchase agreement on a small farm: 20 acres with rolling topography and some fenced pasture, a …
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By Claudia Vanderborght
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1/19/24
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