One week from today, my cataract surgery will be all over with, and I can’t wait. I’m optimistic that I will see better and that the rings will be gone around lights when driving at …
There was purpose behind a hunting project 75 years ago in the Albany area. “Sportsmen to Start Crow Shoot,” announced the front page of the March 23, 1950, Albany Enterprise. This …
I can’t seem to get out of my head a story I heard this past weekend while attending a dedication celebration for my nephew’s daughter. We were at a non-denominational church service …
Go to most athletic events, and there is music. That is not something all that new. While most think of bands playing during game breaks, organ music at a ball game or piped music before and …
The snow is melting, warmer temperatures are finally here and many people are starting to get back outside. With the increasing pedestrian traffic, it becomes extremely important for drivers to …
My neighbor, Pat, rang my doorbell when I was home for lunch recently. “Here’s some fish for you, and they’re even cleaned,” he said, handing me a bag filled with fish. …
Think of Stearns County, and dairy production comes to mind first — and with good reason. After all, the county has an established tradition, history and culture of dairy. Still, in the …
As settlers moved into the Avon area, they saw a lot of potential for good farmland. They weren’t wrong. The area is known for its ability to produce grain and grass crops, providing …
For those of you who get tired of seeing commercials for various prescription drugs on your local evening newscasts, then what you are about to read may not be for you. Let me first say that I am not …
Mom is probably rolling over in her grave knowing what the price of eggs are these days. She was used to paying a buck a dozen — or less — way back when. Of course, she rarely …
A century ago, readers of the Albany Enterprise saw a small, front-page article about ending tuberculosis. Tuberculosis, or TB, is caused by germs spread from person to person through the …
Ever since someone used a stick to loosen soil, technology has been part of farming. Over the years, innovative ways of turning soil, raising animals and finding ways to harvest have made it …