Monthly Archives: November 2011

Thankful for farmers

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Julie Buntjer

For the residents of southwest Minnesota and northwest Iowa who are familiar with local celebrations, Turkey Day has completely different connotations. There’s the Turkey Day in September, when Worthington’s wildly popular bird, Paycheck, races against Ruby Begonia of Cuero, Texas, … Continue reading →

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Spread a little cheer to the troops

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Julie Buntjer

As people gather in schools throughout southwest Minnesota today to honor our veterans of all wars, I’d like to ask you to hit the stores afterward and buy some requested supplies for our soldiers serving in Afghanistan and Iraq. They … Continue reading →

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A handshake at the lake

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Julie Buntjer

I’ve often heard that a bad day fishing beats a good day at work, but a good day fishing, well, that beats pretty much everything. And I had a good day fishing — a great day fishing, in fact. I … Continue reading →

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