Outdated skill is still satisfying

Whenever time passes, so do many skills and talents from previous generations.

First Day County fishing experience was hook, sinker and no line

On a recent Sunday afternoon, I picked up a bag of minnows and headed to Enemy Swim Lake to try fishing for the first time in many years.

A big catch for Day County

For the second time in two years, some of the best walleye anglers in the country will be coming to Day County.That is something worth pausing to appreciate.The Master Walleye Circuit is not just another fishing tournament.

OLE & LENA

Ole was in the shower and Lena shouted, “did you find da shampoo?”Ole responded from behind the shower curtian, “Yeah, but I’m not sure vhat to do... it’s for dry hair and I yust vet mine.” ~~~ Ole spotted a letter on his doormat. On the envelope, in big, bold letters, it said, “Do not bend.”

Be like Harvey, others who volunteer

As an outsider, do you want to know what one of the most amazing things is about the Day County community?Volunteers.

Technology through the years

One thing that runs through my mind a lot is, “What if I were born in another generation?” I’ve always been curious about what my life would be like if I were born in a different time period, but I think I grew up in the perfect time for technology.

Sleepless on the tracks that brought us here

It’s just after midnight and a summer breeze wafts through my bedroom window, cooling my head as I drift further and further into a deep slumber. Suddenly, a cargo train emerges from the far-off night.

OLE & LENA

lenaLittle Ole said, “I vish I had enough money to buy an elephant.”Ole responded, “Vhy vould you vant an elephant?”Little Ole said, “I don’t. I yust van da money it vould take to buy vun.” ~~~ Ole once refurbished a garbage truck... into a camper. ~~~ Little Ole walked to elementary school every...

New generation of journalists

What happens when you put a group of curious kids in a newsroom and give them the chance to build their own newspaper?Creativity, great questions and a reminder of why community journalism matters.Last week the Reporter & Farmer team had the opportunity to step away from our usual weekly routines...

The start of what may become a new tradition

This past week Reporter & Farmer was lucky enough to help out the Webster Public Library with their summer reading program. This was something completely new for not just me, but the library as well and I think it was a massive success with the kids.