Growth is mandatory for survival

Growth is not optional. It’s mandatory for survival.“We don’t move foward by accident,” said Kelly Hanson, Webster Area Development Corporation president during the May 18 meeting in Webster.

Ole & Lena

Ole told Lena, “I tink da boss vants to make me part owner of da business.”“Vhat makes you tink dat?” Lena asked.“Vell,” Ole replied, “today at vork, he said I better take an interest in da business or I’d have to look for anodder yob.” ~~~ Ole and Lars were business partners.

The Hunt Turns Haunting

Ol’ Uncle Don and I shared many waterfowl and turkey hunts, each one being an adventure. A crazy guy who loved to cut up, joke a lot and have fun with everything he did, I ended up calling him my “funny uncle.”

Entertainment in amusement parks and fairs

One thing I’ve always enjoyed is fairs and rides. I’m a bit of a thrill seeker, so I enjoy going on any fast or slightly dangerous rides. As a kid, my family and I would go to the state fair or a local amusement park that was a city over from where I lived.

From California to Webster, starting fresh

As I moved into my new apartment on Main Street in Webster last week, I was struck by the similarities to my hometown in California.

Not every Dulitz is on the ballot

With nine candidates seeking three county commissioner seats in this year’s election cycle – including six names appearing on the upcoming June 2 Republican Primary ballot – I suppose it’s understandable that some folks are having trouble keeping all the candidates straight.Still, I’ve recently had...

Experiencing sports in person

Right now is a pretty good time to be watching sports and although I normally don’t watch much other than Minnesota teams, it’s still very interesting to follow each league.

A ballot worth celebrating

As we continue moving toward next month’s primary election, I wanted to take a moment to visit with readers about Reporter & Farmer’s longstanding policy regarding political letters to the editor.The Opinion Page has always been an important space for the community to have conversation.

Learning the language of a mother’s love

When I was wee little, I thought my mom was strict.Not harsh. Not unkind. Just... firm in ways that felt big to someone small with her own ideas about things.

Police reports pique curiosity

The front page of the Reporter & Farmer tells us that it has been “Serving the Day County Area since 1881.”Since 1881. That’s amazing.