Month: September 2025
No Falls in International Falls, Minnesota
If you go to International Falls, Minnesota looking for a picturesque waterfall, you’ll be disappointed. This is the story of the falls on this international…
The Nation’s Northern Border
When we think of rivers that form the border of the Unites States, we often think of the Rio Grande in the southwestern U.S. However,…
The First Friday Night Lights
Friday nights in the fall are a time when many high schools play football games. And of course, today many college and pro games are…
The Lighted Evolution of College Football
In the 1890s the game of football was just beginning on some college campuses. That was the case in Mansfield, Pennsylvania. The college there was…
The Legacy of Emmett Till
In Sumner, Mississippi you’ll find an old courthouse was a restored second floor courtroom. Today there are no trials, just visitors to this place. They…
A Watershed Moment in the Struggle for Civil Rights
It was supposed to be a summer trip for one young man from Chicago to visit his extended family. But just a few days into…
Banding Together for a Purpose
It some of the most difficult times, people often forget what separates them and band together to help those in need. Such was the case…
The Event that Changed Hemphill, Texas Forever
It was February 1st, 2003. Residents of Hemphill, Texas heard what sounded like a giant explosion on an otherwise peaceful Sunday morning. What took place…
The World’s Largest Dessert
Many of us love to have a piece of apple pie and ice cream. In a moment I’ll tell you where you can get a…
The Liberty Kentucky Apple Festival
Many small towns across the country have a celebration that honors the things that make that place special. In Liberty, Kentucky it’s one crop that…