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The Most Trusted Man in America

The most trusted man in America.  That’s quite a title and it was often used when referring to a broadcaster who was born in St….

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A Trusted Broadcaster

We live in a time when some folks love to throw around the term, “fake news.”  Perhaps it’s warranted in some cases, but let me…

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Posted in American Countryside North Dakota

Saving An Old Schoolhouse

The schoolhouse in Nome, North Dakota saw its last students in 1970.  The old building would have been demolished a few years ago if not…

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The Story of a Farm-Based Business

When your sales increase to the point you need to expand your business, that’s usually a good thing.  That was the case for Theresa and…

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The Best of 2022 – Big Ben the Steer

He is the biggest steer on record – a beef that was over 16 feet in length and weighed well over two tons.  In fact,…

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The Best of 2022 – Mean Green Jolly Giant

Some people have a green thumb, and it certainly seemed the farmers in southern Minnesota were experts at growing peas.  Large beautiful peas.  Peas so…

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The Best of 2022 – Big Bend Museum

In a moment I’ll take you to a small room, about the size of a large walk-in closet, that’s insured for 25 million dollars.  What’s…

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The Best of 2022 – The Piggy Bank

Maybe you had a piggy bank as a child, or perhaps you still do.  In a moment I’ll take you to the place  where the…

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The Best of 2022 – Ray Starling

It was Ray’s first time in the Oval Office and he did not want to mess up his presentation.  He thought all was going well…

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The Night Before Christmas

We know the words of “’twas the night before Christmas;” words that helped solidify the image of Santa over 200 years ago. Here’s the the…

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