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U.S. flag with 40 stars captures American history

Veterans Day is a time to reflect on American history and those who made it. Fighting in World War I ended with a ceasefire on the 11th hour of Nov. 11, 1918. In the following years, Nov. 11 was observed as Armistice Day. In 1947, World War II veteran Raymond Weeks organized ceremonies on Nov. ...

Storing Tender Bulbs

Some of our favorite garden flowers in Minnesota are tender bulbs and have to be dug up in autumn so we can overwinter the bulbs and replant them next spring to enjoy the blooms again. This will save the gardener some money also. Tender bulbs include caladiums, calla lilies, cannas, dahlias, ...

Merry Halloween postcard still familiar today

Happy Halloween from Kovels! Kovels! Or, in the words of this postcard, “A Merry Halloween.” Despite the antiquated greeting and old-fashioned art style, this card has familiar Halloween icons you might see on today’s decorations: a child in costume, jack-o’-lanterns, an owl, black ...

Weeding

If you were expecting an article about your garden, then I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. Our Friends of the New Ulm Public Library annual used book sale is just one week away on November 2-4. We are grateful to all our Friends for the time and energy they put into the sale to make it ...

Seven backyard improvements that make a differe

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) – The housing market always has its ups and downs, and home renovations appear to be hitting some record highs in the last few years. With more people staying home to work, relax and play, many homeowners have chosen to renovate rather than move to a new home to obtain ...