Letter from the editor: Big changes for The Current
The August 6 Watertown Current print edition will bring with it three big changes. The most earth-shattering is the launch…
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Dear County Agent Guy
Dear County Agent Guy: Home is where the hard work is
The joys of home ownership are infinite. And by “joys” I mean “pain-in-the-patootie maintenance issues.” If a wife says to…
Dear County Agent Guy: Flight of the Dragonfly a unique experience
The exotic-looking gizmo sat on the tarmac, its bone-white paint gleaming in the summer sun. It’s a peculiar gadget, with…
Dear County Agent Guy: Nelsons mark 145 years of farming
Gilbert Nelson left Norway in 1864 and settled in Ettrick, Wis. He then joined the Wisconsin Regulars and served in…
Dear County Agent Guy: Brookings park becomes an artistic outburst
Art is everywhere you look, especially if you’re at a large and artsy gathering such as the Brookings Summer Arts…
Dear County Agent Guy: Sometimes, you just need a vacation
I recently came home to find my wife staring out the window. “Look at Bella,” she whispered. Bella, our dog,…
Dear County Agent Guy: Family vacation a time-honored tradition
This is the time of year when Americans traditionally embark on extended journeys with their loved ones. Some of these…
Dear County Agent Guy: When you really relish radishes
Every morning at this time of year I go outside and dig in the dirt for my breakfast. This isn’t…
Dear County Agent Guy: Teach your children well
Every day, rain or shine or Shinola, I take our dog, Bella, out for a walk. It’s good for both…
Dear County Agent Guy: A day of weirdness and wonder
Martin Madrigal plays his hurdy gurdy at the recent Siouxland Renaissance Festival. Photo by Jerry Nelson. A dragon holding a…
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