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Pearl’s Vase

Some columns write themselves; I suspect this will be one of those. Back in the 1990’s, I got to know Lloyd Noreen. I knew of Lloyd before but was formally introduced to him by his daughter, Wendy. LLoyd and I began an excellent relationship that really helped me learn and grow. I worked for him …

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Grain Bin Safety

Rob Crowe’s dream machine

I find the most interesting people by chance, just like last weekend at the Goodridge-Grygla 500 snowmobile race. Rob Crowe from Salol was there. Crowe was there because of his interest in snowmobiles, which he’s always had. He’s always liked mechanical things, has done a little stock-car racing and is an admitted motorhead. Crowe moved …

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Carwash Daydreams

Bin Safety

As the former Dispatch Supervisor for the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, I always looked ahead to the next season. Tornado season, blizzard season and grass fires were something for which we tried to prepare. Last fall, I knew there would be a deadly season, grain bin accidents.   Last fall and winter were wet, which …

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Daydreaming at the car wash

It’s been warm lately so both Lisa and I have recently washed our vehicles. This is not something we typically do in late January however this is not a typical January. I like a good car wash. I typically get a coffee before driving into the wash bay and relax and enjoy the experience, especially …