Mary Kluck, a 2024 graduate of Northcentral Technical College, recently became a published author, but her book, “Welcome to My Farm,” started long before it was ever printed on a page.

It began with the life she lived growing up on her family’s sixth-generation dairy farm, where every day meant caring for cows and learning firsthand that every glass of milk and block of cheese represent countless hours of hard work.

One day a while back, my husband was hauling gravel to fill in ruts on a path in our woods. We use this path to reach our sap lines, and the deluge of rain that came down a while ago did a number on it. He was in the woods with the tractor, trailer and skidder making all kinds of racket.

A notice on one of his trail cameras popped in. Stopping to glance at his phone, he wondered what it had taken a picture of. It made his jaw drop.

If you’ve been observing this year’s crop of fawns following Mama around the pastures and field edges lately, you’re probably excited to see two or even three young ones in tow.

It’s a good news/bad news story as it means plenty of opportunities for hunters this fall but potential disaster for motorists; and it’s a reflection that we still haven’t done a great job controlling herd growth to match carrying capacity.

Between school, sports, work and after-school activities, finding time for everyone in the family to eat together on a regular basis can feel nearly impossible.

However, research shows families don’t need to share dinner every night to experience meaningful benefits. Just three meals together each week can make a big difference.

The line was constant as thousands of people took part in the 68th annual Bonduel Lions Corn Roast on Aug. 7 at Village Park. There were over 7,000 cobs of corn for people to enjoy along with plenty of other food. Folks were entertained by the band New Generation, along with some Little League baseball games.

The United States of America’s 250th anniversary prompts historical conversations.

For many, they’re about examining the country’s Founding Fathers and trailblazers, many of whom are already household names. As a tribal college faculty member who teaches American history, I’m committed to ensuring that Native people are remembered for their contributions to our shared national story.