Fact or Fiction - Bob Hanson
This column from Bob Hanson was written from June 21, 2024. The previous version contained an error.
Have you ever seen a white baby buffalo? Neither have I. One was recently born in Yellowstone. The Native American old belief is “This is a sign of good things to come.”
The U.S.A....
When the weather people described the weather in this area as “Rain in between the showers,” they most certainly hit the nail on the head regarding the 4th of July long holiday weekend. My rain gauge showed 7.6 inches of rain (We live at the corner of Marie Ave. and Burr Oak Drive). Almost every...
Octogenarian Genie and I were reminiscing about people in our lifetime we have had the pleasure of knowing. The following are just some of those people.
A. Joel Martin: Joel was in a confirmation class of young people with Genie as the teacher. Joel as an employee of Sorenson’s Appliance...
This column is going to start with a running of the words, followed by very important Minnesota news, namely the Minnesota Twins:
A. I suspect you are reading this after the 4th of July. If so, I hope you honored the U.S. Flag and all the history leading up to it. If so, as a Korean War...
Native American old belief is “This is a sign of good things to come.”
The U.S.A. most certainly could use many good things, especially in regards to all the shootings.
I’m watching the Twins play the Colorado Rockies on TV. The Twins start out with 5 runs in the first inning and just...
It’s time for another running of the words column.
A. Per two young Sunday School students talking about God: “What do you think is God’s favorite color?” Says one to another as they’re coloring a picture of God in their coloring book. “I think His favorite color is green, 'cause everything...
This column is of a busy week ahead:
June 14: Please show your respect for Old Glory on Flag Day. Be happy for your flag as a sign of a great country you’re living in.
June 16: Whether living or deceased, remember your Dad on his day Sunday, June 16th.
June 17: Daughter Deb’s...
On Friday morning May 17, 2024, Bob Goetz of Austin, Bors Hanson of Albert Lea and Steve Davis of Lonsdale met at the home of Paul Proft in Owatonna. Specific instructions were given by Paul to be at his how not before but a few minutes after 9 a.m. as we’re leaving by 9:30 a.m. heading for Blue...
When deer hunting gets tough in Minnesota, old deer hunters move on to a better territory. Ernie Halvorson did just that on May 6, 2024.
My thanks to Ernie for all the four-legged hunting stories over the years. I am looking forward to joining Ernie in that Better Territory.
Summer...
After three out of four previous nights of frost that froze our bird bath water hard, we left for Harrison Arkansas on Wednesday, April 24.
The first day of driving from Albert Lea was a beautiful day for driving. We took I35 out of Albert Lea to Des Moines, Iowa and US 65 to Marshall,...