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Month: April 2009

A Good Job

I like my job, however there was a time when I loved my job. I was once a radio announcer, a most enjoyable occupation. I ended up in a conversation with Chris Melbye, also a radio alumnus, about a month ago. We both gushed to one another about how we enjoyed our radio days and … Continue reading A Good Job →

Grant Nelson Uncategorized Leave a comment April 30, 2009 3 Minutes

Straw Removal

(when your are finished with this weeks column, you can check out this week's radio program at http://www.ruralreflections.net)   A little spring cleaning is a cheap way to beautify your home. Spring cleaning can also be a mind expanding time for self-reflection and discovery at our home. I’ll try explain myself. I always insulate our … Continue reading Straw Removal →

Grant Nelson Uncategorized Leave a comment April 23, 2009 3 Minutes

Letter to Dave

Dear Dave, Congratulations, you’re an Uncle! There was a time when I had enough cows that one individual birth wasn’t a big deal. Since I now specialize mostly in finishing steers, the birth of a calf is special-and surprising. I named our newborn after the guys who covered my work shift so I could stay … Continue reading Letter to Dave →

Grant Nelson Uncategorized Leave a comment April 16, 2009 3 Minutes

Take the Survey

I picked up my TRForward community survey this week. TRForward appears to be an organized collection point for proposals of what should become of Thief River Falls, Minnesota. I’ve had several different ideas about Thief River and the survey helped me sharpen them up to a point that I want to share them today. First … Continue reading Take the Survey →

Grant Nelson Uncategorized Leave a comment April 9, 2009 3 Minutes

A New Arrival

I sold our cows a few years ago, I now purchase feeder cattle and finish them out on grass. Last year, I did take on a couple of heifers for the winter just because they were part of a group. I planned to trade them to my brother for more feeders. Plans are great, but … Continue reading A New Arrival →

Grant Nelson Uncategorized Leave a comment April 2, 2009 2 Minutes
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