Book reminds us good overpowers evil
It has been said that much can be determined about the character of a man by studying the way he treats animals.
Memories of Mary Lou
I long ago asked why the bull had a ring in its nose. I was told, simply, to never get close enough to find...
As school begins, Cort’s Lyme disease battle continues
Columnist Judith Sutherland shares the ongoing horror her family faces in the battle against Lyme disease. Her son, Cort, experiences symptoms of chronic Lyme disease - "like living through a nightmare that just won't go away."
Learning farm ropes can be shocking
It made me stand up a little taller when my dad said to me one morning in the milking parlor, “I just couldn’t farm without you. You do good work.”
Virus sheds light on farmers’ plight
Judith Sutherland offers insight into the complications related to COVID-19 that are impacting both farmers and consumers.
Friendships are testaments to strong connections
Judith Sutherland recalls the kindness her mother's dear friend Mrs. Mac always showed to her family.
Great Plains is a nice place to visit, but not many want to...
A current issue of National Geographic sparked thoughts in columnist Judith Sutherland's mind.
Choices determine life’s path
Blind faith, with a dose of sometimes subtle instinct, is what often determines the opportunities we choose to grab onto and those we let pass by.
Paying tribute to an old friend
Blessed with a long life, this morning it feels to many of us that Vic Kahl’s journey still wasn’t quite long enough as we say the final farewell.
Hunting for raccoons: Part three
Judith Sutherland shares her husband's storied coon hunting experiences, and how they've shaped some cherished memories.
