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Growing up a farm boy, I was intrigued by anything with an engine. Tractors, combines, swathers, skid loaders, etc. Grease and gasoline smelled wonderful to me. And diesel fuel smoke was the best. …
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By Terry Campbell
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5/16/25
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There is a strong drive within many of us to be able to do an activity without the assistance of another. Perhaps this started when you discovered how much more of the world you could explore when …
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By Noel Aldrich, PhD, CNS, Licensed Nutritionist
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5/9/25
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May is here which means Mother’s Day is once again upon us. I for one am looking forward to spending time with my own mother this Mother’s Day.
Now that we’re adults my mom generally spends …
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By RosaLin Alcoser
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5/2/25
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Sun Exposure: Natural sunlight plays a vital role in supporting overall health. Sunlight-derived vitamin D remains in the bloodstream two to three times longer than supplements, making it a more …
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By Dr. Shauna Burshem, D.C.
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5/2/25
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Tennessee has all the social events of any big city, even in the backwoods. They may be a little crude but they still exist. Big Sandy is one of those places on the banks of the Kentucky Lake. It is …
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By Terry Campbell
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4/18/25
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You and I are very dependent on our bones to hold us up and to keep us going. Your muscles are important too, but those muscles are only helpful if they have a bone that they can move. We can take …
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By Noel Aldrich, PhD, CNS, Licensed Nutritionist
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4/11/25
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The recent popularity of weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, originally developed as treatments for diabetes, has sparked both intrigue and concern. These drugs, which belong to a group …
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By Shauna Burshem, D.C.
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4/4/25
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Back in my day, eggs were so cheap we could dye them without eating them; or throw them at people’s houses. Along with similar phrases are all things that I have recently said while being mad about …
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By RosaLin Alcoser
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4/4/25
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Tennessee is a state with lots of lakes and rivers. It also gets lots of rain at times. Six inches of rain overnight is not an unusual occurrence. And it has to go somewhere, and there is always …
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By Terry Campbell
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3/21/25
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Substitute – we frequently use the term to describe an individual who is taking the place of the original starter or the full-time employee typically assigned to the role. A substitute is essential …
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By Noel Aldrich, PhD, CNS, Licensed Nutritionist
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3/14/25
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False spring happens nearly every year. Whether it be in February or mid-March we always have one week out of the winter here in Minnesota that warms up and lets you think that Spring just might be …
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By RosaLin Alcoser
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3/7/25
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Have you ever wondered why some family members fall ill while others remain perfectly healthy? If “germs” truly controlled our health outcomes, shouldn’t we all get sick when exposed to the …
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By Dr. Shauna Burshem, D.C.
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3/7/25
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I have had this Red Wing crock around the farm for most of my life. I remember when my parents got it. It was in October of 1968. Our neighbors, Lester & Lillian Derby, had a farm auction since they …
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By Terry Campbell
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2/21/25
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We are all familiar with the concept of “comfort food.” When you want to celebrate, or you want to introduce some happy experience into a day that has been challenging then you may be choosing a …
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By Noel Aldrich, PhD, CNS, Licensed Nutritionist
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2/14/25
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Living in the age of information, it can feel like options for everything are abundant, perhaps even to a paralyzing degree. There are dozens of subscription services you can sign up for, everything …
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By Brian Kettering, Director of Day Camps at Camp Victory, Zumbro Falls
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2/7/25
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It seems the way we think about alcohol consumption may be on the verge of a major shift. According to U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and a recently released report, alcohol is now officially …
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By Shauna Burshem, D.C.
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2/7/25
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There is nothing I fear more on this earth than geese… well maybe snakes, but geese are the more immediate threat. Because here in Minnesota geese are everywhere.
Geese are at the park, in the …
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By RosaLin Alcoser
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2/7/25
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Spending my life as a farmer I have learned to repair most types of equipment. To begin with it was a necessity. Farming in the mid 1980’s was a survival mode existence. I took it for granted, if …
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By Terry Campbell
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1/24/25
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When it comes to spine health, planks are one of the best exercises you can integrate into your routine. I’ve worked with countless individuals who struggle with posture issues and lower back pain, …
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By Dr. Shauna Burshem, D.C.
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1/10/25
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The concept of designated “outdoor time” is a mostly recent phenomenon. Some folks born in a year that starts with the number 19 can remember a time where your mother gave you a designated inside …
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By Brian Kettering, Director of Day Camps at Camp Victory, Zumbro Falls, MN
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1/10/25
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