Few things in this world capture the magic of childhood like Santa Claus. Dubbed “Father Christmas,” he’s the jolly old elf who keeps tabs on …

It’s finally here, the week in which we celebrate Thanksgiving. For many of us, our Thursday will be spent eating turkey with all the trimming…

Hello McLeod County. Can you believe that the end of 2021 is already so near

It was a Friday night in September 1917. As a matter of fact, it was Friday the 13th, a day known for bad fortune. Two young men from Lakevill…

It’s amazing just how many things have changed in the past century. For hundreds of years people lived basically the same way: horse and buggy…

History is a great thing. I can honestly say that I love learning new things about our past, especially the little tidbits that wouldn’t typic…

It’s been roughly 3 1/2 years since I began writing this weekly history column. At this point, I think it’s safe to say that I like to write. …

EDITOR NOTE: This is Part 4 of a series of history columns about Glencoe Medal of Honor recipient Axel Reed, who fought in the Civil War. Clic…

EDITOR NOTE: This is Part 3 of a series of history columns about Glencoe Medal of Honor recipient Axel Reed, who fought in the Civil War. Clic…

EDITOR NOTE: This is Part 2 of a series of history columns about Glencoe Medal of Honor recipient Axel Reed, who fought in the Civil War. Clic…