Hunter enthusiasm high but wildfowl are scarce

Fall hunting seasons get started this week with plenty of opportunities. On Sept. 1, Minnesotans will be able to hunt doves for what is now the seventh year. Then, on Saturday, the September goose season gets rolling. Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Microsoft numbers are mixed

There's good news and bad news for Microsoft this month. After years of losing ground to Firefox and other rivals, Microsoft's Internet Explorer gained ground for a second month in a row, according to a market researcher. On the other hand, while Windows 7 topped Vista in number of users, it still fell way short to XP's numbers. Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Readers: I need your help

It's not every day I ask Citizen readers for help, but today I'm asking for a little guidance. I received a stunning e-mail the other day from Dr. James Smith. It is so amazing, I'm really not sure what to do. On one hand, I stand to gain a huge sum of money. On the other, . . . well, let's just get to the point. Wednesday, September 01, 2010

A classy young lady

If you watched last week's Cottonwood County Fair Talent Show, you saw some pretty outstanding talent again in 2010. Without question, our area is loaded with talented individuals. Whether they sing, dance, sing and dance, play instruments, sing and play an instrument or dazzle the crowd with yo-yo tricks, this year's talent show had it all. However, for three individuals who captured titles in the show, their talent goes to another stage this week at the Minnesota State Fair. They will compete to advance to the big stage on Labor Day. Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Faired out in time for school

This past weekend may have been one of the most exhausting I've ever experienced. The Cottonwood County Fair wrapped up Sunday, and summer is now officially over with school now underway in most places in southwest Minnesota. But for some reason, this year's fair was particularly exhausting. Was it the heat? Possibly. The humidity? Probably. The chasing after kids? That probably had a bit to do with it as well. Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Grilling steaks for the 'rival'

Listen, there's nothing I like better than a juicy county fair hamburger and a shake from the Dairy Producer's stand, but there's a lot more to "Fair Food" than meets the eye. Friday afternoon, I spent a little time sampling the delicious fair offerings and chatting with operators of some non-profit food stands. I learned plenty. Wednesday, August 25, 2010