Proof you can ride a bicycle across the country at any age
I have a bicycle. I used to ride it, but not a lot.
I once dreamed of riding across the country. Almost every summer many bicyclists would come through Minnesota travelling on Highway 14 on their way across the U.S. The major route was popular with those who crossed from west to east.
In fact, “The Big Ride Across America,” a fundraiser for the American Lung Association, had dozens of bikers travelling through each year. Several invited me to come along.
I thought it would be fun to try. However, reality set in rather quickly when I would tire out riding my bike 10 blocks around town.
After passing the age of 50, I knew for sure riding across the country was no longer an option. Riding across town was hardly a viable possibility.
Or is it?
On Wednesday morning I got a call from the Blue Earth City Hall about a photo and story opportunity for this week.
Why do we report on preliminary tax levy increases? Because...
Two things are inevitable – death and taxes – according to the old saying.
Some people claim tax increases are also inevitable. That may be true, especially if you read all the stories about city, county, school levies this time of year.
Political campaigns no place for lies
With only six weeks left until the presidential election, the campaigners are getting down to serious politicking.
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I don't know about you, but the political ads on TV are starting to get to me. And not in the way the candidates want.
They are getting annoying.
Don't get me wrong.
Everyone has a hobby, some are just a bit stranger than others
Everyone should have a hobby — something fun that they enjoy doing when not at work. Whether it is golf or bowling, fishing or hunting, knitting or crocheting, you need a diversion.
Watching television does not count.
Can you have a circus without elephants?
Before heading for a weekend of camping over the Labor Day holiday, I noticed a poster on a store in downtown Blue Earth saying the circus was coming to town.
A circus, I thought. Really? I hadn’t heard a word about it.
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