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Emergency at Bde Maka Ska!

The call came in at 8:52 AM. There was a medical emergency at Bde Maka Ska ! The paramedics were racing down the road with siren on and lights flashing! But to where? "Is it near Lake Calhoun?" asked the driver. "I don't know!" answered his partner. As the paramedics rolled on past the newly erected sign, the bystanders looked on in disbelief!

Jeffers Petroglyphs

My favorite site from our recent trip was definitely the Jeffers Petroglyphs ! We toured the rock outcrop with Chuck, who was both knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the multitude of rock carvings. The whole thing reminds me of an ancient database. The lighting can make all the difference in seeing the animals, hand and foot prints and other amazing signs and ideas depicted by these long-gone artists and scholars. We also took advantage of the atlatl range for throwing spears/darts.

Sod House on the Prairie

Located on a farm in Sanborn, Minnesota, we found the Prairie Sod House . This exhibit is quite interesting and the "Soddy" appears well maintained. However, many of the other structures are showing signs of decay. I enjoyed this place and the fact that you can go inside of the Soddy and Dugout.

Harkin Store

We visited the Harkin Store in New Ulm, Minnesota. While this is an interesting story and we can step into it, it is also one of the smallest "museums" that I have ever been to.

Fort Ridgely

We visited Fort Ridgely in Fairfax, Minnesota. The one existing building houses the visitor center and museum. Outside, the stone foundations show where the fort's buildings had been and signage helps to tell the story.

Minneapolis Released Police Body Cam Footage

https://kstp.com/news/minneapolis-release-police-body-camera-footage-of-thurman-blevins-shooting-/5009790/?cat=1 https://kstp.com/news/protesters-interrupt-hennepin-county-attorney-mike-freeman-news-conference-thurman-blevins/5010365/?cat= I'm convinced that Thurman Blevins would never have been shot by police if he had followed their instructions. Instead, he ran and can be seen with a gun in the video. Those who are still shouting for "justice," are not looking for justice. They are looking for revenge. If I was to fault the officers involved, it might be that no one (in most any other job) can repeatedly shout the "F" word at someone; and perhaps they should shout "police" instead. The last time I was pulled over by a police officer, he cited speeding as the reason but I know he was trolling for DWI arrests. When he was unable to give me either a ticket for speeding or arrest me for DWI, he began to swear at me. Then he let me go on my way. I ...

CuTRis Calls "Bullshed"

CuTRis Calls "Bullshed" UnAssociated Press July 26, 2018 During brief remarks to the press early this morning, CuTRis said he was calling, " Bullshed " on President Donald Trump. When asked exactly what he was referring to, CuTRis replied, "Pretty much everything he has ever said—including the things he said, and then said the opposite thing a day or two later."

International Owl Center

We visited the International Owl Center in Houston, MN. It is a tiny place with a big interest in owls. There were 3 live owls on site. The program was great. If you were to visit and not have the opportunity to see the program, you might feel cheated—so make sure your visit coincides with one. This little center has the hope to be big someday. Hopefully that will happen.

Historic Forestville

We visited Historic Forestville in Preston, MN. I had thought it was bigger; since the website refers to the town. It is, however, the house, store and a few other buildings of the town's (formerly) most influential family. Still, walking into that store and house was like walking into a historic novel. Even though it was raining when we visited, the tours were full and the old town was bustling. The bridge and grounds around the Root River are spectacular.

Mystery Cave

We visited the Mystery Cave in Preston, MN. Our tour guide, Joseph, took us on an hour trip below ground where we saw a number of amazing formations. Most spectacular was the pool of water near the end of the tour. It appeared that the tours were all full so I suggest buying tickets in advance like we did.

Shooting in Minneapolis Park

Shooting in Minneapolis Park UnAssociated Press July 16, 2018 At least 9 shots were fired in a crowded Minnehaha Park yesterday . No one is overly concerned and no protests are planned since police were not involved in the shooting.

Don't Report Bear Sightings!

Wild bears are typically easy to scare away with loud noises. Please don't report bear sightings in Minnesota. The standard practice by "authorities" is to murder the bear "as a threat to humans." http://kstp.com/news/bear-killed-after-wandering-into-minnesota-recreation-area-lake-minnetonka/4979313/

Surf and Turf

Breakfast Burrito

Make Hay While the Sun Shines

We were making hay while the sun was shining at Oliver Kelly Farm yesterday!

Simon Bar Sinister Steals Google Drives

"And when I press the button, everyone's Google Drive will be mine!"

Fort Snelling on July 4th

I took my family to Fort Snelling for July 4th this year and it was an amazing experience! I must applaud the interpretive staff for making it an enjoyable and informative time. We watched dress parades, a mock battle, musket and cannon firing, and listened to the reading of The Declaration of Independence . On our drive over in the morning, we navigated six inch deep puddles in flooded roads as the sky opened up and rain poured down along with lightning and thunder!. When we arrived at the fort, there was a line waiting to check-in despite the weather. It seems that even a monsoon doesn't stop this show! By the time we walked down to the old fort, the sky was beginning to clear and we settled in for a great time. Later, I toured the gallery exhibit, Courage and Compassion: Our Shared Story of the Japanese American World War II Experience . The entire thing left me feeling humble d. I thought too, of my mother's German-American family, who left their native language and German...

Happy Independence Day!