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High tunnel, low cost
Felton, Minn. - From a distance, it looks like a giant snake skeleton against the blue Minnesota sky.
But drive closer, and you realize this is a high tunnel like few others.
May 04, 2012
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Kovels Antiques: Ironing history reveals many collectible items
Permanent-press fabrics have relieved most households of the need to iron clothing. In past centuries, ironing was an almost daily duty of a woman in the home.
By By Terry Kovel , April 27, 2012
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Kovels Antiques: Garden decor, lawn ornaments still popular
If you don’t already have rabbits hopping around your garden, you might want to buy an antique garden rabbit to fool your friends.
By By Terry Kovel , April 13, 2012
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Farmer says goodbye to column
Decades ago, Val Farmer was giving a talk on rural psychology at the South Dakota State Fair in Huron when a reporter approached him to do a story. Farmer said yes, but wasn’t entirely happy with the way it turned out – and figured he could do better.
March 30, 2012
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Kovels Antiques: Santa inspired by many cultures
Santa Claus has changed in appearance throughout the centuries. He is now a mixture of the Dutch, German, Scandinavian, British and American characters that have represented Christmas. The earliest Santa-like figure was Saint Nicholas of Myra, a fourth-century Greek bishop. He was pictured as a thin bishop in religious clothing.
By By Terry Kovel , December 23, 2011
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Kovels Antiques: Chestnuts have been eaten since prehistoric times
A Chinese porcelain “chestnut basket” recently was offered for sale at a Virginia auction. We looked at the basket, which appears to be a bowl and underplate, and wondered if the reticulated (cut-out) areas were simply decorative or if they were important because the bowl held chestnuts.
By By Terry Kovel , December 09, 2011
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Kovels Antiques: Glass traps, pottery kept ants away from food
Ants have been sneaking inside warm houses for centuries. Our ancestors did not use poison, but they had a way to keep the ants away from their food.
They made ant traps of pottery or glass designed to keep ants from climbing up the legs of a kitchen or dining room table.
By By Terry Kovel , November 18, 2011
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Prairie Boutique marks three decades
Fargo - Every year, Connie Bruse mails more than 1,200 red postcards to remind people that Prairie Boutique is just around the corner.
“We have a huge following,” she said.
By Mike Nowatzki , November 11, 2011
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Kovels Antiques: Many football toys made over the years
During football season, fans shop for T-shirts, banners, nodding heads, glasses and other souvenirs of the game. Through the years, many football toys also have been made.
By By Terry Kovel , November 11, 2011
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