Chickenpeople: They're everywhere
I object to the fact that the Hometown Focus is dedicating an entire issue to chickens. I’m not sure whether it’s heredity, environment, early-life trauma, or some kind of chemical imbalance that causes a person to become a chicken. It’s my theory that the behavior which is exhibited by chickenpeople is their way of compensating for their feelings of insecurity or inadequacy. And that compensatory behavior is fine, most of the time. Everybody has to compensate for something. But in many cases this compensatory behavior can get nasty and cause other people to suffer. Full Story
The one and only [because we're not likely to repeat it] Chicken Edition [No, we're not quacked]
Well, it started as just a single story – Chick Days at L&M Supply. After speaking with the “Head Chick” (Sandy Filipiak) at L&M for a couple hours all I could think about was chickens. The details of Chick Days are spellbinding! Then I thought, well, we could do chicken recipes that week, too. Then I thought, Hey, Richie (our marketing guy) has pet chickens. He brings us eggs! He has three little boys and cute stories! Full Story
Chick Days are here!
Baby chicks are the most labor intensive item sold at L&M Supply stores in northern Minnesota. Mounds of state and federal paperwork, hundreds of hours of employee training in all seven stores, and intense customer service go into the annual Chick Days promotion held each spring.
stores in northern Minnesota. Mounds of state and federal paperwork, hundreds of hours of employee training in all seven stores, and intense customer service go into the annual Chick Days promotion held each spring. Full Story
Chicken Facts
Common questions asked by people who know nothing about chickens
Q. Do I need a rooster for my hens to lay eggs?
A. Those of you in the know, quit laughing! The answer is No. If you just want eggs to eat, hens alone can provide them. No crowing in the morning. But if you want baby chicks, you need the rooster. Full Story
Salvage yard to chicken ranch in Makinen
Three Little Birds Ranch
MAKINEN -- Pete Psick’s chicken farm all started with one tasty egg. Of course, that’s how most chicken farms begin – all those hens have to come from somewhere. But Psick was inspired to have a flock of his own after a friend and fellow chicken owner invited him over for breakfast and served fried eggs. Full Story
Chicken Scratchings
The four chickens have seen it through all four seasons in their backyard coop at the Johnson Five home in Hibbing. Thankfully, it is Spring and no Winter-freeze or skunk mishap has befallen them. Full Story
College Tuition
IS THE GOVERNMENT HELPING STUDENTS ENOUGH?
I have an older sister who is graduating from college this year with about $11,000 in student loans, and she is one of the lucky ones. With the average debt after college at $19,000 and many undergraduate students leaving college with debts exceeding $40,000, it’s pretty intimidating to prepare for college and try to find a way to pay. Full Story
In defense of the Easter Rabbit
A very large white rabbit perched on the door of Target for many weeks leading up to Easter Sunday. He had a life-like face and sported a full coat of pink with flowers (why is it, by the way, that we always refer to this bunny as male?). His prolific family was everywhere inside Target and every other store. Full Story
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