“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne

World War II World War II resulted in some problems for those on the farm. The rationing of fuel and rubber were more obvious, but there were also restrictions regarding housing. Sometimes solutions were created to circumvent these problems.

My Dad needed to build a house. The limit on residential construction was $900.00. That amount of money didn’t build a house, even in those days. Dad needed more cropland, plus he needed a house. This was his solution.

Dad bought 136 acres with a 3 story house on it. There were also some out-buildings that he needed. The property was ¼ mile from his original farm, so the farm out-buildings could be moved without dis-assembly.

Investment in farm land was an acceptable expenditure. The buildings were moved and crops were planted in the farmland.

A hole was dug where the house was to be

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located. The hole was bordered with concrete and divided in half; half being cellar and the other half being cistern. A footing of concrete was created around the parameter of the proposed structure. Although the lower level and the trench for the footing were dug with a shovel, there was already a financial investment in the concrete for the proposed house.

The house on the new property was disassembled and the building materials were used to create the new house. There was no plumbing or electrical wiring in the new house, but the shingles and siding did use up the $900.00. To offset the financial limitation, the upstairs level was used as a granary. It was not very convenient to carry gunny sacks full of grain up a ladder to the second floor, but that is how it was done.

The house was about 20 foot by 36 foot. It had a 6x6 entry on the front and consisted of a bedroom with a closet. A living room with a large heating stove. A kitchen with a sink and pantry. It was warm and comfortable.

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Rinde Family to host Breakfast on the Farm

Todd County Breakfast on the Farm event was created to help connect the public with agriculture. Rinde Family Farm has volunteered to help make that connection happen by hosting the event in 2023.

This is the family’s second time to host and wanted to share some modern agriculture industry changes like adding robotic milkers to the operation since hosting in 2018.

Roger and Bonnie Rinde originally started their farm east of Browerville, and have expanded in many areas as their 3 children have returned back home and joined the operation as Rinde Farm LLC. Jeff, Justin and Kayla and their families all live close and are involved with the many aspects of farm operations.

They are excited to share their operation with a farm tour, display modern technology and

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Todd County Breakfast on the Farm will be having lunch on Saturday, June 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a menu of cheeseburgers, chips, milk and ice cream for a small fee.

Please park at the Todd County Fairgrounds in Long Prairie and ride the buses to the farm. There will be no public parking at the farm.

All Stars

Have you ever lost something and your heart stops with devastating fear? Last week my wife and I took a little trip to see our daughter and son-in-law. On the way home we stopped to grab a bite to eat and fill the car. That was about two hours from home, and it was late when we finally made it. We unloaded the car and went to bed. The next day, I was in my office and Lori called me up wondering it her purse was in my pickup. Fear was creeping in on me. Do you know how many things she has in her purse?

I am not sure why I looked in the pickup because we drove the car, it wasn’t there! I drove home to help her look. We looked everywhere, then as I was leaving, Lori said sheepishly, “look behind you." There on the doorknob of the pantry was her purse. I gently walked up to her and gave her a big hug, comforting her.

Now, I only know of a few people who read these articles, but I know there are many. I know that there might be someone reading that has put off turning their life over to God. Life is too much fun, or for one reason or another the church or a Christian has offended them in the past, so they ignore God’s calling them. Let me invite you into the kingdom of Heaven, right now. Confess your sins and ask God to come into and take control of your life. Jesus came into the world to save us from the penalty of death and hell. John 3:17 “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.”

If you have refused God up to this point, then the Bible says you are lost, but if you have invited Jesus into your heart, then, you will spend eternity with God, you are “found." Look at Luke 15:8-10 says “Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins and loses one. Doesn’t she light a lamp, sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it?

9And when she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin.’ 10In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”

-Pastor Bruce Miller from Swanville Bible Church, 320-547-2916

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HAPPY HOUR: Mon.-Wed.: 4:30-6:30 PM $3.00

Thursday: All Day/Night $2.50

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Monday: (5-9 pm) $3 Build a Burger Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Onions (raw/fried), Mushrooms, Jalapenos, Sauerkraut, Cheese (Swiss, American, Pepper Jack) Toppings 50¢ each; Bacon 50¢ Slice

Tuesday: (5-9 pm) Choice of:

3 Chicken Strips w/Toast & Fries $7.50

6 Drummies w/Toast & Fries $7.50

Walleye Wednesday: (5-9:30 pm) Walleye Fingers w/Fries $8.50

Thursday: (5-9 pm) Taco Wrap $8.50

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Fri., June 2: Cheeseburger w/Fries

Mon., June 5: Roast Beef & Swiss Sandwich w/Fries or Potato Salad

Tues., June 6: Baked Chicken Dinner

Wed., June 7: Chicken Chow Mein

Thurs., June 8: Ribs & Kraut Dinner

Fri., June 9: Cheeseburger w/Fries or Chili

Friday: (5-9 pm) Choice of:

• 6 oz. Steak $12 • Add 3 Shrimp $15

• 6 oz. Butter/Garlic Steak $12

• Add 3 Shrimp $15

• 6 Shrimp $9.00 • Served with Baked Potato

Saturday: (4-8 pm) 1/4 lb. Hamburger $2.50

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THURSDAY: 5-9 PM Includes Salad Bar & Choice of Potato

• Chicken & Ribs $15.95

• 8 oz. Ground Sirloin $13.95

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