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Our devices sometimes make real conversation difficult and may leave us isolated.  Real conversation requires face to face interaction.  (Photo by Rene Bergrstrom)

Essay | Hungry for Conversation

Julie Little thinks we need to learn to talk to each other again.

The Fillmore County Historical Society in Fountain has a vast collection of historical data. Former Executive Director Sara Sturgis is pictured here researching information for a society project. (Submitted photo)

Essay | Going Down the Research Rabbit Hole

Sara Sturgis explores the challenges researchers face documenting the past.

Joan Finnegan unloads apples on the loading dock.  Five families collected a range of apple varieties, including Cortland, Haralson, and Fireside, making for a complex tasty cider.   (Photo by Lori Slindee)

Essay | Cider: An Annual Tradition

A group of friends gather annually to harvest apples and make cider enjoyed throughout the year. This is their story.

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