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"It likes zero salt, that's fresh water, and the salt water makes it die."
The Singing River has the Blues
"In rural areas like Houston County, there isn't much left except rusting rails, dilapidated bridges and rotting ties."
Railroading's Glory Days Still Remembered
"I'm not your typical anything I don't think. But I do care about Spring Grove."
Sarah Schroeder: Young Lady Democrat
"Throughout Houston's 144 year history, businesses have changed, just as in other rural towns across the nation."
Next Gen Rural Retail
"Took my four wheeler which was nice!"
Commuting in Southeastern Minnesota
"Our dad would get on to us for riding the saw."
Buffalo Island: Crosscut Saw
"If that holds five gallons, you've probably got about four when get to the top with it."
Buffalo Island: Well Bucket
"I hate to think about these!"
Buffalo Island: Hay Cradle
"You make some cracklins. That's the skin off a hog. They fix it and they make cracklins and they were good."
Buffalo Island: Black Pot
"If you weren't careful, it would kick back and break your arm."
Buffalo Island: Tractor Crank
"That was hard work but one thing about it was you didn't have to do it everyday."
Buffalo Island: Mule Shears
"You go out until you get the correct weight."
Buffalo Island: Cotton Scales

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