Walnut Grove, Minn.-Disturbing reports from the acquaintances of Isaiah Edwards indicate that– in what can only be described as an act of a deranged individual–the man left a primate unattended at his home while he ran to the post office. “Mr. Edwards has always had his share of problems,” long time friend Laura Ingalls Wilder…
Sleepy Eye, Minn.–Recent recipient of restored sight Adam Kendall now recalls a prior incident in which he wishes he had acted differently. “We were moving the blind school from Winoka to Walnut Grove,” Kendall tells us. “It’s a long journey, and they didn’t really think about the wagon to kid ratio ahead of time, so…
New York, New York–The recent sensationalistic tactics used by William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer in this city to increase circulation has led to the emergence of a new term: Yellow Journalism. Although most of the present day 1890’s New Yorkers believe the turn of phrase is new, with first usage attributed to one Ervin…
Walnut Grove, Minn.- Laura Wilder’s recent attack of Brenda Sue Longworth in the streets of Walnut Grove has residents remembering past red flags that the young woman has displayed. “I remember when she first met Almanzo,” Albert Ingalls recalls, “and she carved their initials together in a heart on a tree on our way home…
Sleepy Eye, Minn.-Residents of Sleepy Eye are astonished by Adam Kendall’s return a mere eight episodes after beginning law school. The quick turnaround is especially astonishing considering Adam just regained his sight. “He really went full speed ahead,” Hester Sue Terhune commented. “Land sakes did he ever! I couldn’t believe my eyes when he just…
Walnut Grove, Minn.- In what is proving to be a common occurrence, Charles Ingalls punched a man and then cried. Townsfolk in Walnut Grove noticed the unusual behavior of Charles Ingalls shortly after he moved to the town with his family, and it has persisted–even intensified–to the present day. “His emotions really seem to be…
Walnut Grove, Minn.- Residents of Walnut Grove are marveling at Doc Baker’s relatively trim body in light of how much pie the medical professional receives in payment for services. “He must have a great metabolism,” Nels Oleson commented. “He’s always getting paid with food. Granted he gets some chickens and apples, but he gets so…
Walnut Grove, Minn.-In the latest occurrence of Charles Ingalls’s injuries, it is suspected by some that the man injures himself on purpose just so he has an excuse to go shirtless. “I remember the first time Charles injured his ribs,” Doc Baker tells us. “He had just moved to town and fell out of a…
Walnut Grove, Minn.-In recent exciting news for the sleepy town of Walnut Grove, a representative from The Pathfinder is going to come speak with John Sanderson, Jr. about his poetry. Upon learning of this exciting news, John’s new fiancée, Mary Ingalls, excitedly shared the news about The Pathfinder (but not her childhood engagement) with her…
Walnut Grove, Minn.-The New Year: a time to start fresh, set some goals, and reevaluate your life and ambitions. This time on the calendar marks a time when the old is gone and the new has arrived. It seems that anything is possible in the New Year, and one man in Walnut Grove couldn’t be…
