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Rural Reflections

Science EN ↓ 100 episodes

Rural Reflections is a simple approach to daily life viewed from a rural perspective. Grant Nelson is a columnist and podcaster who has written for several area media outlets for almost 22 years. This podcast will take you back to your childhood, or it may make today’s technology seem a bit simpler-or just make you feel good. Grant often writes a letter to his brother, Dave Nelson, who lives in Carrington, North Dakota then invites listeners to peer over his shoulder and hear what he has to say. Rural Reflections is a podcast where it is always Sunday morning.

Author

MWC

Category

Science

Podcast website

kfgo.com

Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

Building Character Through Personal Responsibility (more interesting than it sounds) 05.07.2026

Personal responsibility has become the hot potato no one wants to end up holding last. It's actually your chance to build character. (this is more interesting than it sounds!) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Corral Full of Memories 29.06.2026

Three decades of memories gather in an old corral made for very little money and hauled on on old, converted boat trailer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No more teenage summer jobs? 22.06.2026

Teen-agers aren't working as much during the summer. This week Grant ruminates on what they are missing.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

70s late-night television with Benji 16.06.2026

The story of three television channels (maybe 3 1/2) a boy and his dog See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Smoking the imaginary cigar of success 14.06.2026

Grant loves it when a plan works out, and has too tell his brother Dave. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When the rain arrives 01.06.2026

Memories and emotions abound when the rain arrrives... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In search of the unattended station 24.05.2026

Ever seen little free library or a self-serve vegetable stand? There are the unattended stations and this week Rural Reflections goes in searh of these fun little outposts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Unscientific expert reveals the werewolf gopher 18.05.2026

Rural Reflections delves into the very unscientific art of naming gopers which display werefolf-like habits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are data centers in our future 12.05.2026

Are data centers going to drive up the cost of residential electricity? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trees are the Poetry You see 04.05.2026

If you can't write poetry, you can always plant it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As one bird survey ends, another begins 26.04.2026

The Rural Reflections headquarters begins a new bird survey just as project feederwatch ends See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is you 20.04.2026

"As we look to the skies at the work of Artemis II, our struggle may unite us" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Old farm magazines remind me of old farms 13.04.2026

"The crinkle of pulp paper and the occasional color picture are elements of farm magazines that bring Rural Reflections back to a time when farming was a passion, more than a business." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will I Always Be Mr Buckthorn 07.04.2026

"In this episode of Rural Reflections, Grant asks brother Dave if his legacy will be his battle with buckthorn" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Making Small Creations from Big Ideas 29.03.2026

Small projects represent big ideas and welcome learning in this week's Rural Reflections See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's Your Why? 23.03.2026

In life or in the gym, you can't get much done until you find out "what's your why? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

High School Sports Develop Character, Not a Career 16.03.2026

High school sports are there to develop healthy bodies and good character, they are not career training. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four Books, Seven Paragraphs, One Podcast. 10.03.2026

When an idea isn't podcast, but it is a paragraph, you put it together with a few other ideas and call it Rural Reflections See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stepping Back to Enjoy Hoyt Axton's Perspective 10.03.2026

Heading out west to see our dreams comes true and see life from the perspective of Hoyt Axton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Snirt and Soil Loss Not a History Worth Repeating 23.02.2026

The loss of valuable soil now has a number attached to it and mirrors a history not worth repeating. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Antique, Collectible or Just Plain Old 17.02.2026

Antique, Collectible or just plain old? Grant finds an answer to this question that he never expected. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buying Batteries Forces Dietary Changes 09.02.2026

When buying batteries forces a change to white bread and bologna, Grant has to tell his brother Dave. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No Thank-You? 02.02.2026

Is the art of thankfulness a victim of one of those cultural changes that always plays to the poorest of character?" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talkin' Hockey 26.01.2026

There isn't much better than watching high school hockey while two seventh grade annoucers describe it in a way they call, "talkin' hockey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Winter Olympics 19.01.2026

Do you get fired up for the Winter Olympics? Are they any more newsworthy than who plays the halftime show at the Super Bowl? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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