Farmer’s Insight from the Inauguration

Politicians Shiver, Farmers Snicker

“Ever Heard of Layering Up, Mr. President?”

By Rusty Haybale, Senior Cold Front Correspondent

The recent inauguration ceremony took a dramatic turn when Washington’s elite, swaddled in designer overcoats and clinging to hand warmers like life depended on it, faced an unexpected terror—a light winter breeze. Farmers across America, meanwhile, watched the televised spectacle from their barns, coffee in hand, shaking their heads.

By Clara Olsen

Clara Olsen found her calling at the University of North Dakota, where she majored in Broadcast Journalism with a minor in Scandinavian Studies. Working initially for a local news station, Clara's storytelling took a humorous turn when she ventured into stand-up comedy. Her routines, filled with anecdotes from her Norwegian American upbringing and her quirky observations of everyday life, quickly gained popularity for their warmth and authenticity.