This summer construction will be going on on De Smet’s Third Street, where the Ingalls family lived after they moved to town once and for all. It’s also the street that houses Prairie House Manor. Water mains in the center…
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Road Work in De Smet
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The Way I See It: Melissa Sue Anderson on the Today Show
I find it somewhat ironic that first Laura’s books were converted to television — and now the stars of that television series are all writing books. We told you about Melissa Gilbert’s Prairie Tale: A Memoir last year. Melissa played…
Ask the Experts: Biography About Laura Ingalls Wilder?
Hi there, I was wondering whether you would be able to help me. I have been looking around for a biography about Laura Ingalls Wilder, but there seem to be so many. I was wondering if you would be able…
Would Pa Go For A Subprime Mortgage?
If he had Mr. Edwards to talk him into it? What do you think? Me, I think Pa wouldn’t go for it. But that young cuss, Almanzo? As drawn to debt as he was? Maybe … (I love how the…
Rules of Engagement
This year marks the ten-year anniversary of my marriage. Even all these years later, I’m still regularly asked to tell the story of how my husband and I met. I’m forever explaining how on earth a farmer from Kansas could…
Partnering with the Betsy-Tacy Society
I’m pleased to announce a partnership with the Betsy-Tacy Society in Mankato that will allow folks who come to LauraPalooza this summer to get a taste of Deep Valley! Costumed volunteers will join our residential attendees for Wednesday nights ice…
Moving Pictures
Well, the Hard Winter is over — for most of us, anyway — and spring has arrived in all its glory. As we celebrated winter’s end with the Ingalls family in our final chapters of The Long Winter discussion, so…
Rose’s Legacy
We often refer to the “Little House” books as being Laura’s legacy… but what about the legacy of her daughter, Rose Wilder Lane? The Libertarian Legacy of Rose Wilder Lane is a fascinating read, particularly for those attempting to understand…
The Long Winter, Chapter 33: Christmas In May
[Edited to add: I’m so sorry! I did not credit Laura Welser with writing this wonderful post. -Sandra] Guest post by Laura Welser I remember, like it was yesterday (and, believe me, it wasn’t!), the very first time I read…
Homesteader Price Is Going Up
With spring well in session, plans are coming together for the 18th issue of the Homesteader. That’s nine years of newsletters, two per year. And I’ll tell you something. I’ve loved putting together every single one. Ever since I attended…