### Don’s Newsletter

Don Bell

Retired audio engineer. Took up metal working in the late 90's, remarried and moved to SE Minnesota.

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### Electric Bill

**Posted by**: [Don Bell](https://substack.com/@donbell)

**Date**: Jun 6, 2026

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### Scoundrel Don Bell 2026

The dictionary defines a scoundrel as a disreputable person. Google tells me that it means: "Someone who behaves very badly toward other people, especially by cheating them or deceiving them". An earlier definition was: "An audacious rascal, one destitute of all moral scruple."

Sound like anyone you are familiar with? Sometimes a person who is impulsive or misinformed may appear to be a scoundrel. It really depends on their awareness of their behavior or maybe a lack thereof.

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### Six More Weeks of Winter  
**Posted by**: [Don Bell](https://substack.com/@donbell)  
**Date**: Feb 4, 2026

The locals will tell you if you can’t take the winters then you don’t deserve the summers. Minnesota is a beautiful place in the Summer. Lakes, clear blue skies, boating, fishing and outdoor recreation. Bike trails and hiking trails and small towns with Bed and Breakfast accommodations.