Sometimes, I am awed by the coincidences that occur in our world — the chance encounters with close acquaintances in faraway places or those that drift into our lives for mere moments, reminding us …

Books find their way into my hands a myriad of ways. My dear friend, Nancy, will just bring me a book she loved, put it in my hands, and my life will be forever changed. That is one of the best ways. …

Early in April 1912, the Foley Independent, edited by Emanuel Nyman, gained the attention of readers who were shedding winter woolies and easing into — guess what? The baseball season, of course! …

To begin, it is essential to understand that a curriculum is more than just textbooks and worksheets. Curriculum is made up of both teacher and student materials, lessons, assessments, and …

Spring in Minnesota is often a roller coaster ride. Fleeting warm days provide a tease of pleasant weather to come before repeatedly giving way to the determined grip of Old Man Winter over several …

When the Twins dealt flamethrowing closer Jhoan Duran to the Phillies last summer as part of their massive divestiture of talent at the trade deadline, their return from Philadelphia included two top …

Hi. How are you? How are you really? What do you think about when you wake up at 3 a.m.? What makes you excited to wake up at 6 a.m.? I can’t help but think that our world is still under a satanic …

The Minnesota State Board of Immigration was established shortly after our Civil War ended. The board’s work ended in 1886. It was called to duty again in 1907 and no longer existed after 1925. …

At Foley Intermediate School, one of the strongest traditions of the school year continues to bring students, families and staff together. The school’s biannual sixth through eighth grade student …

When an actor appears in commercials promising your dog will “live longer” by consuming a pitched pet food, it’s time to wonder about celebrity endorsements. I have questions about …

After a disappointing 9-8 season marred with poor quarterback play, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell plainly stated that the franchise’s top priority this offseason was to build the …

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has opened the enrollment period for the Farmer Bridge Assistance program, providing $11 billion in one-time bridge payments to row crop producers in response to …