A race begins on the farm this time of year. A flurry of activity begins and doesn’t end until the finish line appears when the fall harvest is complete. I’m on my way out the door for work …
In the 19th and 20th century, America and Europe were so bloody. In the second half of the 18th century, the question “Do we live in the land of the free?” was never settled, but nearly …
On a relatively warm, foggy evening last week, a group of three women traveled to a small town to learn about a ministry to women at their local church. Subtly, almost like a whisper in the wind, the …
“The seeds are on the shelves! The seeds are on the shelves!” I wanted to proclaim like some green-thumbed Paul Revere after I went to the store the other day. The snow is melting away, and …
Each spring, our community shares in a special milestone: preparing to welcome our newest learners into kindergarten. There is nothing quite like the energy and promise that comes with a new class of …
Winter is always a tenuous time for Minnesota wildlife. We can never be sure just what difficulties will be created by our cold-weather season. What we do know is some winters are more challenging …
Heading into the NFL’s free agency period that kicked off this week, the Minnesota Vikings were somewhere between $43 million to $47 million over the league’s salary cap. If they had any …
Beginning in 1940, when kids were privileged, watching movie matinees for 9 cents on Sundays, we were conscious that big fights, or wars, were being fought — but only far, far away, we were …
This is an exciting time for Foley Public Schools, with the recent state run with our boys wrestling team, basketball in playoffs and knowledge bowl progressing as well. This follows a very …
God is always working behind the scenes of our circumstances. As a teen, could you imagine what your best life would be? Looking back, my imagination would have never been able to get …
Community journalism is filled with numerous instances of interest-piquing work. A story assignment in this week’s Benton County Herald serves as a prime example. This week, I spent a …
On the heels of a three-game road trip that included critical wins over the Portland Trailblazers, Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets, the Minnesota Timberwolves find themselves in fourth place …
