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Most people have tried them once. Others often claim to feel squeezed like one. Some people eat them daily, while others can’t stomach the smell or their texture. Sardines, often …

Ask a Trooper

Question : I was driving in the metro area the other day, and I witnessed a bus driving on the shoulder. Is this allowed? Answer : Metro Transit buses and Metro Mobility buses are permitted to …

Substance abuse disorder

Harrison wakes, and he begins to make out his bright surroundings as his eyes slowly adjust to the light. After a moment, he recognizes the familiar sights and smells of the place he calls home. The …

Vikings training camp questions

Ladies and gentlemen, it’s almost football season. NFL training camps kicked off across the country this week, with the Minnesota Vikings gathering at their state-of-the-art facility in Eagan …

Buggies in the barn

The property of Thomas Brother’s road construction company — with many horses and much machinery — was looked after in the offseason by my grandfather, Perry Foster. The barn where …

In today’s ever-evolving world, automation is no longer a future concept; it’s here, and it’s transforming the way we work.   Across industries, from manufacturing to …

A lived life

“I will not die an unlived life,” the poem — from a book of blessings entitled “A Grateful Heart” — began as Carol’s son read it at her memorial service. …

Come awake

Upon repentance and a contrite and humble spirit, the Lord revives. “For thus says the high and lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is holy: I dwell in the high and holy place, …

In today’s ever-evolving world, automation is no longer a future concept; it’s here, and it’s transforming the way we work.   Across industries, from manufacturing to …

Ask a Trooper

Question : Somebody was trying to tell me the other day that it’s OK to throw out their fruit peels along the highway, as they break down fairly quickly, and it shouldn’t be an issue. I …

A golden age of snacking

A brief stroll through the chip aisle at the grocery store features a dizzying array of colors, flavors and textures — enough for even the pickiest consumer to leave with plenty to stock their …

What becomes of a woodshed

What can anyone do — except by bulldozer, hiring three or four strong guys you trust to not be reckless, or, by chance, a tornado — with an old woodshed that feels it is simply no longer …

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