Father’s Day produces a unique set of traditions. Recently, my son stoked a shared cinematic interest by mentioning the latest regarding British superspy James Bond. Apparently, …
As we move from early season to full-blown summer, fishing patterns change. Fish that were once focused on shoreline and shallow-water activity have moved deeper. The water has warmed, spawning …
After a terrible start to the season, the Minnesota Twins rattled off a 13-game win streak in early May to surge back into contention in the highly competitive American League Central division. …
An announcement from the U.S. Mint sent shock waves through the country in late May, as word spread that the department will soon produce its last penny. For generations, the one-cent …
My grandmother, Estella Foster, spent her middle years in western North Dakota during the last years of the 19th century and the first decade of the next. “Nothing much went on out there …
Inspiration comes from many places. Recently, it came from a most expected place: church. Eyes closed, listening to the Prayer of Illumination before the scripture reading, I heard “Fling …
I’m interested in the Gospel, my friends. Where can we see it in every area of our lives? In our marriage and parenthood, our friendships and with our brothers and sisters in …
During summer break, schools aren’t just empty buildings — they’re actually buzzing with important work. The year-round staff at Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools spend their summers …
Weather : In a nutshell, May was cooler on the high side and with about the same precipitation as last year. I was surprised to note that the average high temperature was about 2 degrees …
One doesn’t have to look up for too long in Minnesota before stunning beauty flies into view, making the state a haven for birds and avian admirers alike. The North Star State is …
Thinking that it might be boring to live in places where weather patterns are basically consistent, we lifelong Minnesotans might be surprised to learn that, for at least 40% of Americans, according …
Harmon Killebrew of the Minnesota Twins was known for both the frequency and distance of his homers. If ever anyone wielded a blunt hitting instrument at home plate, it was Killebrew. …
