Who does a better job with the role of Willy Wonka in the film adaptations of Roald Dahl’s delightful tale of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?” A strange channel surfing …

Driving while intoxicated remains a problem. The federal government, state governments and advocacy groups have been conducting education and enforcement campaigns since the 1980s with the aim of …

After willingly remaining inactive throughout most of the offseason’s free agent signing period, the Minnesota Twins made a handful of roster moves over the past few weeks that should round out …

Beds are like charging ports for humans. We slip under the covers when our eyelids begin to droop and leave our mattresses hours later with replenished energy. The next step, though, has always …

At what stage of serious aggravation do we surrender our freedom to be in charge of our own lives, to say to our enemies, “Okay, you win”? Having been boss of our tiny kingdoms …

“Please guide my attention to that which is worthy of it.”   These are words from a prayer by Nadia Bolz-Weber, Lutheran pastor and one of my favorite authors and favorite …

Few people have the skill of picking up the paper and getting to know their local community as we have reached a quarter of a century into this millennium. For those who do, I am grateful beyond the …

Family and community engagement plays a crucial role in student success. Research shows that, when family and community members are involved, academic achievement improves, attendance increases, …

After a nearly year-long dispute regarding terms of the purchase agreement for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, prospective majority owners Alex “A-Rod” Rodriguez and Marc Lore won a …

Given its popularity, tic-tac-toe is a deceivingly simple game. However, upon further inspection, I believe most people will agree it is also an objectively bad game. I understand that …

Driving too fast is a prime cause of highway accidents in America and in all countries where owning and operating a vehicle is not only a privilege but a necessity. In Foley, the speed limit in …

With technology being an essential part of students’ daily lives, helping with schoolwork, entertainment and social connections, the amount of screen time they experience can vary from day to …