The giant black snake slithering inside our residence, the shadow man with a flaming face coming out of the floor of my son’s bedroom, the grievous expressions of individuals filled with the …

Have you spent much or all of your work life caring for family and home? Are you now returning to the workplace or entering it for the first time? The Displaced Homemaker Program at Career Solutions …

I have been extremely thankful for the opportunity to serve the Sauk Rapids-Rice Community in multiple roles. From middle school activities and recreation director to high school activities director, …

I watched intently as the small SUV worked its way across the ice. The road it was on led to only one place — the deep basin I was targeting for suspended crappies.   Eventually, the …

The Minnesota Vikings entered 2025 on a nine-game winning streak following an emotional win over division rival Green Bay. The Vikings had all the momentum in the world, and their 14-2 record put …

Over the past five years, Foley Elementary School has witnessed a transformation in the overall school climate and student behavior thanks to the dedicated implementation of our Positive Behavioral …

In 1986, an explosion occurred at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant located in Ukraine, and Moscow downplayed the tragedy and attempted to restrict news regarding the disaster. Millions of acres …

Hot dogs and bratwursts have long-held positions at the top of my favorite lunch foods list; the savory meat cylinders offer an irresistible balance of nostalgia, affordability and enough calories to …

The days are getting longer, and it’s time to start thinking about this year’s garden.   What big projects can I complete? What fruit trees do I want to be enjoying in a few …

As the early childhood director for Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools, I’ve had the privilege of working in many roles throughout my time in the district and have witnessed firsthand the …

Minnesota Vikings fans recently had a rough week. Fifty years ago Sunday, their mental state took a much deeper and negative turn. Last Sunday night’s hammering by the Detroit Lions to end …

Weather : Lots colder, less rain and snow, and lots of fog. The average high and low temperatures were 28.1 and 15.9 degrees compared to last year’s of 36.5 and 23.7 degrees. Five days were …