Last week, I took a welcome respite from the rigors of life as a newspaper columnist to attend our industry’s annual state convention in the Twin Cities metro area. Recharging the …
When it comes to winter, ice fishing and crappies just naturally go together. Yes, there are other fish in the sea, but for me, I’d rather chase crappies than any other fish species. There …
A Feb. 7 remote hearing was canceled for Karl Thomas Holmberg, the 64-year-old Glendorado Township man charged with seven counts of attempted murder in the October 2023 shooting of five officers. …
One day prior to the Feb. 9 trade deadline, the Minnesota Timberwolves acquired point guard Monte Morris from the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Shake Milton, Troy Brown Jr. and a 2030 second round …
I have a new hobby. Puddle peering. Walking through the cemetery on a melty day while lost in thought, I passed a large puddle on the path. Something caught my eye, so I backtracked a step or …
Does your job take a toll on your body? What about your mind? Work, provide, protect, love; these are a few of the heavy responsibilities that land on men’s shoulders every day. …
In an organization, a strategic plan establishes a system and structure to attain goals and has built in check points designed to track and evaluate progress. Sauk Rapids-Rice Public …
Weather : Warmer and a lot less snow than last year. Ten days with below zero temperatures; same as last year. The average high and lows were 24.2 degrees and 12.5 degrees compared to 25.3 degrees …
The Minnesota Twins have traded veteran infielder Jorge Polanco to the Seattle Mariners for major league pitchers Justin Topa and Anthony DeSclafani, outfield prospect Gabriel Gonzalez, minor league …
Farm Service Agency is accepting offers for specific conservation practices under the Conservation Reserve Program Continuous Signup. In exchange for a yearly rental payment, farmers enrolled in …
During one of the recent cold snaps, I cleaned our basement. I threw out what was no longer needed — out-grown clothing, singleton gloves, cardboard boxes — and sorted through other items …
There are several things in life we must (or should) wait a full year to enjoy. Celebrating our birthday, chopping down the ideal tree for the holidays, indulging in German eats and ales …