Sometimes a book crosses your path that changes how you look at your life and the lives of others. I picked up a used copy of Gregory Boyle’s first book, “Tattoos on the …
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 …
As I was deciding what the topic of this column should be, my husband suggested I write about how the cold affects farm life in January. It’s true; the arctic temperatures we experience can …
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 …
The stage was set for an all-time NFL regular-season finale. The 14-2 Minnesota Vikings traveled to Detroit Jan. 5 to face the 14-2 Lions for the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoff bracket. …