The Minnesota Twins ownership group appears quite willing to deliver lumps of coal to their fans this holiday season. Despite winning a playoff series for the first time since 2002, the team’s ownership group has reportedly imposed a mandate to slash payroll this offseason due to a potential loss in revenue stemming from the team’s television broadcast partner filing for bankruptcy.

Houseplants are a welcome addition to our homes in winter. They require regular inspection to ensure they receive the right amount of water and light. Fertilizer is used less often in winter because …

“Life is never free of contradictions,” Manmohan Singh.   We all want to live upright and prosperous. But what’s the secret to prospering? How do we consistently live in a …

The Minnesota Vikings escaped Las Vegas Dec. 10 with a critical 3-0 victory over the Raiders. It was an extremely physical contest that featured two strong defenses going against two completely inept …

Navigating filing taxes can be challenging, especially if you are new to running a farm business, participating in disaster programs for first time or trying to forecast the farm’s tax bill. …

The sweet spicy aroma of gingerbread cookies waft through my kitchen and mingle with the piney scent of a holiday candle. Bing Crosby croons his tune through my bluetooth speakers as I sip a bit of …

We are undoubtedly coasting into the most wonderful time of the year; the barn and bins are full, your farm equipment fleet has been cleaned up and tucked away, winter is setting in and a call for a …

Are there brown needles on your conifers also known as evergreen trees? This condition may not occur until later winter.  When the temperature decreases, trees become dormant, and the …

It’s the week before Christmas, and all through the house, we’re wishing we had already bought those listed presents, fretting there isn’t enough in the bank to buy them and getting …

Reading is more than something we learn in school — it shapes how we live our lives.   Knowing how to read is key to thinking critically and communicating effectively. For students, …

Rabbits are the most frequent pests to cause problems in gardens in winter. They have a harder time finding food and often attack young tree and shrub trunks, chewing on the inner bark.   …

Have you ever met that one person who has a cutting statement so poignant that it stops you in your tracks and you almost have more respect for them as a result?   One could look at this …