Three dwarf apple trees; let’s see how they produce. Don and I just finished planting them behind the garage and I hope they do well. Marty out at Tree Top says the dwarf apple trees start …
Last Saturday was the day we have all been waiting for — prom! As I mentioned in one of my previous articles, prom was going to look a bit different this year in many ways. Instead …
Eighteen years ago, shortly after my daughter, April, was born, I was putting gas in my Chevy Trailblazer and the fella helping me at the pump said “Congratulations!” Then he added she …
Ceiling fans should turn clockwise in the colder months to push warm air down into the room.
Entering the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Outdoor Championship Meet May 11, Anthony Marsh was seeded No. 9 in one of his signature events with a best of 6 feet, 3/4 inches. …
Sunday is Mother’s Day and one of my daughters asked what I would like from her as a gift. “For you to come home,” was my immediate answer. Later, I did respond that I would …
International news can often feel surreal, but it’s even weirder when you recognize somebody in it. I’m not talking about public figures. For instance, seeing Trump’s face …
A dab of glow-in-the-dark paint on the tip of a light switch makes it easier to find in the dark.
My biggest weakness as a Minnesota sports fan might be my resistance for hope. Entering the Minnesota Timberwolves’ first-round NBA playoff series against the Phoenix Suns, I, like many …
Sauk Centre High School has long seen success in the swimming pool, but this past academic year has been particularly astounding for the school’s athletes who take to the water. Off the …
Recently, the Sauk Centre High School seniors have been buzzing about a game we started last week called, “Senior Assassin.” The game is basically a giant water fight, except …
I recently took a weeklong vacation to Playa del Carmen, Mexico. I love the sun and temperature of Mexico along with the happy disposition of most of its residents. Everywhere we went, whether it was …