On Oct. 9, I arrived at the veterinarian office not wanting to hear what I knew was a possibility. It was time to let go; our dog Lilly had a great 16-year life, but the cancer had gotten too far. …

If your kids fall out of bed, put a pool noodle along the edge under the fitted sheet.    

The American people were informed last week that President Biden will not be charged with any crime regarding his taking classified government documents he was not authorized to take. Anyone who …

Valentine’s Day, like spring, is that magical time of year when a young man’s fancy turns to love — and, for young men of this era, it may also turn to virtual reality. These …

To cover up nicks on wooden furniture, rub a walnut across the damage.  

This time of year, we compile our year-end stats and prepare for the year ahead. I want to provide these stats, so you can see what the sheriff’s office is doing. If you don’t …

You know it’s warm in Minnesota when the Lynx National Golf Course opens for a few days in early February. Almost without fail, when you get weather like this, there is talk of global warming. …

Several years ago, I decided to put a bucket list on my phone in the reminders section. I wanted to remind myself periodically about things that I would like to accomplish or see. Having a list keeps …

This time of year is known for being pretty boring and lifeless when it comes to nature and even the school environment. Although there are a few different holidays that can bring some pep in our …

To keep your brown sugar soft, place a marshmallow in the bag!  

Despite polarizing perspectives of his play toward the end of his career, especially within his home state, St. Paul native and Minnesota Twins legend Joe Mauer is undoubtedly worthy of the …

It’s been a while since we’ve done a “kids say the darnedest things” piece. These are what you might call ones for the book — if only a person had such a book. Oh, how I …