Minnesota is in the national headlines once again, as two politicians and their spouses were gunned down in their homes early Saturday morning. DFL House Speaker Emerita Rep. Melissa Hortman was …
Editor’s note: This column was written and prepared prior to the tragic events that unfolded June 14. Star Publications staff sends heartfelt condolences to the families of Minnesota Sen. John …
As we move from early season to full-blown summer, fishing patterns change. Fish that were once focused on shoreline and shallow-water activity have moved deeper. The water has warmed, spawning …
Being a kid in the 1990s taught me one thing: There are questionable father figures coming into our homes every week in sitcom form. Through these fictional dads, I learned the real world …
A highly respected gentleman friend told me about the silent retreat he goes on every year. Currently in his mid-80s, he just returned from his 29th annual; he has looked forward to it since he began …
High school classes have adjourned for the summer, but I recently returned from classes at the University of Wisconsin-Madison through the Institute for Organization Management. Learning and taking …
The caption on the photo reads: “The Sauk Centre Butter Days Celebration was started by community leaders to support the creamery and the farmers. The first parade was held in 1948, and crowds …
The whole thing started with a day that had gone surprisingly well. I even include the part where my wife and I had to pack our trio of sons, who are 4 years and under, into a car for a three-hour …
Another school year has come to a close. The graduating class of 2025 is ready to spread their wings and get out into the world. Among them are students who will attend trade schools and …
From May 15-18, I attended a national speech tournament with a duo from Sauk Centre. On the over 1,000-mile car ride to and from Liberty, Missouri, I learned a road trip game where you score a …
First of all, my prayers go up for former President Joe Biden and his family after the Sunday announcement of his advanced, aggressive form of prostate cancer which has metastasized into his bones. I …
Whether for fishing, recreation or antisubmarine warfare, now is the time of year when we take to the lakes in our boats. When I say “we,” though, I’ll admit I don’t include …