Columns

Changing to summer patterns

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 …

Defense sense

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 …

Beyond the headlines

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 …

Educational opportunities come in many shapes, sizes

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 …

Retreat reflections

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 …