As I was deciding what the topic of this column should be, my husband suggested I write about how the cold affects farm life in January. It’s true; the arctic temperatures we experience can …

Over the past five years, Foley Elementary School has witnessed a transformation in the overall school climate and student behavior thanks to the dedicated implementation of our Positive Behavioral …

In 1986, an explosion occurred at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant located in Ukraine, and Moscow downplayed the tragedy and attempted to restrict news regarding the disaster. Millions of acres …

Hot dogs and bratwursts have long-held positions at the top of my favorite lunch foods list; the savory meat cylinders offer an irresistible balance of nostalgia, affordability and enough calories to …

Although I grew up with the blessing of quality and caring role models, many of the most memorable lessons in kindness have come from the unknown smiles and courteous actions of strangers. As I …

Especially in the later part of the 1930s, local kids with frequent access to the Foley Theatre had strong opinions about the best show they had ever seen. Often, the choice changed almost weekly …

The box I needed had found its way to the back of the top shelf of the cabinet. It contained last year’s tax records, which I needed to consult in order to wrap up the farm accounts for this …

Winters in Minnesota are infamous for their unpredictable swings between “rather chilly” and “bitter cold.” For livestock managers, the work doesn’t stop when …

Agricultural producers of perishable commodities including fruits, vegetables and floriculture can now get funding for controlled atmosphere storage through Farm Storage Facility Loans offered by the …

As December fades into January, we find ourselves in a portion of the year that highlights the bizarre relationship between humans and calendars. Speaking on behalf of calendar enthusiasts, we …

My goal in writing these messages is to cover topics people find relevant to their lives. Crime report data from our records helps to keep the message relevant by revealing what crimes our citizens …

I am preparing to link a few ideas that are not necessarily in sync: A long-ago plethora of twins in our area and the decision of a young woman to buy a used Ford Model-A Coupe and teach in three …