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Popcorn, tissues

From the cushioned seats of the cinema to the cozy confines of a living room, a powerful moment occurs when we allow ourselves to ride the emotional roller coaster of a movie. Like deer, tears …

About six months ago, a flood caused by the failure of Blue Earth County’s Rapidan Dam (located near Mankato) was, for a brief time, the top news in Central Minnesota. Learning that the …

Finding a clear approach to provide the next generation with the skills and mindset to advance into the future workforce is important. Here are some resources and strategies to consider when …

Building for the future

Our schools provide a great service to students and the greater community. We are committed to supporting a comprehensive learning experience that allows every student to build a strong academic …

If you’re fortunate or unfortunate enough to live in a wooded area (take your pick), you must toughen up your hide, to a large extent forgiving yourself for no longer respecting (or loving) all …

Ice cream optimism

If ice cream were a health superfood, I’d be absolutely chiseled. At a time when our nation seems as polarized as ever, a sweet and nostalgic love for ice cream unites people across the …

Waiting is the worst. We’ve all experienced the challenge of eagerly checking the mailbox day after day in anticipation of a letter or package that seems to have taken the scenic route to …

All genres of literature that describe the circumstances and specific human conditions that existed during the Great Depression mirror to some degree the epic hopelessness that lay between …

Five years ago, I could walk into a grocery store and pay $1.40 for a dozen eggs. Today, that similar dozen costs $3.19. It is not news to readers that costs for goods and services have gone up …

Moshing mayhem

Many genres of music aim to excite crowds and evoke emotion, but one concert trend known as “moshing” often sends attendees home with chronic injuries rather than treasured memories. …

America has reached the point where good government and political science are unrelated; they simply don’t jibe. Politics has evolved into two philosophies, each carrying too much baggage, …

The United States Department of Agriculture began accepting applications July 1 through its updated Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-raised Fish Program, also known as ELAP, to …

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