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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …