In the 1920s, Benton County’s interest in the laws pertaining to the maintenance of law and order in the era of Prohibition varied. Personal opinions ranged from “Send every moon shiner …

Crop residue, by definition, is the vegetative material left behind after harvesting and often includes leaves, stalks, straw, pods, cobs and roots. Like many things in the agricultural world, …

Do you remember the first time you saw the northern lights dance across the sky? I can still recall my first aurora borealis sighting in central Minnesota. It was last Monday. With reports …

Addressed variously as Don, Donnie, Donald or “that Teff kid who ended up in New York,” our friend never quite divested himself from his identity as a rural Minnesotan. He joked that when …

In an age where smartphones and bright TV screens provide an instant shield from unwanted social interaction, talking to unfamiliar faces often seems like more of a chore than an opportunity to make …

Be kind. Don’t pick on her (or him). Everyone isn’t as lucky as you are. No fighting! A little different, but she (or he) probably has a special talent that’s simply not flaunted. …

One of the best parts of living in Greater Minnesota is taking in the natural world all around us and the fascinating wild creatures that call our part of the state home. Eagles, deer, turkeys, …

Picture this: Sweaty masses of human beings indulging in alcohol and fried foods while milking demonstrations and reptile shows occur simultaneously on one of summer’s hottest days. I am …

Published in the Star Tribune Sept. 5 was a story of a genuine entrepreneur: a person who’s willing to discover the appropriate (perfect?) name for someone else’s child — not …

In contrast to Minnesota’s harsh winters, it seems locals in the state take advantage of every opportunity to discuss the beautiful summer weather and various outdoor activities fit for the …

Confronted with the curiosity of strangers who ask questions about an individual, a family or someone who taught in local schools, played in a local dance band, was a long-ago schoolmate, served in a …

The American school bus creates a fascinating social setting. Millions of children make friends, sleep, learn new vocabulary and wave at drivers to and from school each day. According to 2016 …