With a New Year right around the corner, many of us can look forward to spending a little money; for things like a car, a vacation, furniture or hobbies. The Marshall School District won’t have that luxury in 2026. Instead school officials will have to find ways to economize after voters ...

The social news or gossip columns in the old newspapers are always fascinating to read. A special section in the newspaper was devoted to the social media of the day. The whereabouts of local people and events were often featured in these columns. Here are a few from The News Messenger of Lyon ...

You may have seen those lists of Minnesota pro sports teams’ flops. Many times, the Vikings, North Stars, Wild, and Timberwolves have had good seasons. Those were followed by epic losses in the playoffs, smashing fans’ hopes against the rocks. Of cities with the four major men’s ...

The fraud and financial waste exposed in Minnesota under Governor Tim Walz are not just scandals; they’re a display of radical negligence, proving he is entirely unfit to manage a single taxpayer dime or protect Minnesotans. The theft of $1 billion from vulnerable Minnesotans across our ...

Another year has gushed through the culvert of time, leaving behind a scoured gully along with some unexpected and pleasant flotsam. The year 2025 began with my wife and I watching the famous ball drop in Times Square. Not in person, of course. We viewed it on TV, awakening from our ...

As many of us know, we start the New Year with a New Year’s resolution. By George! This year we are going to accomplish that resolution-come heck or high water! That will make the coming year different from past years, right? We will do it! However, the big question is what will be that ...