Nutrition in a one-person household shouldn’t be taken for granted, but should instead be met with careful planning. Boulder Creek in Marshall is sponsoring a monthly Cooking for One program. It will enable participants to try out meals that are ideal for one person. They’ll be able to ...

Affordability is not an abstract policy debate in Minnesota; it is a daily reality. Consumer prices have risen nearly 2 percent over the past year, and while inflation has cooled from its peak, that offers little comfort to families still paying far more for groceries, utilities, insurance, and ...

In honor of Dr. Seuss Day (March 2), we present this article written in his rhyming style: In towns big and small, in the sun or the snow,
Readers gathered to help children grow—
Not taller or wider or bigger in size,
But grow in the ways only reading supplies! For Read for the ...

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the time of year when you’ll see lots of reminders about colon health and the importance of getting screened for this type of cancer – screenings that can prevent the second leading cause of cancer deaths. In fact, new data now reveals ...

This past year was a major one for city services, with City Council and staff leadership focusing on infrastructure, park improvements, continued focus on housing, and investment in capital equipment and services. To ensure this work is completed efficiently and effectively, cities have ...

A reader recently emailed me, saying that they were distressed about how modern dairies operate. I replied with some insights gleaned from my six decades’ worth of dairy experience. The majority of America’s dairy cows live in confinement facilities. The cows remain indoors from time ...