I have my share of Christmas traditions. They include a tabletop tree, gift buying, and Christmas cookies. Another tradition involves something I read. Each year I read the O’Henry short story The Gift of the Magi. It’s been one of my favorite short stories since childhood. The Gift of ...

At the beginning of the New Year, it’s natural to consider health improvements. Nothing puts your well-being in the spotlight better than scheduling essential cancer screenings. Screenings aid in the early identification of abnormal cells or tumors. Detecting cancer earlier often lets your ...

Reflecting on this past year, the city has much to be proud of in terms of projects, development, and personnel. In November, the proposed new aquatic center year was presented to the public for their consideration with a referendum vote on Nov. 7. The results of 1,455 voting Yes to 735 ...

The year 2023 arrived amidst a blast of cold and snow. That wasn’t unusual for this neck of the woods, although Mother Nature went a bit overboard regarding her winter weather deliveries. Classes were canceled so often that school officials began to publicize when there would be school ...

A few years ago, my husband, a private pilot, took me on a Christmas flight to enjoy a few of the Christmas Light displays in the area. We took off on runway 30 from the Marshall Municipal Airport, veered a bit to the left, and my husband said, “I believe Brookings is this way,” pointing ...

Christmas music in the modern world involves a mix between the sacred and the secular, a mix that’s usually reflected in annual holiday concerts. A big part of my childhood concert memories center around the Christmas programs at Holy Redeemer School in Marshall. Each year we performed for ...