The onset of colder weather has necessitated some serious rethinking regarding our outdoor attire. Gone are the days when you could simply toss on a T-shirt, go outside, and get nasty looks from your neighbors because you forgot to put on pants. It’s time to drag out your heavy winter coat, ...

We all want to celebrate the upcoming holidays, but stress can darken the season. Nearly one in three Americans expects more stress this holiday season. But we can all take steps to reduce it. Enjoy the moments High, sometimes unrealistic expectations add to stress. Practicing mindfulness ...

On a single night in Minnesota, specifically Jan. 25, 2023, 8,393 people were experiencing homelessness. November is National Homeless Awareness Month. There is a large connection between homelessness and victimizations such as domestic violence and human trafficking. Domestic and sexual ...

The other day, I was in the grocery store checking out when I heard an excited voice behind me say, “We only have one thing.” I turned to see an adorable, bright-eyed, tousled-haired little boy. He excitedly smiled at me, showing one adult front tooth growing in, and said, “It’s ...

Home ownership has been a longstanding part of the American Dream, one that seems increasingly elusive in recent decades. Costs for home purchases have risen dramatically in the past 50 years. It’s made many members of the baby boom generation wealthy. They purchased homes in the 1970s ...

The first thing that Myron Koets noticed when he landed in Vietnam was the smell. “It was a greasy, oily odor,” he said. “I soon learned that it was the stink of fuel oil being used to incinerate the contents of a latrine barrel.” Myron and some fellow servicemen were loaded onto a ...