Editor’s Note: The following letter was sent from presidents of Minnesota State’s 30 colleges and universities, including Kumara Jayasuriya at Southwest Minnesota State University, to U.S. Rep. Brad Finstad We are writing to highlight concerns we have with the U.S. House Committee on ...

Recently I began to look at my personal journal from Sept. 8, 1980, to May 18, 1981, when I was 37 years old. First I found a photo of Loretta Lynn at a concert we went to in 1980. It was between the front cover and the first page. Next, there’s a table of contents I wrote for the journal. ...

The lesser-known opener in Minnesota, which now parallels the traditional start to walleye and pike season in early May involves the catch-and-release seasons dedicated to two of my favorite fish — largemouth and smallmouth bass. And along the sleepy shorelines of clear spring waters, I ...

Things have been going to pot at our place lately. This isn’t necessarily a bad development. In fact, some would argue that it’s a welcome outcome. My wife, for one, would likely say, “It’s about time!” The pots that I’m referring to are the kind that have to do with plants. ...

This year brings a significant milestone for Avera Marshall—our 75th anniversary. May 25, 2025, will mark 75 years since the doors first opened to serve our community. It’s a milestone that has us looking back on our roots. A legacy of compassion Our story began with a generous ...

More and more, couples are choosing to live together before getting married, and some are forgoing marriage altogether. According to the Institute for Family Studies, 70% of couples live together prior to marriage. 1 And while no one wants to “jinx” the relationship by planning for a ...