The death penalty has been in the news several times this week because of three high profile murder cases. We learned last week that Vance Boulter, who killed former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, will serve a life term in prison. The killer of a United Health ...
Caring for a child with special needs is a journey filled with love, resilience, and meaningful moments. Along the way, families may also encounter unique financial considerations — from healthcare and education to long-term support. Thoughtful financial planning can help bring clarity and ...
Every day, rain or shine or Shinola, I take our dog, Bella, out for a walk. It’s good for both of us, and as her doggy daddy, it’s my responsibility to ensure that she gets her minimum daily requirement of free-range fun. During our walks Bella chases rabbits that she never catches and digs for gophers she never finds. She seems to have learned that it’s not about the destination so much as it’s about the journey. As her dad, I will gladly take credit for her acquiring that nugget of wisdom. East of our farmhouse is a slough that the government and Mother Nature have designated ...
When it comes to just about any species of fish, an element of structure is often key in catching them, especially in summer. Even the roving schools of white bass on the waters that hosted my formative years of fishing related to nearby weed edges established in the summer months, against ...
Sitting at a local concert in the park event, a wellknown aspect of our existence became very noticeable. It's my normal routine to arrive early at the concert to get the space I like. The space is toward the back of the park because I like to watch the park fill up with families and friends. What really grabbed my attention was all of the folks who brought their dogs with them. As everyone settled down to await the start of the concert, the dogs became welcoming members of the assembly. Many people would go to a dog, strike up a conversation with the animal's owners and pet the ...
In 2017, I interviewed the owners of a unique new business in Marshall located on Mustang Way near the Southwest Minnesota State University campus. Justin and Wendy McKinney opened the Dog House, which offers a “home away from home” for dogs while their owners go on vacation. At the ...
