Remember the days when we recycled plastic items, we always looked for the triangle with the number inside the triangle? We no longer go by those numbers and instead ask ourselves a simple question to understand if something that is plastic is recyclable in our recycling carts or community ...

Minnesotans are already facing high costs in nearly every part of their lives —groceries, gas, housing, and health care. Now, Democrats are proposing to make it even more expensive to get the care you need by raising the state’s health care provider tax, commonly referred to as the “sick ...

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 ...

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 ...