Sunday night football just isn’t for me, even if the Vikings are playing. Here in the throes of middle age, where my bedtime often settles in before that of my two boys, I’m more likely to wake up and shuffle from my recliner through a dark and quiet house at 11 p.m. than to come close to ...
We have been learning about Minneota’s Royal Hettling, who grew up on the family farm and graduated from Minneota High School in 1969. After enlisting in the Air Force and training as a Security Police dog handler, he deployed to Vietnam in August 1970. The dog handlers assigned to the 483rd ...
World War I was one of the bloodiest in history — an estimated eight to 10 million troops were killed, including over 112,000 Americans. Nearly as many civilians died from disease, starvation, and other causes. World War I is known for the use of trench warfare. Trench warfare takes place ...
The holiday season is quickly approaching and for many that means time with family and loved ones as well as pressure to find a perfect and meaningful gift. If it is important to you to give presents that provide lasting impact and never go out of season, consider a financial gift. Here are a ...
I know things can change quickly, and, probably will, but I’m still going to say it: “Bring it on!” It’s nice that the gods of summer don’t seem to want to leave us. However, it’s past time. Please let the goddesses of fall regal us with gently refreshing cool breezes. And as ...
When discussing recycling, a common conundrum arises regarding the disposal of unwanted items. Early in my career, I realized that effective recycling cannot be achieved without addressing disposal challenges. Before delving into the broader topic, let’s conduct a quick review of how to ...