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High achievers in aquatics

Sauk Centre High School has long seen success in the swimming pool, but this past academic year has been particularly astounding for the school’s athletes who take to the water. Off the …

Seniors band together

Recently, the Sauk Centre High School seniors have been buzzing about a game we started last week called, “Senior Assassin.”   The game is basically a giant water fight, except …

Appreciate the small stuff

I recently took a weeklong vacation to Playa del Carmen, Mexico. I love the sun and temperature of Mexico along with the happy disposition of most of its residents. Everywhere we went, whether it was …

Enough said

The wheels of tractors and farm equipment have slowed to a near halt in the area, with rain having been in the forecast for seemingly weeks. Farmers are anxious to get back on the move with spring …

Life Hacks

Instead of sweeping the garage,   get the leaf blower going and blow it out.

Motion is lotion

A wise young woman told me 10 years ago, “Motion is lotion.”   As my physical therapist associated with Twin Cities Orthopedics, she repeated the phrase numerous times while I …

Planning or procrastinating?

Recently, I overheard a discussion regarding being well-planned versus procrastinating.   Have you thought of what category you fall into? Is it possible to be both?   What if I …

Best rest for the stressed

When I wrote my last column, my family and I had just returned from Florida. For this one, as I’m writing this, I’m sitting in a house near the Snake River. It’s been a busy …

Life Hacks

Clean your microwave by filling a coffee mug or measuring cup partially with water and a slice of lemon. Boil the water inside the microwave for one minute, and leave the door closed to let the steam …

The NFL Draft is my favorite offseason event from any sport. With so much uncertainty and unpredictability outlining all seven rounds, it is fun for me to tune in and see what pick comes next. …

Prom and circumstance

Now as the school year winds down, an infamous time is upon us: prom.   There is so much pressure to buy the perfect dress, get the perfect tan and find the perfect hairstyle — all …

Picking up knowledge

The time of year is upon us — the end of the school year, which in my youth meant rock picking season was just around the corner. Our family farm had rocks. Lots of rocks. Our rock picking …

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