I am sitting at my desk writing this column later than I should be because my schedule somehow got completely out of control this week. I am coming off a crazy couple of weeks — Laney’s musical …

Soft water walleye fishing is an extremely popular activity for many anglers across the Midwest. In Minnesota, chasing walleyes is a common, everyday experience and one that I participate in on a …

Waiting rooms can be a source of frustration at times. Arrive early, they say, and you obediently do as you are told. The wait was long for us before an appointment last week, but not frustrating at …

My name is Paul Post. I’m a proud Minnesotan; a 45-year resident of Sauk Centre. I was born in St. Cloud. At that time, my parents were renting a small house in Rockville that Mom often described …

Last month saw the release of my expert guidance on how to appropriately celebrate Mother’s Day — and it would be remiss of me not to present similar guidelines on Father’s Day, wouldn’t it? …

There was an unusual lull in activities at our house one late afternoon. I looked over at Don and made the suggestion we go for a drive.   “Let’s just drive north and east of town as …

Summer has a way of reminding us just how much energy and excitement is building within our community. As I write this month’s article, our calendars are quickly filling with events that showcase …

My daughter, Laney, is performing in “Something Rotten! Jr.” in Alexandria. She’s had long evenings and full days of rehearsals and school leading up to opening night — the kind of …

Anhedonia is described by Merriam-Webster as “a psychological condition characterized by inability to experience pleasure in normally pleasurable acts.”   Anhedonia is a serious mental …

Summer has arrived in Sauk Centre — and when I say “arrived,” I mean it feels like someone flipped a switch on Memorial Day that doubled the sun’s power and tripled my house’s ability to …

Summer is officially upon us with Memorial Day in our rearview mirror, and the longest day of the year is fast approaching. The weather has limited a lot of outdoor activities so far, but rest …

It was the summer of 1976. I had just finished ninth grade and was excited to finally enter senior high school in the fall, but there was work to be done that took priority. By the beginning of …