As I arrived at my dinner table April 11, there were already a couple of cookies on my plate as well as an attached note: “Driving to TX & back 2x in one year is insane. Thank you for …

Spring — and the open-water season that follows in its footsteps — is always a welcome time of year for me. Although I do thoroughly enjoy ice fishing, early-season panfish angling is near the …

Winter was busy, and much of it was spent in Arizona near family, which now includes another tiny newborn miracle. We enjoyed visits from other family members, all while trying to keep in touch with …

Every year, April 15 arrives with an earned dark reputation. For most people, knowing taxes are due is enough to give the date a certain level of dread even before you consider anything else. …

You may have heard of Mel Robbins. She is a world-famous motivational speaker and personal wellness promoter. This column is not about her. Here’s the thing. You know how, when you’re scrolling …

We have a king. But first, we live in a country that was founded on Judeo-Christian principles. Without them, the United States would never have existed as we know it. Millions of people …

There is a moment every Easter when the candy settles and the truth reveals itself. Baskets have been picked through, wrappers are piling up, and what is left tells you everything you need to know. …

The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act is a hot topic on Capitol Hill, where the legislation is currently stalled in the Senate. In general, Republicans support the legislation while Democrats …

Normally, I hate poetry. This might surprise people who know I have an English degree, but it’s true: Poetry has never really been my thing. In my studies, it always appeared that poems were …

We’ve all heard someone say, “I couldn’t care less,” which is how I feel about certain things these days. Opinions of celebrities, particularly those of the Hollywood ilk: For example, …

I almost walked away from speech coaching prior to this year, and, at times during the season, if you asked me, I might have told you I should have. It isn’t one big moment. It’s the slow …

Winter is always a tenuous time for Minnesota wildlife. We can never be sure just what difficulties will be created by our cold-weather season. What we do know is some winters are more challenging …