Some people think it’s hard for journalists to maintain professional objectivity when covering political candidates. I find it quite easy, though; my method is to not eat anything before the …
In case you have already gotten the idea this is about some 1997 movie, it’s not. This title is necessary to describe a phenomenon that’s happening all around the country. Young people are …
On Sunday, Feb. 1, I was forced to slow down for the first time in weeks. There were no meetings, errands or bouts of endless scrolling. Just tissues and the occasional groan as I complained to …
When you read the Sauk Centre Herald, you see all sorts of wonderful stories of the good people who live and work here. Week after week, we get to know people better and experience a cross-section of …
Greetings from Kansas, Jan. 18. As of this evening, my family and I are at our overnight stay, having completed 24 of 32 hours in our round trip between Sauk Centre and Dallas. I have done all the …
My almost-2-year-old granddaughter snuggled with me as we watched Disney’s “101 Dalmatians.” During a number of scenes, the adorable little chubby puppy, Rolly, took the stage. He was always …
I’ve been thinking about the things that make people light up. For me, there are many. One is hunting for agates with my son. He crouches in the gravel like a tiny archaeologist, holding up …
Spending time in the kitchen is something I find quite enjoyable, probably because I actually have more time these days. We’re working toward more home-cooked recipes and trying to stay away from …
When I moved to Sauk Centre in summer 2018, my first stop after unloading my books, Legos and parent-supplied furniture was to stop by Our Lady of the Angels church. There, I said a prayer along the …
It was many years ago that Lindy came out with a tiny jigging spoon meant for catching panfish. Although I tinkered with this approach to some degree, it wasn’t until a few years back that I really …
Not all audits are created equal. Many years ago, I spoke with someone from a small Minnesota town north of here. He told me the story of in incident with his work in dealing with a small …
Just before Thanksgiving 2025, two of my friends and I spent an evening locked inside an escape room. There was a countdown clock on the wall, puzzles everywhere, and the low-grade panic sets in …