Being a kid in the 1990s taught me one thing: There are questionable father figures coming into our homes every week in sitcom form. Through these fictional dads, I learned the real world …
A highly respected gentleman friend told me about the silent retreat he goes on every year. Currently in his mid-80s, he just returned from his 29th annual; he has looked forward to it since he began …
High school classes have adjourned for the summer, but I recently returned from classes at the University of Wisconsin-Madison through the Institute for Organization Management. Learning and taking …
The caption on the photo reads: “The Sauk Centre Butter Days Celebration was started by community leaders to support the creamery and the farmers. The first parade was held in 1948, and crowds …
The whole thing started with a day that had gone surprisingly well. I even include the part where my wife and I had to pack our trio of sons, who are 4 years and under, into a car for a three-hour …
Another school year has come to a close. The graduating class of 2025 is ready to spread their wings and get out into the world. Among them are students who will attend trade schools and …
From May 15-18, I attended a national speech tournament with a duo from Sauk Centre. On the over 1,000-mile car ride to and from Liberty, Missouri, I learned a road trip game where you score a …
First of all, my prayers go up for former President Joe Biden and his family after the Sunday announcement of his advanced, aggressive form of prostate cancer which has metastasized into his bones. I …
Whether for fishing, recreation or antisubmarine warfare, now is the time of year when we take to the lakes in our boats. When I say “we,” though, I’ll admit I don’t include …
In a black-and-white photo, one of my little sisters is sitting on the concrete steps at the back of the old farmhouse. She is maybe 2 or 3 years old, and her eyes squint in the evening sun as she …
Mother’s Day Sunday at the Wilber house this weekend was filled with chores and yard work, with hopes of showering Mom with our love. We set up the pool, mowed the lawn, took Kate out for …
When it comes to targeting walleyes, there are many approaches that will produce fish. Because of this, it is important to have several presentation options in your fishing arsenal. There are many …