Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was the site of a spectacular Augustana University Twilight Cross-Country Meet Sept. 6 that saw three teams stay within three points of each other in a battle for first …
We’ve all heard this prayer: “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” …
A couple of months ago, I announced how my wife and I are expecting our third child. Well, I’m here today to proclaim another addition to our family: another of my crazy manuscripts. …
I am in over a month at my position, and I have yet to write about agates and my personal shortcomings as a parent. What took so long? My wife, Kate, and I have two children, Jay and Laney. They …
Creating a community where you want to live, work and play — I feel this phrase isn’t necessarily unique, but I also feel there are some people who take it a bit more to heart. Those who …
Entering the 2024-25 NFL season, it was hard for me as a Minnesota Vikings fan to feel anything more than the most cautious of optimism. While Kirk Cousins did not bring playoff success in …
Not that many years ago, the best way you could find out about businesses in town would be through your local newspaper. Your local newspaper is still a great source of advertising information, but …
What makes you wonder? Staring into the eyes of a 5-month-young baby, it’s hard to imagine anything more mysterious. Are those eyes really the same size as an adult’s as many of us …
When canning foods and the jars are sealed, remember to take the rings off before storing the jars. If the ring is left on, you may not notice if the seal has broken and the food could be spoiled.
Hours after defeating a former Minnesota Twin on the baseball diamond, the Sauk Centre Titans ran into another on their way home from the Class C Minnesota Amateur Baseball Tournament. With a …
Weekend happenings can become column fodder if you work at it. Let’s give it a shot. The main event happened Friday at my sister’s place when we accepted an invitation to stop over …
Here’s to the woman who made August my holiday month. It’s a little staggering to think it’s been 10 years ago now. My freshman year had begun at Benedictine College in Kansas, …