January 2026 marks the 22nd annual National Stalking Awareness Month — a call to action to better recognize and respond to this criminal, traumatic and dangerous victimization. It is a time to …
While preparing for the holidays, the image of a 6-year-old girl haunted me. She was lying on her bed Christmas night, clutching her beloved new used dolly. For a change, her family had more food …
If you’re like me, a frequent critic of what government does, here’s your chance to get involved. The caucus is where grassroots government begins. Each political party has its …
Words matter. In the Random Reflections Part II column of Sauk Centre Herald’s Dec. 11, edition, Ms. Leukam begins by saying, “The Gray Lady at the New York Times finally reported.” …
This past Sunday afternoon, my doorbell rang, and there stood about eight teenagers. One of them handed me a plate of Christmas cookies and said they were here to pray with me to help me through this …
On Tuesday, Nov. 11, I attended the Veterans Day event held at our local Legion Post 67. The presentation and history lesson made me thankful for my time spent in the Navy aboard the U.S.S. Yorktown …
October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month — a time to shine a light on a crisis that too often remains hidden in the shadows of our homes and communities. Domestic violence affects people …
National Bullying Prevention Month is a campaign held in October that was founded in 2006 by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center, which connects communities around the world to help …
We are writing to express our profound disappointment with our elected officials who continue to vote against common-sense gun safety legislation. The recent highly publicized shootings at …
As the back-to-school season begins, it can bring excitement as well as challenges. It’s important to go over school safety tips and regulations to ensure a safe return and school year. …
Congresswoman Fischbach, in an Aug. 27 Facebook post, you said, “It is tragic to hear the news about Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis this morning. I’m grateful to the …
On behalf of the 510 Art Lab and Sauk Centre Artify, we would like to thank the city council for its common-sense and no-nonsense vote regarding the recent sidewalk chalk ordinance. We are …