editorial

Resurrection to retail

As Christians around the world prepare to celebrate Easter, store shelves are simultaneously lined with colorful products, from decorative to edible. The commercialization of religious holidays is nothing new. I won’t argue whether it’s good or bad, but it makes me curious as to the how and why...

Cold weather baseball

Baseball is a sport synonymous with summer, but every now and then, Mother Nature throws a curveball in the form of chilly spring weather, especially during a Minnesota April. The Twins home opener against the Houston Astros was an experience to remember, as temperatures hovered in the mid-to-...

Thank a volunteer

Every April, National Volunteer Month is observed across the United States to honor and recognize the contributions of volunteers who dedicate their time and effort to making a difference in their communities. This month-long celebration encourages individuals to give back, promotes the spirit of...

Spring Break

The timing of Spring Break varies from school district to school district in Wright County, but the excitement it carries is universal to many. Students and teachers look forward to a much-needed break from the mundane and routine. Many families plan trips to warmer weather climates for a little...

Northstar Train

I was bummed to read that the Northstar commuter train was vastly underperforming in regard to utilization and revenue. I’m not a regular rider of the train but have used it to attend Twins and Vikings games in downtown Minneapolis. The Northstar line runs 40 miles between Big Lake and Target...

The Old Man and the Imp

Whether you’re Irish or not, St. Patrick’s Day is a fun time for celebration and perhaps a wee bit o’ mischief, so I wrote a wee bit o’ flash fiction to help set the mood. The Old Man and the Imp The old man swung tired legs over the edge of a rickety wooden cot tucked into the corner of a small...

Spring Training

Last week’s weather warm-up has got many folks thinking spring, myself included. Spring means different things to different people, but for me, it means spring training and baseball. The Minnesota Twins are currently in Fort Myers, Florida, for the annual migration to participate in the Grapefruit...

Spiritual fasting

The end of February is only a day away and March brings many things in the form of renewal, including a time for a renewed spirit. Ash Wednesday is on March 5. Lent is sometimes marked by a period where religious observers often give something up, food and drink being a common sacrifice known as...

Community Supported Agriculture

“The price of eggs” is a phrase we see and hear in today’s media quite frequently. Bird flu, inflation, finger pointing by our esteemed politicians, whatever the source, the price of eggs has become a daily topic of conversation. I don’t believe there is any single person or group at fault;...

Candy Hearts

Do you love ‘em or leave ‘em? I’m referring to those iconic, pastel-colored, bite-sized candy hearts stamped with affectionate messages like “Be Mine,” “Kiss Me,” and “Love You.” I remember getting little cardboard packages filled with these tiny hearts as a kid during classroom Valentine’s Day...