As many people know, it is currently Lent 2022 around the world. Lent is observed from Ash Wednesday (March 2) until Easter Sunday (April 17) commemorating the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert, also known as the Temptation of Christ.
The details of the Temptation of Christ are in the...
As March comes to an end, so does Women’s History Month. To close out the month, I wanted to take the time to recognize some outstanding women in Minnesota. These are just some of the many inspiring women from Minnesota from the past and present. Hopefully these women will continue to inspire the...
National Puppy Day is celebrated each year on March 23. The national celebration was established in 2006. Many celebrate their love and appreciation for their four-legged friends that bring so much happiness and comfort.
Many people share photos of their furry friends on social media, overloading...
This weekend I attended the Morgan Wallen concert on Saturday, March 12 in Grand Forks, North Dakota at the Alerus Center. My husband and I brought my brother as a birthday present to him.
My husband purchased our tickets during the pre-sale, and shortly after we noticed all the hotels in Grand...
The Minnesota Wild started out the 2021-2022 NHL season strong and confident, giving fans hope of a Stanley Cup run. However, in the last month or so the Wild have been losing many of their games; looking like a completely different team.
With the trade deadline coming up on March 21, there is no...
It’s easy not to worry about things going on outside of your own country, across the world. If something does not directly affect you, it’s easy to ignore. But, spreading awareness of what’s going on in Ukraine currently and showing support in any way you can, could potentially make a huge...
This year’s Olympics in Beijing may go down as the worst in history. It has been filled with controversy, reported poor conditions, and odd views and settings, and cultural appropriation. Before the Olympics even began, the NHL pulled their hockey players out of the Olympics due to the COVID-19...
Since working at the Wright County Journal-Press, I have met so many inspiring people from Buffalo and Wright County. These past few weeks, working on stories for Buffalo Strong and the anniversary of the heartbreaking Feb. 9 event at Allina Crossroads Clinic, I have heard and learned so many...
National Girls and Women in Sports Day (N.G.W.S.D) is celebrated annually on Feb. 2. This day is to promote gender equality in sports and recognize girls and women who participate or have participated in sports, and the continuation of progress for women’s athletics. It also draws attention to...
Now that I have lived in Wright County for over a year, I am confident that this is the perfect fit for my husband and me. It is exactly what we were looking for when we were first looking at moving into our first home together. I did not expect to love this area as much as I do, and I am sure...