Opinion
Nature Notes: Night(hawk) moves
By Ryen Nielsen Teacher/Intern When we think of migrating birds, we normally think of the blush of color ...
Opinion
Peggy Keener: Josephine Rogers’ unyielding conviction
In late June of 1863, warnings of approaching Confederate forces were everywhere. In the small town of Gettysburg, ...
Opinion
Al Batt: High five happy for butterflies
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I added a skylight to my condo. I’ll bet you’re enjoying it. ...
Opinion
Ask A Trooper: Know your roadway signs in determining where you are
By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: Hello, I have a new driver and they are having a difficult time ...
Opinion
The Wide Angle: It came from beyond the soil
I have something of a mystery on my hands, perpetuated by criminals of the most nefarious of mindsets ...
News
Tim Penny: Open grants support welcoming communities
Since 1986, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) has invested over $60 million in grants across our 20-county region. ...
Opinion
Al Batt: Tesla gets horrible gas mileage
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I don’t like my Tesla. What’s wrong with it? I get 0 ...
Opinion
Ask a Trooper: Odometer can be replaced
By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: I own a 1987 Toyota based RV. The dashboard instrument cluster is pretty ...
Opinion
The Wide Angle: Life’s questions answered – cartoons
The other day, I read something that really makes a lot of sense. I saw it in a ...
Opinion
Jena DeMoss: Summer sip tips — Meeting your fluid needs in the summer heat
Time to rethink your summer drink! Hydration is essential, especially during the hot summer months. This is because ...
Opinion
Peggy Keener: Letting Go
Every month, Martin’s parents embarked on a journey to visit grandma, returning home on the same train the ...
Opinion
Evie Mohrfeld: Mystery Trip a success
This past weekend was our annual one-day Mystery Trip, a trip that creates a lot of interest. Lanesboro ...
Opinion
Al Batt: Small town means you are no longer a stranger
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting We should switch to Roman numerals. Who wants to do that? I ...
Opinion
Ask a Trooper: What is required regarding the VIN
By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: I’ve been helping my neighbor prep for sale a 1955 Ford pickup that ...
RSS General
The Wide Angle: Tomatoes are haunting my dreams
It was while pondering what is worse — plum skin on the roof of one’s mouth or popcorn ...
SportsPlus
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Saturday, January 4
Ranked squads are on Saturday’s college basketball schedule in 13 games, including the Arkansas Razorbacks taking on the…
Pistons vs. Timberwolves Injury Report Today – January 4
As they gear up to play the Detroit Pistons (15-18) on Saturday, January 4 at Little Caesars Arena,…
How to Pick the Hurricanes vs. Wild Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 4
For the upcoming battle between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Minnesota Wild on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET,…
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Friday, January 3
The Michigan State Spartans and the Ohio State Buckeyes square off in one of two games on the…
January 3 NHL TV Schedule: TV Channel, Start Times & Live Streaming Options
The Ottawa Senators versus the St. Louis Blues is one of many strong options on Friday’s NHL slate.…