When you heard the news that Minnesota’s greatest football coach of all time, Bud Grant, passed away, what memory popped into your head?
As a journalist, I have clear and obvious reasons for watching the lawsuit Dominion Voting Systems has leveled at Fox News.
With Anthony Edwards making his first all-star appearance a week ago, it is becoming clear that Edwards is already the face of the Minnesota T…
When it comes to music, we all have our favorites. And boy, do I have some favorites.
I think it goes without saying that a great deal of people have experienced some type of mental health struggles in their lives.
With the news of Punxsutawney Phil seeing his shadow, signaling six more weeks of winter, on Groundhog’s Day and the recent cold spell, I’m go…
It’s been a couple of very busy weeks. Every time I sit down at my computer, the task list grows as I sort through another 50 or 60 messages.
I had to wear a tie last week. All I can say about that is simple: Uffdah. Uff. Dah.
The 2022 Minnesota Vikings season will be one that fans will remember for years to come. Despite the letdown of another early playoff exit, th…
As a journalist, I have clear and obvious reasons for watching the lawsuit Dominion Voting Systems has leveled at Fox News.
With Anthony Edwards making his first all-star appearance a week ago, it is becoming clear that Edwards is already the face of the Minnesota T…
When it comes to music, we all have our favorites. And boy, do I have some favorites.
I think it goes without saying that a great deal of people have experienced some type of mental health struggles in their lives.
With the news of Punxsutawney Phil seeing his shadow, signaling six more weeks of winter, on Groundhog’s Day and the recent cold spell, I’m go…
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Recent interviews with four key legislators, revealed some expected, and some surprising, things about how the 2023 Minnesota Legislature will…
Another year at North Branch Area Public Schools (NBAPS) is coming to a close. Every year brings its own unique set of victories and challenge…
The guy one seat over, and one row in front of me craned his head, scrunched the black-frame glasses up off the bridge of his nose and peered …
The weather and the holidays
Have you ever said out loud that you’re proud of yourself?
When it comes to Christmas, I do not consider myself on a par with Ebenezer Scrooge.
Thanksgiving food of choice
It took until I was in college to finally dive deep in my family history.
I’m ready to believe.
University of Minnesota Regent Steve Sviggum’s recent question about the possibility of too much diversity offers students, faculty and staff …
Our spring 2022 road trip took us south through Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, Florida and Tennessee.
Consider this scenario: Before Election Day, you are told your vote will only count as one-half, not a full vote. Or maybe you are informed yo…
Kindergarten Dracula
This week is College Knowledge Week at North Branch Area High School (NBAHS); another way we come alongside students and help them explore the…
Fred Easter transformed thousands of lives — including mine. Over 50-plus years of teaching, mentoring, writing and friendship, Easter encoura…
Bullies come in all shapes and sizes.
It has been a wonderful fall at North Branch Area Public Schools, full of events that leave us inspired!
As many of you know, I am not a native Minnesotan, having migrated here from Ohio a few years ago.
If you read our weekly opinion columns, you may have come across one of mine a couple months ago where I described a situation in reference to…
My showers generally take less than five minutes. She easily takes 10. If I shave my head, add another 90 seconds. If she shaves her legs, add…
The 2022 Minnesota Vikings season will be one that fans will remember for years to come. Despite the letdown of another early playoff exit, th…
This week North Branch Area High School unveiled the 2023-24 Registration Guide, and it is incredible! The guide is a great example of how we …
Abortion, recreational marijuana and sports betting may grab an outsized share of attention during the 2023 session of the Minnesota Legislatu…
When reading — mostly fiction — your brain creates an imaginary movie.
Around 8 p.m. our time Jan. 2, Damar Hamlin was flat on his back, surrounded by medical personnel trying to save his life. The 24-year-old Buf…
Coming out of the holiday season, it amazes me how fast time goes. After weeks of planning, hours (or days!) of traveling, and a lot of cookin…
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear about Lambeau Field in January?
You know that disclaimer that comes at the end of certain radio commercials where the guy is talking so fast, it feels like somebody mashed an…
Anyone who knows me can confirm I am not big fan of traveling.
There was a lot wrong in this world in 2022.
A Japanese New Year
Recent interviews with four key legislators, revealed some expected, and some surprising, things about how the 2023 Minnesota Legislature will…
Another year at North Branch Area Public Schools (NBAPS) is coming to a close. Every year brings its own unique set of victories and challenge…
The guy one seat over, and one row in front of me craned his head, scrunched the black-frame glasses up off the bridge of his nose and peered …
The weather and the holidays
Have you ever said out loud that you’re proud of yourself?
When it comes to Christmas, I do not consider myself on a par with Ebenezer Scrooge.
Thanksgiving food of choice
It took until I was in college to finally dive deep in my family history.
I’m ready to believe.
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Coming out of the holiday season, it amazes me how fast time goes. After weeks of planning, hours (or days!) of traveling, and a lot of cookin…
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear about Lambeau Field in January?
You know that disclaimer that comes at the end of certain radio commercials where the guy is talking so fast, it feels like somebody mashed an…
Anyone who knows me can confirm I am not big fan of traveling.
There was a lot wrong in this world in 2022.
A Japanese New Year
Recent interviews with four key legislators, revealed some expected, and some surprising, things about how the 2023 Minnesota Legislature will…
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Another year at North Branch Area Public Schools (NBAPS) is coming to a close. Every year brings its own unique set of victories and challenge…
The guy one seat over, and one row in front of me craned his head, scrunched the black-frame glasses up off the bridge of his nose and peered …
The weather and the holidays
Have you ever said out loud that you’re proud of yourself?
When it comes to Christmas, I do not consider myself on a par with Ebenezer Scrooge.
Thanksgiving food of choice
It took until I was in college to finally dive deep in my family history.
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