“Minions: The Rise of Gru” offered an expected serving as the fifth edition in the “Despicable Me”/”Minions” franchise, and it could hanker th…
The legislative session ended just over a month ago. As deputy minority leader, I stood up last session to protect main street Minnesota busin…
My family is on an epic adventure. We drove to Orlando and then to Washington, D.C. Yes. Drove. My wife, Taryn, and our eight kids, all in our…
The first verse of the “Village Blacksmith,” by Henry W. Longfellow, was probably the most popular verse that many had committed to memory as …
I have a need for speed. I have had this need since I was a toddler, when my father would push me in my stroller down the hill and over the sp…
When war broke out in Ukraine in February, I struggled to wrap my mind around it.
“I’ve spent a lot of time feeling invisible.” That’s the first sentence in Staci Lola Drouillard’s superb new book, “Seven Aunts” (University …
Ever since his Oscar-winning turn in 2015’s “Bridge of Spies,” Mark Rylance has been popping up in a steady stream of films from major directo…
After many months at the capitol, the legislative session has finally reached its end. I’m disappointed that the 2022 Session closed without p…
We are in a post pandemic state. Everything has mostly returned to normal; I no longer carry a stash of masks around, I don’t get tested every…
My family is on an epic adventure. We drove to Orlando and then to Washington, D.C. Yes. Drove. My wife, Taryn, and our eight kids, all in our…
The first verse of the “Village Blacksmith,” by Henry W. Longfellow, was probably the most popular verse that many had committed to memory as …
I have a need for speed. I have had this need since I was a toddler, when my father would push me in my stroller down the hill and over the sp…
When war broke out in Ukraine in February, I struggled to wrap my mind around it.
“I’ve spent a lot of time feeling invisible.” That’s the first sentence in Staci Lola Drouillard’s superb new book, “Seven Aunts” (University …
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It seems as if I barely said “hello,” and suddenly I’m saying “goodbye.”
About a month ago, one of the newer members to our men’s Bible Study at Faith Lutheran asked for help.
Amongst the many people who first called Forest Lake home, some names have lived on. Below are three of those families and their history in Fo…
In 2021, Linwood Township celebrated its 150 year anniversary. As part of its celebration, volunteers from the senior center created a quilt m…
“Every film needs a hook.” That’s what CIA operative Vivan (Tiffany Haddish) tells Nicolas Cage. And if there ever was a hook, it’s Nicolas Ca…
Europe, Mexico, and Caribbean hot destinations this year
Minnesotans are right to expect accountability and transparency from their public institutions. While this open approach to government is crit…
I hope every fan of high school sports is as disturbed as I was by several reports involving fan behavior recently.
Travelers passing town often pulled off for good eats
A new ABC TV show brings two valuable things to viewers: laughter and nuance.
The laughter, squeals, and whistles are a sure sign of spring. Despite the stubborn arrival of warm weather, students playing during recess an…
For anyone paying attention to the Academy Awards, you know it had some historic moments, but it was the dispute between Chris Rock and Will S…
War rages in Ukraine. I have five dear Ukrainian friends who are in the midst of all the mess. We worked closely together on a tour of shows …
As politically divided as this nation is, it is becoming clear that public education is falling into the grips of election-year division. It i…
Every year, Lakes International Language Academy welcomes language ambassadors to our classrooms. These young adults are native speakers of Sp…
It’s not uncommon for comedies to use up the best one-liners or best clips in their trailers. Inevitably, those moments end up being the only …
“West Side Story,” “CODA” compete for most picks
As Russian forces continue to slaughter innocent Ukrainians, the stories and images are disturbing. I yearn for understanding.
Last month, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) released an updated list of lakes, rivers and streams in our state that are official…
What would you call an unprecedented number of Minnesotans owing back rent (many on the verge of homelessness) combined with an unprecedented …
We are in a post pandemic state. Everything has mostly returned to normal; I no longer carry a stash of masks around, I don’t get tested every…
Since 1970, the city of New Orleans has been home to one of the biggest music festivals of the nation. Each spring, Jazz Fest blends together …
Whether in a St. Louis Park High School class taught by a Minnesota Teacher of the Year, a video produced by St. Paul charter public school st…
“Top Gun: Maverick” is a lot better than the 1986 Tom Cruise fighter jet hit it’s sequelizing, but your ceiling for enjoyment may vary based o…
Most adults won’t remember every detail about their daily life in elementary school. What they do often remember is the special events and fun…
It’s hard to deny the success of the franchise “Downton Abbey” has created, and “A New Era,” the film’s newest movie, certainly will draw in t…
It can be perilous to read poetry in the forest on a golden autumn day, while your child builds castles out of fallen branches and the dog lie…
Lawmakers and Gov. Tim Walz are required by law to adjourn the current session of the Minnesota House and Senate on May 23.
This year, we find ourselves adjusting to changes that happen just before warmer weather and longer days materialize, as the school year winds…
Since “Avengers Endgame” strode the earth, colossus-like, in 2019 to become the highest-grossing film of all time, the Marvel Cinematic Univer…
It’s a story as old as religion itself: Where people are, there will be those that gather to worship and practice their faith together. There …
It seems as if I barely said “hello,” and suddenly I’m saying “goodbye.”
About a month ago, one of the newer members to our men’s Bible Study at Faith Lutheran asked for help.
Amongst the many people who first called Forest Lake home, some names have lived on. Below are three of those families and their history in Fo…
In 2021, Linwood Township celebrated its 150 year anniversary. As part of its celebration, volunteers from the senior center created a quilt m…
“Every film needs a hook.” That’s what CIA operative Vivan (Tiffany Haddish) tells Nicolas Cage. And if there ever was a hook, it’s Nicolas Ca…
Europe, Mexico, and Caribbean hot destinations this year
Minnesotans are right to expect accountability and transparency from their public institutions. While this open approach to government is crit…
I hope every fan of high school sports is as disturbed as I was by several reports involving fan behavior recently.
Travelers passing town often pulled off for good eats
It’s hard to deny the success of the franchise “Downton Abbey” has created, and “A New Era,” the film’s newest movie, certainly will draw in t…
It can be perilous to read poetry in the forest on a golden autumn day, while your child builds castles out of fallen branches and the dog lie…
Lawmakers and Gov. Tim Walz are required by law to adjourn the current session of the Minnesota House and Senate on May 23.
This year, we find ourselves adjusting to changes that happen just before warmer weather and longer days materialize, as the school year winds…
Since “Avengers Endgame” strode the earth, colossus-like, in 2019 to become the highest-grossing film of all time, the Marvel Cinematic Univer…
It’s a story as old as religion itself: Where people are, there will be those that gather to worship and practice their faith together. There …
It seems as if I barely said “hello,” and suddenly I’m saying “goodbye.”
About a month ago, one of the newer members to our men’s Bible Study at Faith Lutheran asked for help.
Amongst the many people who first called Forest Lake home, some names have lived on. Below are three of those families and their history in Fo…
In 2021, Linwood Township celebrated its 150 year anniversary. As part of its celebration, volunteers from the senior center created a quilt m…
“Every film needs a hook.” That’s what CIA operative Vivan (Tiffany Haddish) tells Nicolas Cage. And if there ever was a hook, it’s Nicolas Ca…
Europe, Mexico, and Caribbean hot destinations this year
Minnesotans are right to expect accountability and transparency from their public institutions. While this open approach to government is crit…
I hope every fan of high school sports is as disturbed as I was by several reports involving fan behavior recently.
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