I remember seeing the trailer for this movie when I was 13 and being so interested in it but never getting the chance to go and see it.
Just in time for the holidays, the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources approved $12.3 million in Clean Water Fund grants to be used st…
Netflix has made a number of different films and series under the title of “Netflix Originals” as it has started to expand original content fo…
Although 2020 was a year unlike any other in recent history, many great things happened in the City of Columbus and we are looking forward to …
Almost all of us have suffered a broken heart at some time in our lives. It might have been the end of a teenage crush or the betrayal by a cl…
Familial relationships are typically regarded among the closest and most meaningful in our lives. At the same time, they contain inherently co…
While I claim a light brunette as my natural hair color, I do — from time to time — have some “blonde moments.” I’ve come to claim these momen…
Like many of you, I have great hope for the new year, and for our schools, staff and students. For many months, we have struggled together to …
When it comes to TV shows, I try to find the ones that are lighthearted, can make me laugh, tear up occasionally, and have great characters an…
The Minnesota Legislature convened in February 2020, expecting its work to be completed by mid-May. However, that was far from the end of it a…
“Wonder Woman 1984” is bad. It’s bad in almost every way it’s possible for a superhero movie to be bad — and make no mistake, it is one of the…
Now that we have entered into the unofficial halfway point of the school year, it is worth it to take a moment and pause on all that has happe…
Faith Lutheran is not having in person worship on Christmas Eve this year.
“How can you fall asleep at the breakfast table?” asks Blanche Bickerson.
Many years ago, I used my first-ever paid week of vacation to travel west to visit best friends who’d settled in the Bay Area of California.
From the beginning of the year, Forest Lake Area Middle School and our school district made it clear that we believe most students learn best …
The Star Wars universe is vast and made up of many shows, movies, games and even novels.
My last column of the year is typically an opportunity to reflect on travels of the past year and to look ahead to some of the vacations I hop…
When the voters of the Forest Lake Area School District approved an expansion of an operating referendum during the 2018 election, the Distric…
Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas is the phenomenon you either love to watch or love to hate. I was the latter not too many years ago, complai…
The calendar said November but the thermometer was pushing 80°, so, like characters from Grumpy Old Men, we shed our winter jackets and headed…
I’m going to start this piece by saying that “Moneyball” is simply my favorite sports movie of all time and I don’t think that will ever chang…
As the school year continues to present numerous safety and health challenges for administrators and staff to adjust and adapt to, there has b…
Let’s talk about grief. Wait, you were expecting thanksgiving?
A little over a week ago, my grandmother died, and right now, I'd like to take a moment to remember the life my grandmother lived and who she …
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to test all of us—from how we care for ourselves and our family’s health to how we adjust to ever-changing inf…
Two weeks ago, almost to the date, my 84-year-old grandmother tested positive for COVID-19. She had been ill for 10 days, and after multiple t…
As Minnesota hurtles through the uncharted territory of alarming coronavirus spread, record hospitalizations and deaths from the virus, it’s t…
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to test all of us—from how we care for ourselves and our family’s health to how we adjust to ever-changing inf…
I’m writing this month’s column from my suite at the Sandals Royal Plantation Resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Yes, you did read that correctly –…
In this presidential election year, most of us have been understandably focused on the politicians and public servants who represent us at the…
During the 1990s, development in Forest Lake boomed as this former farm community grew into a modern-day suburb with big-box stores and reside…
Thousands of Minnesota youngsters are eating fresher food because of people like Ed Eiffler Jaramillo, of New Hope. Since October is “Farm to …
Certain things are omnipresent this fall – the election, the virus, charts filled with data points, Zoom meetings and ever-changing school options.
“The Mandalorian” might be the best Star Wars related show or movie that has ever been created by Disney or Lucas Films.
In a time when politics is seemingly more-than-ever partisan, when political discussion has severed friendships, it’s hard to think positively…
We’ve entered the glory days of fall, when it’s cool enough to put on a pair of jeans and tromp though piles of crunchy leaves, but still warm…
What leadership looks like
This time of year, seniors in high schools begin submitting their early applications to colleges. Students at Lakes International Language Aca…
The longer the pandemic lasts, the more likely it is that you do. However, I realized that not everyone in my congregation of Faith Lutheran does.
APG-ECM Editorial Board
Miller and Husnik make good sense
As executive director of North Lakes Academy, I wanted to take an opportunity to share how the beginning of the year has gone. First off, I wa…
In these turbulent times divided by political rancor and divisive opinions, the Everyone Belongs Project of the Forest Lake Area has brought a…
When our students hopped off the bus on the first day of school, we were very excited to see them and welcome them once more into their classr…
My household just received several pieces of political literature over several days promoting Josiah Hill. He is running against Karin Housley.
I will be voting Linda Nanko-Yeager for City Council this November. She brings knowledge, accountability, and transparency to our community.
I support Sue Wagamon for City Council. Sue is my aunt, so I’ve known her my whole life. I have lived in Columbus for six years, and believe s…
We are so thankful to Governor Walz and his team of Commissioners for their professional and caring response to the COVID-19 emergency. The g…
Before we lob another vicious criticism at a Republican or Democrat in the final days of this election, and before we chastise others about th…
Netflix has made a number of different films and series under the title of “Netflix Originals” as it has started to expand original content fo…
Although 2020 was a year unlike any other in recent history, many great things happened in the City of Columbus and we are looking forward to …
Almost all of us have suffered a broken heart at some time in our lives. It might have been the end of a teenage crush or the betrayal by a cl…
Familial relationships are typically regarded among the closest and most meaningful in our lives. At the same time, they contain inherently co…
While I claim a light brunette as my natural hair color, I do — from time to time — have some “blonde moments.” I’ve come to claim these momen…
Like many of you, I have great hope for the new year, and for our schools, staff and students. For many months, we have struggled together to …
When it comes to TV shows, I try to find the ones that are lighthearted, can make me laugh, tear up occasionally, and have great characters an…
The Minnesota Legislature convened in February 2020, expecting its work to be completed by mid-May. However, that was far from the end of it a…
“Wonder Woman 1984” is bad. It’s bad in almost every way it’s possible for a superhero movie to be bad — and make no mistake, it is one of the…
Now that we have entered into the unofficial halfway point of the school year, it is worth it to take a moment and pause on all that has happe…
Faith Lutheran is not having in person worship on Christmas Eve this year.
“How can you fall asleep at the breakfast table?” asks Blanche Bickerson.
Many years ago, I used my first-ever paid week of vacation to travel west to visit best friends who’d settled in the Bay Area of California.
From the beginning of the year, Forest Lake Area Middle School and our school district made it clear that we believe most students learn best …
The Star Wars universe is vast and made up of many shows, movies, games and even novels.
My last column of the year is typically an opportunity to reflect on travels of the past year and to look ahead to some of the vacations I hop…
When the voters of the Forest Lake Area School District approved an expansion of an operating referendum during the 2018 election, the Distric…
Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas is the phenomenon you either love to watch or love to hate. I was the latter not too many years ago, complai…
The calendar said November but the thermometer was pushing 80°, so, like characters from Grumpy Old Men, we shed our winter jackets and headed…
I’m going to start this piece by saying that “Moneyball” is simply my favorite sports movie of all time and I don’t think that will ever chang…
As the school year continues to present numerous safety and health challenges for administrators and staff to adjust and adapt to, there has b…
Let’s talk about grief. Wait, you were expecting thanksgiving?
A little over a week ago, my grandmother died, and right now, I'd like to take a moment to remember the life my grandmother lived and who she …
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to test all of us—from how we care for ourselves and our family’s health to how we adjust to ever-changing inf…
Two weeks ago, almost to the date, my 84-year-old grandmother tested positive for COVID-19. She had been ill for 10 days, and after multiple t…
As Minnesota hurtles through the uncharted territory of alarming coronavirus spread, record hospitalizations and deaths from the virus, it’s t…
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to test all of us—from how we care for ourselves and our family’s health to how we adjust to ever-changing inf…
I’m writing this month’s column from my suite at the Sandals Royal Plantation Resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Yes, you did read that correctly –…
In this presidential election year, most of us have been understandably focused on the politicians and public servants who represent us at the…
During the 1990s, development in Forest Lake boomed as this former farm community grew into a modern-day suburb with big-box stores and reside…
Thousands of Minnesota youngsters are eating fresher food because of people like Ed Eiffler Jaramillo, of New Hope. Since October is “Farm to …
Certain things are omnipresent this fall – the election, the virus, charts filled with data points, Zoom meetings and ever-changing school options.
“The Mandalorian” might be the best Star Wars related show or movie that has ever been created by Disney or Lucas Films.
In a time when politics is seemingly more-than-ever partisan, when political discussion has severed friendships, it’s hard to think positively…
We’ve entered the glory days of fall, when it’s cool enough to put on a pair of jeans and tromp though piles of crunchy leaves, but still warm…
What leadership looks like
This time of year, seniors in high schools begin submitting their early applications to colleges. Students at Lakes International Language Aca…
The longer the pandemic lasts, the more likely it is that you do. However, I realized that not everyone in my congregation of Faith Lutheran does.
APG-ECM Editorial Board
Miller and Husnik make good sense
As executive director of North Lakes Academy, I wanted to take an opportunity to share how the beginning of the year has gone. First off, I wa…
In these turbulent times divided by political rancor and divisive opinions, the Everyone Belongs Project of the Forest Lake Area has brought a…
When our students hopped off the bus on the first day of school, we were very excited to see them and welcome them once more into their classr…
My household just received several pieces of political literature over several days promoting Josiah Hill. He is running against Karin Housley.
I will be voting Linda Nanko-Yeager for City Council this November. She brings knowledge, accountability, and transparency to our community.
I support Sue Wagamon for City Council. Sue is my aunt, so I’ve known her my whole life. I have lived in Columbus for six years, and believe s…
We are so thankful to Governor Walz and his team of Commissioners for their professional and caring response to the COVID-19 emergency. The g…
Before we lob another vicious criticism at a Republican or Democrat in the final days of this election, and before we chastise others about th…
Editor's note: The APG of East Central Minnesota Editorial Board has identified four key topics that we believe are important to our readers. …
The President lied to the American people, putting millions of people at risk and plunging us into an economic depression. Last week, we learn…
Like many of you, I have great hope for the new year, and for our schools, staff and students. For many months, we have struggled together to …
When it comes to TV shows, I try to find the ones that are lighthearted, can make me laugh, tear up occasionally, and have great characters an…
The Minnesota Legislature convened in February 2020, expecting its work to be completed by mid-May. However, that was far from the end of it a…
“Wonder Woman 1984” is bad. It’s bad in almost every way it’s possible for a superhero movie to be bad — and make no mistake, it is one of the…
Now that we have entered into the unofficial halfway point of the school year, it is worth it to take a moment and pause on all that has happe…
Faith Lutheran is not having in person worship on Christmas Eve this year.
“How can you fall asleep at the breakfast table?” asks Blanche Bickerson.
Many years ago, I used my first-ever paid week of vacation to travel west to visit best friends who’d settled in the Bay Area of California.
From the beginning of the year, Forest Lake Area Middle School and our school district made it clear that we believe most students learn best …
The Star Wars universe is vast and made up of many shows, movies, games and even novels.
My last column of the year is typically an opportunity to reflect on travels of the past year and to look ahead to some of the vacations I hop…
When the voters of the Forest Lake Area School District approved an expansion of an operating referendum during the 2018 election, the Distric…
Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas is the phenomenon you either love to watch or love to hate. I was the latter not too many years ago, complai…
The calendar said November but the thermometer was pushing 80°, so, like characters from Grumpy Old Men, we shed our winter jackets and headed…
Festival Foods
I’m going to start this piece by saying that “Moneyball” is simply my favorite sports movie of all time and I don’t think that will ever chang…
As the school year continues to present numerous safety and health challenges for administrators and staff to adjust and adapt to, there has b…
Let’s talk about grief. Wait, you were expecting thanksgiving?
A little over a week ago, my grandmother died, and right now, I'd like to take a moment to remember the life my grandmother lived and who she …
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to test all of us—from how we care for ourselves and our family’s health to how we adjust to ever-changing inf…
Two weeks ago, almost to the date, my 84-year-old grandmother tested positive for COVID-19. She had been ill for 10 days, and after multiple t…
As Minnesota hurtles through the uncharted territory of alarming coronavirus spread, record hospitalizations and deaths from the virus, it’s t…
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