Opinion
“It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more...
I found my first arrowhead last summer.
Last week, I found my second.
And now, I have the bug—the desire—to know more about the fascinating old points that washed up on the shoreline of the lake my family has lived on for more than 60 years.
I came across both arrowheads by chance.
I enjoy taking...
The 2018 General Election is less than five months away, and the primary election is less than two months away.
Between now and November 7, Minnesotans are sure to be inundated with TV and radio commercials, newspaper ads and direct mail pieces, all extolling the virtues of one candidate or one...
As of today (Thursday) it is officially summer! Today is the summer solstice, the longest day of the year and some people are happy that it’s finally a time of sun and warmth. After the cold, snowy end to winter, which continued into spring, I realize several people are enjoying the warm weather...
Today - June 14 - is Flag Day in the United States. It celebrates the adoption, in 1777, by the Second Continental Congress establishing the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States.
While the original flag had 13 stars and 13 stripes, representing the 13 colonies that were part...
School is out, the weather is warm and the kids have “nothing to do.”
It’s an age-old dilemma facing parents each year. How to get kids (and even parents) out of the house and away from their devices.
Minnesota hosts a wealth of opportunities for people to enjoy the great outdoors, and it only...
Another year of New Prague High School sports ends this weekend with four Trojan athletes competing at the State Track and Field meet at Hamline University in St. Paul.
It was an interesting year with 12 of the Trojan coaches either in their first or second year at the helm of their programs. There...
I must thank you for all of the birthday and Mother’s Day cards I received. The refrigerator doors and walls are full of cards of best wishes. AND I want to thank each and every one of you for your thoughtfulness. I’d like to write all of the messages I received but the Lake Region Life newspapers...
Throughout our nation’s history, it has called on its people to defend itself against various enemies. Memorial Day, which was celebrated this week, is a chance for today’s Americans to reflect and thank those who answered the call and made a sacrifice to defend it.
Whether at Gettysburg, in...
When your child invites the neighborhood over for brunch, you have two options.
You could refuse. Crush her plans and have her renege the already delivered invitations.
Or... Just go with it.
Last Saturday morning, my house was filled with friends and neighbors.
Having the brunch inside was not the...
