Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools is continuing its efforts to enhance the safety and security of all our students and staff. A group of SRR crisis response members recently attended a training around …
Sometimes, I can’t write. There are so many God-ordained, orchestrated and timely events that my jaw drops in amazement. But as I ask God what he would have me write this week, I’m left …
Quick response, or QR codes seem to be popping up almost as frequently as road construction signs in spring. QR codes — those small squares containing a matrix of dots and boxes …
The intent was to go home early. The plan was to head to Andover on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, listen to my favorite musician in the backyard of one of my favorite people and head back as soon as …
Five weeks ago, the Minnesota Twins had a 70-53 record and a 95% chance of making the playoffs, according to baseballreference.com. Since then, they’ve lost 23 of 35 games and trail both Kansas …
Have you noticed the oak trees planted in front of the St. Cloud YMCA? They have oak tree leaves and acorns, but their branches are closer together, forming a columnar shape instead of the wide and …
Can you hear it? God is shouting. “Turn to me,” he cries out. Periods of deafness, not hearing from God, make us wonder if God has left us — perhaps our …
Benton Economic Partnership Inc., the Initiative Foundation and Career Solutions have partnered with the Central Minnesota Reentry Program to foster a stronger, more inclusive community by supporting …
National Cheeseburger Day isn’t just some social media holiday — it’s a long-standing beef-eating American tradition with roots dating back to the 1920s. Burger lovers around …
The Minnesota Vikings shocked the defending NFC champion San Francisco 49ers with a 23-17 upset victory at U.S. Bank Stadium by playing strong football in all three phases of the game. The Vikings, …
Landowners and operators are reminded that, to receive payments from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, compliance with highly erodible land and wetland conservation provisions are required. Farmers …
Once again, I find myself wondering where summer got off to. Despite the July-like temperatures, my potted deck plants are telling me we are heading into fall, with their leggy stems and spent …