With the Oscars coming up, I asked myself “When was the last time Meryl Streep was nominated for an Oscar?” It was for her role taking on the …
Do you know who first said, “Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy”?
It’s a Minnesotan tale as old as time: the Vikings lose their star QB to injury, the Vikings are surprisingly good in the regular season, and …
The appointed reading for the 1st Sunday of Christmas in many Christian places of worship is about an event when Jesus is 12 years old and is lost.
Here we are at yet another Christmas season gone and past, hopefully filled with traditions that bring you joy. Perhaps it’s a little belated,…
Literacy skills are one the most critical areas of learning for any elementary school, and something I’m particularly proud of at Wyoming Elem…
One of the best podcasts available right now is “The Rest is History.” Hosted by two British historians, Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook, th…
A crucial but frequently overlooked aspect of children’s mental health outcomes lies in the mental health of their parents. Research in modern…
School boards often do their critical work in quiet board rooms, usually with only a few members of the public in the audience. Without much f…
You can expect to see prairies, meadows, and pocket plantings springing up around Washington County from Forest Lake to St. Paul Park, thanks …
It’s a Minnesotan tale as old as time: the Vikings lose their star QB to injury, the Vikings are surprisingly good in the regular season, and …
The appointed reading for the 1st Sunday of Christmas in many Christian places of worship is about an event when Jesus is 12 years old and is lost.
Here we are at yet another Christmas season gone and past, hopefully filled with traditions that bring you joy. Perhaps it’s a little belated,…
Literacy skills are one the most critical areas of learning for any elementary school, and something I’m particularly proud of at Wyoming Elem…
One of the best podcasts available right now is “The Rest is History.” Hosted by two British historians, Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook, th…
A crucial but frequently overlooked aspect of children’s mental health outcomes lies in the mental health of their parents. Research in modern…
School boards often do their critical work in quiet board rooms, usually with only a few members of the public in the audience. Without much f…
You can expect to see prairies, meadows, and pocket plantings springing up around Washington County from Forest Lake to St. Paul Park, thanks …
If you’ve ever sat in a theater — even in the far corners — during the “Wicked” Act 1 finale powerhouse song “Defying Gravity,” watching as a …
As I look back over the year and consider all of the progress that has happened in Columbus, I am pleased that great things are continuing to happen.
During election season, national and statewide elections tend to garner a lot of attention, and rightfully so. As your mailbox fills with camp…
What prevents an undocumented immigrant with a “Driver’s License for All” from registering to vote? A person will only be registered to vote t…
If the Rice Creek could speak, it would tell you stories of the past and future. It would talk of the families who camped along its shores in …
A random selection of precincts are drawn by the canvassing board after every statewide general election for the Post Election Review. For the…
The school year has just begun, and our building is alive again with students. We’ve hit the ground running with academics and even our younge…
The rise in screen overuse among teens and young adults is growing at an astronomical pace.
As the Hasbro Productions logo waltzed across the screen at my showing of Transformers One, my oldest child, who I’d brought along for a youth…
Taxpayers from our community contribute a significant investment toward educating our local young people. That investment helps create a homeg…
Good things continue to happen in our City. In a year when many cities and counties are predicting tax levy increases from 6% to 25%, the Colu…
Recently a reader sent an angry letter. The person didn’t include contact information, but since some of the views reflect what many people be…
Star Wars episode 4, “A New Hope,” debuted in 1977. The last thing in the world I wanted to see was a silly kids’ movie about some land far, f…
Therapists are often seen as the calm, collected professionals who listen intently, offer advice, and seem to have everything under control. B…
Next week school staff around the district will celebrate the annual excitement of welcoming our students to another year of school. We’ll wel…
When Minnesota Territory was created in 1849, it was home to about 5,000 settlers and approximately 31,000 Indigenous people, spread over an a…
Earlier this month, Gov. Tim Walz was thrust onto the national stage as the DFL Vice-President candidate in the upcoming election.
Last week, I attended a retirement party, where I met an employee of the Twin Cities’ American Swedish Institute. Driving home, I reminisced a…
Grizzly bears, courage, carelessness, spectacle and stupidity. As part of celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary later this year, JoAnn and …
Imagine a few bad breaks have created a crisis in your life. Now, you’re unsheltered and need to meet with someone to find services. You’re di…
Remake can’t compete with original, but finds its own path
We cannot be numb.
You can expect to see prairies, meadows, and pocket plantings springing up around Washington County from Forest Lake to St. Paul Park, thanks …
If you’ve ever sat in a theater — even in the far corners — during the “Wicked” Act 1 finale powerhouse song “Defying Gravity,” watching as a …
As I look back over the year and consider all of the progress that has happened in Columbus, I am pleased that great things are continuing to happen.
On Halloween, my 9th-grade daughter handed out candy to trick-or-treaters. She did this while listening to Christmas music on Pandora. By Satu…
Schools are a community asset that benefits everyone. Not only does the K-12 traditional educational program benefit the families and children…
Play is so much more than just a fun pastime for kids; it’s a vital part of how they learn about themselves and the world around them. When it…
A free, high-quality education for every student in our community is one of the building blocks of our state and our community. In fact, the r…
It’s 6:30 p.m. on a Tuesday night, 2018, and a small group is gathered inside the Scandia Pizzeria to hear their neighbor Tom Furey talk about…
This time of year, I think a lot about change. The transition from summer to fall serves as a powerful reminder of the impermanence of life. L…
The final years of high school are filled with excitement—and a fair share of stress—as students face important decisions about their future. …
I was in the middle of a discussion Rob Bell’s book called Love Wins when the news came through that something tragic happened. Without knowin…
During election season, national and statewide elections tend to garner a lot of attention, and rightfully so. As your mailbox fills with camp…
What prevents an undocumented immigrant with a “Driver’s License for All” from registering to vote? A person will only be registered to vote t…
If the Rice Creek could speak, it would tell you stories of the past and future. It would talk of the families who camped along its shores in …
A random selection of precincts are drawn by the canvassing board after every statewide general election for the Post Election Review. For the…
The school year has just begun, and our building is alive again with students. We’ve hit the ground running with academics and even our younge…
The rise in screen overuse among teens and young adults is growing at an astronomical pace.
As the Hasbro Productions logo waltzed across the screen at my showing of Transformers One, my oldest child, who I’d brought along for a youth…
Taxpayers from our community contribute a significant investment toward educating our local young people. That investment helps create a homeg…
Good things continue to happen in our City. In a year when many cities and counties are predicting tax levy increases from 6% to 25%, the Colu…
Play is so much more than just a fun pastime for kids; it’s a vital part of how they learn about themselves and the world around them. When it…
A free, high-quality education for every student in our community is one of the building blocks of our state and our community. In fact, the r…
It’s 6:30 p.m. on a Tuesday night, 2018, and a small group is gathered inside the Scandia Pizzeria to hear their neighbor Tom Furey talk about…
This time of year, I think a lot about change. The transition from summer to fall serves as a powerful reminder of the impermanence of life. L…
The final years of high school are filled with excitement—and a fair share of stress—as students face important decisions about their future. …
I was in the middle of a discussion Rob Bell’s book called Love Wins when the news came through that something tragic happened. Without knowin…
During election season, national and statewide elections tend to garner a lot of attention, and rightfully so. As your mailbox fills with camp…
What prevents an undocumented immigrant with a “Driver’s License for All” from registering to vote? A person will only be registered to vote t…
If the Rice Creek could speak, it would tell you stories of the past and future. It would talk of the families who camped along its shores in …
A random selection of precincts are drawn by the canvassing board after every statewide general election for the Post Election Review. For the…
The school year has just begun, and our building is alive again with students. We’ve hit the ground running with academics and even our younge…
The rise in screen overuse among teens and young adults is growing at an astronomical pace.
As the Hasbro Productions logo waltzed across the screen at my showing of Transformers One, my oldest child, who I’d brought along for a youth…
Taxpayers from our community contribute a significant investment toward educating our local young people. That investment helps create a homeg…
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