The wind gained speed as it blew through the cracks of the old house.
Those of us in southern Minnesota, and especially Waseca, know the name Arik Matson very well. He is the Waseca police officer who was shot in…
One of the hardest things for me in my practice is determining what medication would be the best choice for a patient. There often isn’t a pre…
Since March 2020, students, staff, and families have been navigating a new way to deliver instruction to our preK-12 students. We have experie…
I couldn’t find a short pier as someone had suggested I do.
January is the perfect time to get a good deal on a Christmas tree.
The year 2020, defined by a deadly and relentless pandemic, has been devastating for people in Minnesota and across the country whose lives, j…
Merry Christmas and happy new year! I know COVID-19 disrupted the plans that many of you had in place, but however you celebrated, I hope you …
I opened the door and a robed visitor accompanied by sitar music walked in out of the dimming twilight. The renowned mystic from the Far East …
I don’t care if we have a white Christmas.
By now, you’re well aware of what is at stake for the hospitality industry. They have been walking on incredibly thin ice since the beginning …
What a year to remember! Although there were some challenges in 2020, the Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton School District enjoyed many accomplish…
Since the coronavirus arrived in mid-March and began to wreak havoc on the way people live their lives and operate their business, lawmakers h…
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This is the time of year when the capitol starts teeming with activity in preparation for the upcoming legislative session. Even though the ca…
The most frequent question I received from constituents this year concerns the Governor’s emergency powers. I want to explain the emergency po…
With all the talk about the development of COVID-19 vaccines, you may be wondering what vaccines are and how they work. Here are the answers s…
Recently the Centers for Disease Control and the Minnesota Department of Health released some changes to their quarantine guidance. This has g…
The 2020-21 school year has had its share of challenges to this point, and really going back to March of this year, school has looked differen…
As 2020 draws to a close, there are many reasons to be hopeful that next year will be less challenging than this one. Studies have shown that …
I put my car into reverse.
This year, more than ever, we have seen the importance of pulling together to live united.
As you may have read, a new economic forecast came out on Dec, 1. These forecasts are what legislators will use to guide budget decisions when…
On Nov. 18, Gov. Walz ordered a new round of restrictions on businesses and social gatherings. You’ve probably heard about some of them, but h…
Thanksgiving is a great time for counting our blessings and expressing gratitude. In challenging times, an attitude of gratitude is all the mo…
A few weeks ago, people set their clocks back to Central Standard Time from Central Daylight Saving Time. This annual occurrence allows more d…
The Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton School District staff has worked with world-renowned motivational speaker and author Willow Sweeney on mindse…
The first vehicle I fell in love with wasn’t a Corvette or a Mustang. It was a bookmobile.
