Opinion
From the Editor’s Desk
Punxsutawney Phil made his appearance last Thursday and predicted six more weeks of winter. The annual hoopla surrounding the Groundhog Day tradition seemed to pass with little enthusiasm locally. We are probably all ready for the snow melt to begin.
Beyond Reason
January means colder weather which means we get to set things on fire! Okay. Best fire practices include a fire pit or, in my case, a fireplace. Otherwise, it’s arson. Which is bad. Unless you’re an arsonist. Then, I hear, it's like, better than drugs good. Still illegal. But I guess some people can't help themselves. Hence, prisons.
Letter to the Editor
There are countless ways the United Way of Southwest Minnesota (UWSWMN) impacts our communities. The program that has made a diuerence in my family's life is the Imagination Library program. My two children, Georgia (6) and Boden (3), have been enjoying the program since they were born. Georgia has graduated from the program; however, she still enjoys seeing Boden’s book come in the mail monthly.
Live Well, Age Wisely
I guess I’m a closet romantic – Valentine’s season (the first two weeks in Febru - ary) has always been one of my favorite times of the year. The focus on love and show - ing others that we love them feels warm and wonderful.
Mild temps for the week
I know we have a lot of snow chances yet this season, but I think a lot of people have had some spring fever over the past several days with the warmer air that has moved-in across the Upper Midwest. There was a lot of melting going on over the weekend and for the start of this week as well.
From the Editor’s Desk
There’s nothing quite as exciting to a nerd like me as the annual Minnesota Newspaper Association Convention. Each year’s convention is an opportunity to take courses throughout the two days that are led by long-time pros in their field. This year, I was only able to stay for one full day, as I had so many things happening all at once, that I would need to miss day two.
Beyond Reason
A Royal Summary Before I start, I want to clarify that I have no interest in royals. I do not read about royals in the newspapers or books.
Memory Care Corner:
I have always enjoyed receiving Christmas letters and “catching up” with people. Sometimes I learn things about someone that I never knew before.
Higher temps by the weekend
Bitterly cold air has been with us for the past several days. The Arctic air mass moved in late Friday, and stayed with us for Saturday and Sunday.
From the Editor’s Desk
If you’re reading this column, then you already know that I survived what I’m about to tell you about. In all of the years I’ve owned my downtown building, my “help” with most projects, repairs, etc, has been my oldest child. He helped move many an appliance up and down the apartment stairway, change light bulbs in the large fluorescent overheads in the store level, haul out left behind furniture from tenants, etc.