I was more the memorize-and-identify type when it came to Science Olympiad in high school. A love of the outdoors and especially frogs, turtles and salamanders from an early age and knowing exactly where they were in my field guide and on the continent made me a two-time state champion when it ...
Just in case you aren’t aware of this, it’s been rather cold lately. And that’s an understatement because it’s been arctic nasty cold! Because of those way below zero actual temperatures and those further below zero wind chills, my daily walks have been placed on hiatus for now. Yes, ...
Question: I have a question about people who are driving for food deliveries and ride-hailing app services using their personal vehicle. Are they supposed to have commercial insurance or any other special type of insurance? Back in the ‘80s, I was working as an owner/operator using my ...
Murder is a major topic of conversation these days in the local area, following two incidents and four deaths in the past month. First we had a domestic stabbing and a shooting by a police officer in Marshall which resulted in two deaths. Then there was a shooting situation in Lake Benton that ...
As Minnesota families celebrate the new year, I want to reflect on everything we achieved together in 2023 and look forward to the year ahead. Despite a divided Congress, we worked across the aisle and made progress on a range of issues impacting our state. Through my visits to all of ...
On Saturday, Jan. 20 at 2 p.m., the Lyon County Museum is having a Gold Star Family program in the conference room on the 2nd floor of the building. This program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. In case of inclement weather, we will reschedule for a later date. ...