Growing up in a small town, I came to know many veterans. They were my father’s friends. These men, veterans of WWII, Korea, and Vietnam, marched in parades, presented the colors for events, sold popcorn during the fair, and were leaders in the community.

About 90 years ago, the humble rutabaga was poised to become the symbol for Askov. The first annual Rutabaga Festival was held in honor of Askov’s chief cash field crop. The big day featured a merry-go-round, sports, parade, a dinner featuring rutabagas, music, a Bowery dance and an address …

To the Editor: 

To the Editor: 

A FEW WEEKS ago, Kathy and I were invited to a brewery in Woodbury to celebrate the life of Robert MacGregor Shaw. We got to know Bob and Virginia Shaw through the Minnesota Newspaper Association where he was manager. Having served on the board of directors of the association, we got to know…

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OVER THE LONG Fourth of July holiday, people were getting out of town with a vengeance, traveling to their cabin, their favorite camping park, or visiting with friends and families.

You may have heard in the media that a criminal defense attorney has made a motion for a mistrial or a judge has granted a mistrial. As a part of a new Minnesota judge’s training there has been a mandatory mock trial exercise before a jury of law students and 2 veteran attorneys which is int…

It’s been a deadly start to the open-water season in Minnesota. 

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IT’S A WELCOME relief that we are gaining control of the Covid-19 virus through safe practices and vaccinations.

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Minnesota Newspaper Association joins the News Media Alliance and other state press associations in applauding U.S. House Antitrust Chairman David Cicilline (D-RI), ranking member Ken Buck (R-CO), Senate Antitrust Chairwoman Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Senator John N. Kennedy (R-LA) for reintr…

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One of the great things about living in the U.S. is that our city and county governments are required to keep their citizens informed about their actions. 

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 is a consequence of aging, and the ability to find pleasure sitting in one place for long periods of time and letting your eyes and mind be entertained by the small feathered creatures that fill your yard.   Personally, I find it’s almost hypnotic to watch the flittering, skittering movemen…

Greetings,

JANUARY 6 WAS a terrible day when domestic violence broke in our nation’s capital. There were five deaths, property damage, security breaches, and our democracy was threatened.

Fishing with a six-year-old is anything but boring. That is one thing I can guarantee!