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Weather man
May 16, 2012 This type of purchase doesn’t exactly scream “look out ladies, this guy might be too studly for you. more »»
Making the best of it
May 16, 2012 On Easter Sunday we were invited to our daughter’s home for dinner. We always look forward to her meals, as she has become an excellent cook. more »»
Something fishy for supper
May 16, 2012 Walleye, northern and sunfish —yum! Fishing season is open in Minnesota again. more »»
Tornado hits Tracy on Sunday, June 22, 1924
May 14, 2012 Part II: SCHOOL HOUSE BLOWN AWAY ‘Striking the schoolhouse of District Number 72, it scattered the building and its contents in a northeast direction for a quarter of a mile or more. more »»
Faster disability approval for people with ALS
May 14, 2012 Social Security district manager in Marshall May is National ALS Awareness Month. more »»
Editor's column: A few closing thoughts on stadium
May 12, 2012 need closure to the saga known as the Vikings stadium bill. The thing’s not over yet — the Minneapolis city council still has to take its final vote, and Gov. more »»
Journey to Duluth — part II
May 12, 2012 So let’s pick up where I left off. I arrived at Ross’ place around 7:35 a.m. on Saturda. more »»
Why the change in personal wellness in America?
May 12, 2012 A recent column (April 30, 2012) emphasized a phenomenon which is more evident to us “baby boomers” than the present younger generation: the prominent role of personal wellness and exercise. more »»
Phoning it in
May 9, 2012 If I remember correctly, when I first moved to Marshall in the late 1960s, to call other folks on the telephone within the city, you only had to dial the last five digits. more »»
Graduation season
May 9, 2012 Graduation season is here once again, that time of the year when many of our nation’s youth don goofy gowns and silly hats and promenade about in public. I find this troubling. more »»
National Asparagus Month
May 9, 2012 May marks National Asparagus Month; here are ideas to help you enjoy this popular spring vegetable. more »»
Tornado hits Tracy on Sunday, June 22, 1924
May 7, 2012 Part I: This following series is reprinted from the 2010 issue of the Lyon Tale, written by me, and offered to the public as historic information as we head into another “tornado season” in... more »»
Editor's column: This waiting is killing me
May 5, 2012 Waiting in line is really no big deal anymore. more »»
Angelina Macaroni
May 2, 2012 My email inbox recently held a message from a young lady who hails from Argentina. And no, she wasn’t offering me a terrific deal on a sheep farm in the Falkland Islands. more »»
Simple favorites
May 2, 2012 Creamy oatmeal, noodles with butter, sloppy joes, raw fried potatoes, fresh-baked cookies. What do these foods have in common? They were favorites of my siblings (and myself) during our childhoo. more »»
May is National Salad Month
May 2, 2012 There must be a special month for just about everything; I recently heard that May was National Salad Month! I must admit that I have a new favorite salad. more »»
When smoking was ‘in’
April 30, 2012 Part II: The American Tobacco Company was the largest and most powerful tobacco company until the early 1900s. Several companies were making cigarettes by the early 1900s. more »»
May the benefits be with you
April 30, 2012 Social Security district manager in Marshall May 4 is an unofficial holiday designated by fans as Star Wars Day. more »»
Editor's column: Taking meat out of the equation
April 28, 2012 Think about how much easier life would be if we were all vegetarians, or vegans, if you so desire. Being a server just got a whole lot easier. more »»
So why do I?watch these kind of TV programs?
April 28, 2012 Why is it that when I watch an episode of “Hoarders,” I have a sudden, inherent need to clean my apartment, even if it’s just picking up one item off the floor. more »»
He's all game
April 28, 2012 Unlike most gaming aficionados, Josh Straub has other reasons for his interest in games. Straub, a senior creative writing and history double major from Plymouth, was born nine weeks prematurely. more »» LifeWall Grand Opening May 25, 2012 A new local business, LifeWall, will be holding its grand opening celebration, and you are invited to attend! Thursday, May 24, 12pm - 7pm Friday, May 25, 12pm-3pm 212 W. more » Events Calendar |
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Per PetersonFor the love of God, put the phone away and just drive! May 15, 2012 According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 5,000 people in the U.S. were killed in crashes involving driver distraction in 2009. more » Latest Blogs |
