There is nothing static about our world.
“A fiddler on the roof. Sounds crazy, no? But here, in our little village of Anatevka, you might say every one of us is a fiddler on the roof …
Question: I like riding my motorcycle without hands on the handlebars from time to time. Can I get a ticket if I drive by an officer with only…
I grew up half way between the equator and the north pole in the town of Minne-A-No-Place, Minne-A-Snowda next to a landmark called the Witche…
Dear Savvy Senior, Is it possible to collect Social Security benefits from my ex-spouse? We were married for 12 years but have been divorced f…
Recognizing that college costs are an important issue for many Minnesota families, a new report asks and answers a vital question: What should…
The water is turned on, the dock needs repair before we can set it afloat and the pontoon is anxiously waiting in a turkey barn.
We moved back to Minnesota after retiring from the military in 1997 when Arne was finishing up his second term as governor.
The Minnesota Department of Education’s April 25 press release about high school graduation rates left out something very important. MDE noted…
May is mental health month, a time to raise awareness of the importance of striving for good mental health.
There is a10-acre island in the middle of Lard Lake known to the Ojibwa people as Minisigaagiijizide (Min-iss-gah-gee-jit-za-day), or the “Isl…
Because of Minnesota’s aging population, shrinking workforce and inflation, the state’s assisted living facilities and nursing homes are rapid…
Last week my seven-year-old grandson excitedly told me about the moth he rescued from a puddle in their garage. “It was stuck in the water, so…
The “who, what, when and why” of how a landowner chooses to manage their woods is as diverse as the trees in their woods.
The Supreme Court was established by Article III of the Constitution. It is the highest court in the land.
Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the best way to go about choosing an assisted living facility for my 86-year-old father? Since mom died last year, h…
Question: With the ads on TV showing people driving with their hands off the steering wheel, is that legal if your vehicle has that capability?
“After all, it’s only by helping others that we can truly help ourselves.” Line from the 2022 movie, Dr. Dolittle.
We want to be the best parents we can be. We would like to increase our skills and confidence in coping with issues that may arise on a weekly…
The Minnesota Legislature has been exceptionally active this year in reforming state election laws. The state House of Representatives and Sen…
Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the best way to go about choosing an assisted living facility for my 86-year-old father? Since mom died last year, h…
I don’t own any guns. When I was younger I would hunt pheasants, but that’s the extent of my relationship with a weapon.
We once got to know an ordinary couple who expressed deep frustration over the rank partisanship in political campaigns and especially the so-…
April is National County Government month. It is a time to reflect on the services local county governments provide and show appreciation to s…
The pile of snow at the end of my driveway, both sides, is still as high as my head. It was much higher a few weeks ago, so much so that I had…
Question: I read your article about trailer safety. I would like more information on trailer hitch ball sizes and why they have different sizes?
It may be a fantasy to hope for an early spring, but in April it would be rather nice. In these parts, it is never a given that it will arrive…
Here we are again as we lean toward spring and into the fourth and final quarter of the 2022-2023 school year. In only a few short weeks, our …
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