Happy birthday to our very special son, Scott Ravndalen on September 28th. We were never so blessed as the day you were born. Love you. Have an amazing day. Happy birthday...

There's a sad kind of goodbye that happens on my deck every year, and I never quite get used to it. The pots that have been full and spilling over with color since May —...

Mrs. Bridges gave us a little brown hen.  The hen hid her nest but we found it.  We used to pet her and talk to her and feel under her.  Every day...

         The Canadian Government decided to investigate the possibilities of a trail from the Peace River Country to Yukon waters.  The job was handed to J. D. Moodie to...

 Talking about mental health resources in your community can help focus on hope and healing.  It is important to find the help that is right for you when your mental health...

Question: I am serving in the military and my driver’s license is about to expire. I am not sure when I will be able to get it renewed. What are my options? Answer: As an...

            Electricity is something that’s easy to take for granted until you don’t have it any longer. These days, most everything in our lives, from lights to laptops to...

Few tragedies are more heartbreaking than the unexpected loss of a baby.  Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden, unexplained death of an infant younger than 1...

Question: I have a question about the lawful thing to do in regards to a school bus with lights flashing. If I am driving down a two-lane street with no stop sign and...

At the Bergman house, fall officially arrives with the Minnesota Vikings home opener. That happened this past Sunday, and the Vikings won. Game day usually means it's my...

One of my dearest friends is visiting this week from Florida, and I have been fretting about the weather.I had hoped Minnesota would behave itself and give her a few...

Celebrating birthdays this week are Vicki Streich and Candy Schuh. Wishing you both an awesome day. Happy anniversary to Pete and Sandy Olson on September 20th. Have a...

Respiratory season is approaching, and now is the time to prepare.  Respiratory season brings increased circulation of influenza (flu), RSV, and COVID‑19.  While influenza...

Fifty years ago, the US Fish and Wildlife Service developed a plan. The timberwolf population of northern Minnesota had fallen precipitously, mainly as a result of...

Talking about mental health and suicide on a community-level can help raise awareness and support suicide prevention efforts and encourage those who need extra support to...