Seasonal job at landscape center a great escape
Besides beginning work for the Newsleader this spring, I also began another new adventure. I've started working a seasonal job...
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U.S. history is riddled with school shootings
Ever since the slaughter of innocents at Sandy Hook Elementary School, I cringe every time there is a "breaking news"...
Hello, St. Joe! Look forward to meeting all of you
Like thousands of Central Minnesotans, my first introduction to the city of St. Joseph was its Fourth of July festivities....
Wrestling should remain an Olympic sport
by U.S. Sen. Al Franken, March 2013 When the International Olympic Committee recently recommended eliminating wrestling from the games starting...
The great George Jones sang what he lived
George Jones, the greatest country singer of all time, was a cat with nine lives – at least. He was...
Farewell Minnesota, it’s been ‘nice’ knowing you
I will soon trade in the snow and cold for wind and possible earthquakes. Yes, you read correctly. I'm moving...
Two thumbs up for Roger Ebert
Thumbs up! Two thumbs up for the late, great Roger Ebert. News of Ebert's death last Thursday left me sad...
Volunteering provides glimpse of colorful tradition
I was recently introduced to the southern tradition of the Kentucky Derby while volunteering for a local fundraiser for the...