T’was a dangerous practical joke
Like my dad, there’s nothing I enjoy better than a good, harmless practical joke. Except my latest one wasn’t harmless;...
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Urban explorers risk injury, arrest for social media fame
Two popular hobbies – one pursued in the real, physical world and one practiced in the virtual, digital world –...
College scam highlights large problems
It was a shock to many Americans when federal prosecutors in Massachusetts announced charges against 50 people for one of...
Even though the calendar says so, spring isn’t here yet
It’s spring. I know this because the calendar said so. Spring arrived at 4:58 p.m. Wednesday, March 20. And I...
Do not discard your Social Security card
Whatever you do, do not throw away your Social Security card. About a year ago, while weeding useless cards from...
It’s time to consider a mayor for president
The field of Democrats who want to be president grows every day with about a dozen announced candidates and several...
Gas tax bad consideration, worse proposal
In just a few short months, our newly inaugurated Gov. Tim Walz has had an eventful start to his term....
Guest column: Chisum deserves praise for soil testing stand
Phil Ringstrom, Sartell I believe council member Mike Chisum should be commended for pulling the “engineering and soil testing item”...