Why should we shop local? Let us count the ways
It cannot be over-stated that shopping locally is one of the best ways to preserve and enrich cities, towns and...
Opinion
If, if, if the judge did it . . .
If is the biggest little word in the English language. It’s a useful word, but it can also be a...
Let’s keep Veteran’s Day special
Let’s keep Veterans Day special This last week, I was able to participate in my high school’s annual Veterans Day...
Local acts of kindness bring smiles to so many
With all the “breaking news” stories of cruelties in the world, the latest being another hideous massacre in Texas, it’s...
Local acts of kindness bring smiles to so many
With all the “breaking news” stories of cruelties in the world, the latest being another hideous massacre in Texas, it’s...
Act in solidarity to counter prejudices
We should all be thankful for the strong civic and moral leadership so apparent in the greater St. Cloud area...
Where did our civility, courtesy go?
These days, it seems like there is antagonism everywhere you look. Our politicians, local and above, engage in bitter partisan...
Don’t judge a book by its cover – an unusual lesson from an unusual source
Mady Bertsch, 12, Sartell Last year I started volunteering in the Salvation Army Food Shelf with my mom and little...