Ellie Studer, St. Joseph This past week I learned once again how disrespectful some people can be. I had placed a sturdy metal bench in front of the (Minnesota Street Market) co-op in memory of my sister who had passed away in 2009. The bench has been broken beyond repair. When she was still able, Patty used to walk down
It’s the gift of time that counts
I’d like to someday change the common quip, “It’s the thought that counts” to “It’s time that counts.” Mother’s Day is a bittersweet holiday for many, including myself. It was two years ago this weekend I lost my mom. While others are bustling about trying to find the perfect gift for their mothers, I’m just trying to find the strength
STJ Family of the Year-2012
Family of the Year-2012 Father Werner Council 7057 Saint Joseph, Minnesota Marvin and Carol Joan Mastey contributed article The Family of the Year for 2012 exemplifies service to the church and community and is loved and respected by many. The Mastey Family teaches us the value of responsible Christian living. They generously serve each other and others with love that
STJ Knight of the Year-2012
contributed article This year’s Knight of the Year is a member of the Father Werner Council and daily lives out the Knights of Columbus tenets of unity, charity and fraternity. He serves the Church of St. Joseph with passion and gives generously of his time and talents. We are proud of him and are blessed to have him as a
St. Joseph City Council to demolish former Credit Union Building – Why?
Darlene Dingmann, St. Joseph resident I was shocked and surprised to learn the old credit union building will be torn down for yet another better, bigger building for the city offices. Is this being financially responsible? Why was nothing said about this before – Why not a vote taken by the public? Is St. Joseph becoming like other large cities
Haunted hotel makes for sleepless weekend
It started out just like so many of our previous girls’ weekends. My best friend and I have been meeting each spring for nearly 15 years for a weekend away from the grind of careers, housework and family demands. In our past experiences, we have explored many communities with populations of 10,000 or less and found the small-town atmosphere laid
It’s time to recommit to a policy of transparency
Nobody likes to be micro-managed or second-guessed, and that includes school boards. When that happens, people and school boards can become defensive – sometimes overly defensive. And sometimes, unfortunately, it can cause decision-making boards to dig in their heels and pull the covered wagons in a circle around themselves. We are happy to report the Sartell-St. Stephen School Board is
Film sheds light on gender differences
We have all heard the phrase, “Battle of the Sexes.” That is a consistent theme in the romantic comedy “Think Like a Man.” The movie is based on the 2011 best-selling book written by actor, radio host and comedian Steve Harvey, which is entitled “Act like a Lady, Think Like A Man: What Men Really Think about Love, Relationships, Intimacy