Humanity needs to evolve again
I remember when computers came out of IBM and joined the rest of the world. They were huge room-sized, noisy...
Opinion
Encourage reading year-round
A new school year is upon us, and that means so many things. For the student, it means time to get...
Terrorists learn their lesson – the hard way
Just the other day, on the morning of Sept. 11, I was writing a news story on my computer in...
We can learn a lot from Henrietta
I recently discovered a must read. My book club read the book, “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by science...
State Fair outing brings back memories, new experiences
Nothing says fair season like a deep-fried delicacy served on a stick. At least that's what I had heard, being...
Is Romney America’s last chance or last dance?
A comedian took a trip to one of our Southern states once; I can't remember if it was Iowa or...
Mayor Schultz is helping homeowners
Mayor Schultz is helping homeowners St. Joseph Mayor Rick Schultz should be commended for organizing a group of citizens...
Both amendment proposals are, at bottom, ridiculous
A bit of research would show voters just how unnecessary are the two amendments that will be on Minnesota ballots...