Preservationists are civilization’s true heroes
Precious cultural heritages are constantly under the threat of eradication from intolerant religious radicals. Case in point: Two years ago...
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Heeding seven good tips can prevent identity theft
There is a silver lining in the wake of the news about Target accounts being hacked by crooks. The good...
Beatles were ‘soundtrack of our lives’
Fifty years ago, Feb. 9, 1964, after seeing the Beatles perform on the Ed Sullivan Show, my neighborhood was abuzz...
I know it when I see it
Back in 1964, the U.S. Supreme Court was hearing a case to determine whether certain publications or movies were pornography...
Long-deferred library dream seems soon to become true
A Sartell library is, at long last, again the topic of excited conversation. For at least 10 years, a branch...
Can we truly address poverty issues head-on?
We commend Central Minnesota Catholic Worker members and all others involved for their successful efforts at last Sunday's Joe Town...
Old duffers earned bragging rights
You know you've turned into an old-duffer Minnesotan when you find yourself sitting at the kitchen table on a snowy...
My father has been visiting lately
My father has been gone for several years now. Both he and my mother lived long and happy lives. They...