Small businesses are an integral part of communities across greater Minnesota. They create jobs, support families, sponsor community events, and keep our local economies...

    As the weeks and months progress toward my retirement as a county commissioner, I  find myself going down memory lane more than a few times. These trips include looking...

 There is a certain strength that comes from walking through fire. You come out the other side with your eyebrows scorched and your mindset changed forever, but there is a...

Inspiration sometimes comes from odd places. This week, it came from Snoopy.I have a Snoopy face on my Apple Watch, and every time I glance at it, he’s up to something...

As another school year gets underway, families across the region are back into the routines of early mornings, school buses, homework, and...

Verse Junction - Join us for Verse Junction, an evening of poetry and music at the EGF Campbell Library on October 8th at 6:30.  Verse Junction...

Agriculture is a major part of Minnesota’s economy, and it is a way of life for many families and communities across our state. From farmers and livestock producers to the...

There's a sad kind of goodbye that happens on my deck every year, and I never quite get used to it. The pots that have been full and spilling over with color since May —...

This week starts with a recap. Last week I reported on the calamity of my chair - sadly broken in its prime and headed for replacement. Key facts: it was a brilliant yellow...

Question: I am serving in the military and my driver’s license is about to expire. I am not sure when I will be able to get it renewed. What are my options? Answer: As an...

Talking about mental health resources can help connect people with support and create a message of hope and healing.Finding the right support can be an important part of...

Today’s Highlight is Thomas (Tommy) Passa from Thoma Spas SA! He is a certified massage therapist, and he officially opened following his...

I have a chair. It is a comfy chair. I sit in it in the living room when I drink my morning coffee. I sit in it when I watch TV. I sit in it when I write. I sit in it when...

What is Bonding?When you hear legislators talk about a "bonding bill," it can be easy to lose sight of what that actually means.Bonding is how the...

Today I am talking with Dillon Nelson, Lead Wastewater/Stormwater Operator for the City of East Grand Forks.He started working full-time for the...