Letter from the Editor

Although I’m not originally from here, I think I’ve been in North Dakota long enough to make a few observations. Observation number one: the cuisine is certainly different, and one of the things I miss most is the variety of eateries (I’m aware that comes with living in a rural area—I get it).

My two cents | You’ve never heard of the Beatles? By Mike Alan Steinfeldt

A few months back, I was talking with someone about half my age when the subject of music came up. I mentioned one of my favorite songs by the Beatles when she looked at me with a blank stare.“You’ve never heard of the Beatles?” I asked, shocked. “No,” was the reply. I was flabbergasted.

Silly Simmons sports scenes By Bob Simmons

As a runner, when I’m traveling, I always try to get in a run wherever it is I’m visiting. It’s a great way to see things in a community and get a feel for an area.While on my recent trip to New Zealand, I ran along a number of paved walkways that hugged the Bay of Plenty shoreline.

My two cents | Try a little gratitude By Mike Alan Steinfeldt

It seems like just about this time every year, I write a column about this theme: Sometimes life can be very depressing, especially around the holidays.Living in a cold climate as we do, I think part of it can be linked to the fact that each day there is less sunlight – more darkness than light.

Letter from the Editor

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving, spending time with family and friends. I feel like I am still trying to recover after two days of cooking- thankfully, I was not in charge of clean up!As we get into the holiday season, time passes by more quickly.

Bowesmont lives By Saralee Hoselton

On Monday, Merv and Phyllis Holter and Saralee Hoselton were among those who had dinner at the Sugar Bowl Senior Citizens’ Center.Saralee stayed afterward for an afternoon of cards and visiting.Late Wednesday evening, Lisa Jackson of Woodbury, Minn.

Along the way | Glorify the good

Life is transient; it changes in depth and architecture with every passing day. Through those changes, we find sanctuary in the restoration of our souls as we move through the fluctuating emotions of living while searching for the sacred in the calligraphy of connection.

The mask By Bob Simmons

Continuing with my report to you of my recent travels to New Zealand, let's focus on the flights to and from the land of the kiwi.First, some back story; years ago, I decided that the only way I would ever agree to fly was to do so in first class.

Another deer hunting story, part 3 By Mike Alan Steinfeldt

As I left off last week, I was just about to bag the first deer of my hunting career, or so I thought.It was the fall of 1986, and I was hunting with some college buddies not far from Ely, Minnesota.

Letter from the Editor

Thanksgiving, and the holiday season in general, can stir up a mix of emotions. For many, it’s a time filled with long-standing traditions and family gatherings. For others, it’s quieter, different, or even a little bittersweet. I fall somewhere in the middle.