Opinion
What's it all about? Random thoughts
Oct 8, 2025
Supposedly we humans have about 70,000 random thoughts each day and we have little control over much of what enters our mind. We probably become more aware of our mental wanderings if we are doing monotonous tasks like painting a fence, mowing the yard, driving a long distance, etc. Sometimes we...
Do your part to preserve democracy for all
Oct 8, 2025
Speak to your elected officials about your concerns. Show up to town hall meetings. Vote. Write letters. Go to school board meetings. Volunteer to assist during elections. Volunteer to be on local boards.
Do your part to preserve democracy for all.
Kraus: Community as classroom
Oct 1, 2025
It’s back to school month, and the flurry of excitement, nerves and relief are upon so many families across our region.
At Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), we have the privilege of working directly with hundreds of child care providers and other Early Childhood professionals across...
Ohl: Fit to be tied
Oct 1, 2025
I haven’t worn a necktie for many years. However, from 1966 through 2003 I wore one every workday as a teacher and then as a seminar speaker. I have kept them all, the narrow, the wide, the plain and the colorful. The total comes to 37 ties. Certain ones were favorites and remind me of places...
What's it all about? Lawnmower memories
Sep 24, 2025
My first lawn mower dates from back in the ‘60s. It was an electric mower, and I don’t mean battery powered. It was a plug in the extension cord and then proceed to drag it all over the yard. But no more messing with oil! No more smelly cans of gasoline in the garage! No jerking a cord repeatedly...
Altendorf: Will this be our turning point?
Sep 24, 2025
Over the last few months, I have mentioned several times about my concern about our society boiling over.
With the murder of conservative champion Charlie Kirk, I believe we’re there.
What is particularly chilling about his assassination is that Kirk was someone who believed in respectfully...
An unwelcome discovery
Sep 24, 2025
I happened to stop at a park in Plainview. On this sunny day, families with children laughed and played on the swings and slides, with music in the air. Ceramics, greeting cards, and muffins for sale. Two high school kids braided key fobs. Face painting. Tie dying. Peaceful, happy times....
After sabotaging border security bill, Trump created inhumane, unpopular mess
Sep 24, 2025
In February 2024, the U.S Senate, in a fragile bipartisan attempt, considered proposed legislation called Border Act of 2024. This act was an immigration and border security bill with conditions that presented a ray of hope for immigration reform. By May of 2024, enough Republican senators changed...
Tiger Talk: Dedication, Legacy, Recognition, Community, Service, and Inspiration
Sep 24, 2025
Tiger Pride is in the air as we celebrate Homecoming Week this week! Across our district, students, staff and families are coming together to build community and school spirit. From creative dress-up days and spirited pep fests in both school buildings to the excitement of coronation and home...
Hero in a pickup truck
Sep 17, 2025
Heroes come in many forms, and some arrive in a pickup. That was the case last week when our dog escaped from the dog park. She’s a rescue from a puppy mill, and she’s a “runner,” as we’ve found in several heart-stopping escapades.
At the dog park, she spotted the space below the large service...
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