Opinion
Friends and Neighbors: Econ 101
Feb 18, 2026
After trying out a bunch of widely different majors in college I finally graduated with a B.A. in History and a minor in Economics. The only thing I remember from my Econ classes is “decisions about the distribution of scarce resources.” Or something like that.
So that got me thinking about the...
Financial windfalls for first family
Feb 18, 2026
Years ago, the iconic Minnesota company Dayton Hudson offered a promotion (discount) for their employees known as “Families and Friends.”
In many cases this program offered up to 20% discounts to employees. This concept has been adopted and increasingly utilized by the current occupant in the...
Ohl: Winter weary
Feb 11, 2026
I don’t want to wish my life away, but each year I impatiently wait for January and February to become history. Having those two months in the rearview mirror means we are past the coldest part of the winter. But we are still in February, enduring a good old fashion Minnesota winter. It is said...
Public Health Spotlight: Self care isn’t selfish
Feb 11, 2026
As we are navigating the second month of the New Year, many of us are focusing on resolutions, fresh starts, and plans for the month ahead. February also marks Self-Check Month, a nationwide reminder encouraging people of all ages to pause, pay attention to their health, and take steps that can...
‘Waves of Hope’ brings hope
Feb 4, 2026
The Lake City Suicide Coalition offered the second event of their initiative which began in 2024. This year’s event was well themed “Waves of Hope.” The logo illustrated both high and low wave designs which illustrate both the highs and lows of any person’s life experiences over time.
The...
Library is a blessing
Feb 4, 2026
We are blessed in this town to have the library and staff we do.
We can use computers, check out audio books and puzzles, read magazines and newspapers, print things off and fax for a small fee, plus they will notarize for a fee.
Don’t even get me started on the activities for children and adults...
Ohl: Smile if you can
Feb 4, 2026
The recent weeks have been dark for Minnesotans and others. Perhaps it would be beneficial to take a breather and smile for a few minutes.
I’ve reached the age where I can’t tell if I sustained an injury or if that’s just the how I am now.
I took a long hard look at myself this morning. I won’t be...
May we walk gently with one another
Feb 4, 2026
Response to Margo Yotter: “Let’s choose the humanity of compassion.” To quote Margo Yotter’s editorial after visiting Renee Good’s Memorial: “My takeaways were silence, reverence, and togetherness.” Within this stillness and silence, I am brought to my knees by the humility of not knowing — the...
What common ground?
Feb 4, 2026
All sides of the political parties should sit down and have a discussion, I’m told. Find common ground. How do we do that when our current administration continues on this path that wants nothing more than division in this country.
Immigration reform, I’m told, should be common ground. Let’s...
Friends and neighbors: Ingredients
Feb 4, 2026
This is a photo of ingredients used in cookie baking. (The “Joy” box contains cinnamon from Penzey’s Spices). These are gifts from friends and neighbors that are both thoughtful and useful. For those of you who don’t know me, I bake a lot of cookies for my organization Cookies & Conversation...
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