Life can be stressful, although meaningful and powerful words from thinkers, writers, and friends can help one find a much-needed perspective and...

Most of us have heard the phrase “make good choices,” and many of us have likely used this phrase with children. The phrase is actually a...

But I firmly believe that in our fibers, each of us was created in God’s image and as such, we are “very good.” Occasionally, the poker guys and I...

Every thriving small town has one thing in common: people who are willing to step up, invest their time, and work alongside others to make their...

Speech delivered one year after Sept. 11, 2001, exploring toxic, redemptive, and civic memory in response to terrorism Karen Smith, Ean Schneider, Jeffrey Schrier. These...

Voters will choose who is added to county leadership Nov. 3 When I hear “commissioner,” my brain always goes to an early-’90s television show I...

“Will you pray for me? I will pray for you. … And we will watch God change things!” shouted the Rev. Dr. Eric S.C. Manning from the historic pulpit...

Feminist icon modeled understanding, liberation for generations Born into extreme poverty and abuse, Gloria Steinem’s life rejected anger and...

Bladder cancer diagnosis leads to multiple surgeries, infections for Pelican Rapids man How often do you think about your bladder? For me, the...

With the gradual transformation away from a very warm and humid summer season, we will soon encounter cooling temperatures and shorter daylight...

"The heavens are telling the glory of God, and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.” -- Psalm 19:1I’m sure more than one passerby wondered what...

Pelican schools start Sept. 8, following state's post-Labor Day tradition Summer is coming to a screeching halt, the air is cooling down, the leaves are beginning to turn...

The morning dew is brief and bright,A fleeting spark before the night.The clock won't pause, the shadows grow ,We only have this hour to show .So...

Surely not everyone in America is a country music fan, right?Nor is everyone simply mega fans of 1980s hit rom-coms and movie dramas either. So...

I honestly cannot remember a single point in my life when I did not know who Dolly Parton was. Growing up, I thought she was the most gorgeous...