Progress as We Age or Regress
Health and fitness have been a way of life for Suzann Yue since she was very young. At 18 years of age she was...
A Lovely Life: Remembering Phyllis Doboszenski
Our community lost a long standing, loyal member and generous soul just as Covid-19 was overwhelming our psyches. Slight in stature, her size didn’t...
Victory Blood
PROLOGUE
She can breathe, but is afraid.
Afraid to breathe, afraid the sound will…tell them. Tell them she is here.
She doesn’t know where here is, where...
Local Author Linda Herkenhoff
Many people know Linda Herkenhoff from her generous volunteer work and as a former local reporter. “I was hired as a reporter about fifteen...
VIVIAN HEITKE – Celebrating 100 Years of Life
I grew up near Dassel, Minnesota in a small Swedish community called Lake Jenny. My parents were both Swedish emigrants, but met and married...
In His Own Words: Medina’s New Chief of Police
Photos by Joel Morehouse
On April 1, 2020, Sergeant Jason Nelson became Chief Jason Nelson, replacing Ed Belland as the chief of police in Medina....
Positive Lights of 2020
Barraged with daily headlines full of fear and tragedy, it’s time to refocus and center ourselves with the good that has happened and the...
A Year Throughout COVID-19
Photos by Debra Bernard Photography
2020 is undoubtedly a year people will remember and converse about throughout history. However, we will not remember it as...
10 Mistakes That Can Undermine Your Retirement Savings
Most people realize that retirement savings can be negatively impacted by the loss of a job, divorce or death. But just as much damage...
Grateful for Colleen Regnier English Teacher at Wayzata High School
I reached out to Mrs. Regnier as during the distance learning period she was easy to communicate with and very open to helping her...
Mango Shake
This is a super easy and healthy drink for everyone. A sweet drink with no added sugar. You can get your little helpers who...
Is You or Your Child’s Screen Time Concerning You?
In today’s screen-filled world, blue lights are everywhere, and screen time is inevitable due to work and/or school conditions. Although we’re exposed to other...
Local Snapshot on the Impact of COVID-19
A continuation on how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting small local businesses.
2020 and the pandemic have rocked Medina Entertainment Center’s world
Due to Governor Tim...
Meet Tater
Hello friends! I want you to meet my friend Tater. I first got to know Tater from a distance, as he lives in a...
Volunteering!
Many express it as thankless work, a never ending road, never getting paid, giving away precious time you could have spent with your family...
Suburban Activists
After the brutal murder of Minneapolis resident, George Floyd, the nation’s tears poured out across the country as people cried out for change. Nunu,...
Cavanaugh, Reid win Medina City Council Seats
Four candidates ran for two open seats on the Medina City Council in the General Election Tuesday, November 3. Joe Cavanaugh, a former City...
Chicken (or Turkey!) Pot Pie
This chicken stew serves as pot pie filling or can be served over biscuits; both are a cozy home-cooked meal for a chilly day....
Making Deposits in the Community with Ben Hovland
Photos by Ann Marie Grocholski, AMG Photography
Becoming Lost
When you grow up in a town as small as Pelican Rapids, Minnesota (population 2502), everyone knows...