Opinion

Pearl of great price

As a kid, I loved collecting shells on the beach – still do. There is something calming about walking on the sand, listening to the waves and looking for small treasures the tide washes up. I never found a pearl – not many of us do on the beach. You usually have to take a…
Minnesota Twins make the number 13 look pretty good

Usually the number 13 is looked upon in negative terms, an unlucky number often skipped by hotels in their elevator floor listings. In the case of the Minnesota Twins, I’m rather appreciating the number 13. This number is the amount of consecutive wins the team posted from May 3 to May 17. Before this streak,…
Let laughter ring

We are living in serious times. And, while I don’t want to demean or diminish the seriousness of all the seriousness, I have one piece of advice that I hope can benefit us all. Sometimes, the best thing you can do for yourself is laugh. You read that right. In the midst of the dire,…
Governor Walz, legislative leaders reach bipartisan agreement on state budget targets

Governor Tim Walz and Republican and Democratic legislative leaders reached an agreement Thursday, May 15, on state budget targets. “Amid partisanship and division in Washington, Republicans and Democrats are proving that here in Minnesota we can still work together to get things done,” said Governor Walz. “This agreement will ensure Minnesota continues to be the…
The opposite of a word-thrill ride

Ready for some fun? I’m not talking about fun in an exciting roller-coaster sort of way. That type of fun is always fun, but fun can be all sorts of amusement park rides. Some are like roller coasters: fast, thrilling and take-your-breath-away. But that isn’t the only type of enjoyment to be found at an…
Exciting times in Minnesota professional sports

As some of you already know, I’m an avid Minnesota sports fan, but especially an avid Minnesota Twins fan. If any of you have been following the Twins like I have, it’s been a rough first month of the season. I’ve watched the Twins blow some games late so far this season, including most recently…
I’m coming home

Home, there’s really no place like it. This week’s column is basically the last thing I have to do on this week’s saturation issue this Friday afternoon before turning my wheels north toward my home of Greenbush, Minn. By the time you all read this, I will be back in this area, but I just…
Checking ‘Opening Day’ off the bucket list

When I made the move to central Minnesota, one thing I said I would do more is attend Minnesota Twins games. For some who have visited with me, I may have shown you the Twins tattoo right above my right ankle to show my crazy fandom. So, now being just an hour away from Target…
MAGA counterpoint

Reading Mrs. Matua’s March 20, 2025, opinion, it appears to refer to familiar rhetoric from DFL elected officials and supporters or left-of-center media. For decades those opposed to U.S. first or taxpayers first policies have shouted: Republicans are for tax breaks for billionaires, social security is being stolen, Medicare cuts will kill Granny, healthcare will…
Enjoying the simple things

I participated in the Kimball Expo as a representative of the Tri-County News last weekend. It was a really productive and positive experience for me. I had the opportunity to take photos at the event, and to introduce myself to local businesses and people. Thank you to all who made me feel so welcome. I…