Editorial: No more Mr. Nice Guy?
Together, we resolved that a great nation must care for the vulnerable, and protect its people from lifes worst hazards and misfortune ... But we have always understood that when times changes, so...
View ArticleEditorial: Missing Stan the Man
We live in era where cheaters, bullies and less-than-admirable characters Barry Bonds, Lance Armstrong, Tiger Woods, etc. too often dominate the sports headlines. The more outrageous, the better...
View ArticleFamily Matters: Finding ways to help children cope with death
Dear Diana,I just received a phone call that my ex-husbands mother died. My two daughters loved her and I know they will be upset, so I want to find the right words to help them through this. I also...
View ArticleEditorial: Immigration reform fine, but not at expense of sputtering economy
You just dont hear the hue and cry anymore when immigration reform comes up. Funny the immediate effect an election can have on attitudes.A bipartisan group of U.S. senators, including Republicans...
View ArticleFacebook privacy settings
The privacy settings in Facebook have been called into question with the release of the new tier of Facebook technology Graph Search.
View ArticleMy Home Town
Steve Tenney is a former resident of St. James and a long time friend of many residents still in St. James. Here is his tribute to the small town and the quirky traditions he shares with his friends.
View ArticleGreetings from Mayo Clinic Health System in St. James
In conjunction with the St. James Chamber of Commerce, Mayo Clinic Health System in St. James is hosting a special Business After Hours open house on Tuesday, Feb. 12, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the...
View ArticleWrestling no longer a sport
The International Olympic Committee announced its decision to cut wrestling from its list of core sports for the 2020 Olympics this week. The decision was made in order to cut the 26 core sports to 25...
View ArticleThe Guys Perspective: Learning to be more confident
A while back a man I work with asked me out. I was surprised since hes recently separated. I had little expectations but decided to go out with him. Well, six months have gone by and things have been...
View ArticleJeff Vrabel: Flight ads
Im on a plane at 7 a.m., the golden sun breaking over the California mountains, watching a lengthy advertisement about a serial killer. This ad is for a show starring Kevin Bacon, and it features the...
View ArticleWelcome to America
At some point in our past, the town of St. James was separated between Swedes, Norwegians and Germans. They all spoke different languages, and they didn’t mix because of the fear of the unknown. That...
View ArticleSpring cleaning in February
Spring cleaning usually takes place on the first warm days of the year. For those of us who live in Minnesota, that’s almost always sometime in May. We wait for the town garage sales and when people...
View ArticleAdjust your clock Sunday
There will be no 2 a.m. on Sunday March 10, thanks to Daylight Saving Time. Instead, clocks will jump from 1:59 a.m. to 3 a.m. This is done to effectively move an hour of sunlight from the morning to...
View ArticleThe Participation Trophy Generation
The gym ropes are down. There aren’t opportunities for young people to find work and experience the difficulty of climbing the gym rope. We start our careers in unpaid internships doing the work of...
View ArticleFirst Day of Spring
Those of us who are native to Minnesota are definitely used to the weather being unpredictable and cold, but we still like to complain about it. That’s probably because there isn’t much else to talk...
View ArticleEditorial: A pivotal week for gay marriage, and for the Supreme Court
Two cases before the U.S. Supreme Court this week regarding gay marriage represent one of those delicious situations likely to compel Americans including those nine on the court to confront their...
View ArticleNew B1G might be good for teams in the West
The good that might come out of this conference monstrosity is that at least for football the western schools will be in a conference that looks a lot like a traditional Big Ten conference with a...
View ArticleLet's talk Easter
Easter is a very important time of year for Christians. It is the day in which they celebrate Jesus Christ rising from the dead. In order to celebrate this event, Christians hide eggs, eat candy and...
View ArticleA fire first
I hope the Carreon family finds blessing and comfort in the supporting embrace of friends and family in this difficult time. But, I also have confidence in the community of St. James, and our ability...
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