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"For our 25th anniversary — the silver anniversary — we got a doe with silver ears and two baby goats." Becky Vierling smiles as...

For many senior citizens, their homes are the most valuable asset they own. Some companies market the "reverse mortgage" as a way for seniors...

There's a cost that comes with the 450 percent increase in the price of EpiPens. Parents worry that they won't be able to afford their child's...

We are just a few days away from the first day of the school year. As an educator, I love the fall and the start to a new school year. I am...

There has been a lot in the news recently about the idea of negligence. Negligence is a fancy way of saying that someone has fallen below an...

The back-to-school hustle and bustle is in full swing. Parents are measuring their kids to see how many sizes they've grown, then heading off...

The recent article in the Star Tribune, titled "East metro officials worry as jobs people migrate west" by David Peterson (Aug. 13) and the...

One of the many traits I appreciate about my lovely wife is that she supports me in my endeavors. We met on the bench at a recreational softball...

It bears mentioning again: In my opinion, there is not just one grand prize at Woodbury Days. There are a lot of grand prizes. I know, I know,...

As a fast-growing county, we need to work together to meet the demands this growth presents. According to the Metropolitan Council, Washington...

Charitable athletic events — like walkathons, races and mud runs — may allow donors to both help a good cause and have the gratification...

When she was much younger, the 6-year-old was easy, as far as potty training goes. It cost a few bucks here and there, but mostly daughter Paige...

Last year, in the month leading up to Woodbury Days, I missed out. My fault. I should've used some coupons. It wasn't long after I started as...

When we ask our service members to put their lives on the line in defense of our nation, we make a commitment to give them the support they...