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In 2003, scientists described the complete genetic script that underlies the biology of humans. This genetic information is in the form of chemical letters; in total, it comprises a book...

On Nov. 11, our nation will again take time out to recognize the sacrifices that our Veterans have made. This is a day all of us here in Beltrami County...

It is hard to find a more colorful Scandinavian than Sigurd (“Jerusalemfarer” – Jerusalem Traveler), son of King Magnus Barefoot. It was an exciting time to be a Christian ruler,...

Now that the leaves have fallen and the deer have polished off the last of the carrots and hosta, it’s time to collect the tools, hoses and equipment and put...

Do you ever wonder where today’s young people come from? Could this be my son, my daughter, my grandson, and my granddaughter? I don’t think so. They must be from...

When the War Between the States was over, immigration to the New World began with gusto. Among those who came to America was the Borglum family from Denmark. James Borglum,...

You may have heard a wife say to her husband, “Oh, don’t be such an old sentimental fool.” The words are said with love, so we dismiss them. The wife...

This is what I did on my summer vacation. First of all I want you to know that I turned 1-year-old this August. I don’t know why my best friend...

There was a time when if someone were to have asked me, “Have you ever danced at a powwow?” I would have said, “What’s a powwow?” Wouldn’t you think that...

The Paul Bunyan Senior Activity Center has many events and needs volunteers who are flexible with their time and are eager to work. Dick Robinson is one of those volunteers...

When I was 6, in 1945, I had two impressive experiences. The first was Old Man Schnorr. This was not a derogatory term. We called him that with respect. He...

This fall the BSU Department of Nursing is implementing a new practicum experience for senior nursing students. The students will be in their practicum: Rural Community/Population Course. This course provides...

Pity the folks who live in the south. Or those who leave the north for the winter. They miss out on a lot of good stuff that we the enduring...