Although we are a few weeks past the second “onceinalifetime” ice storm and many of us are ready to move on, we shouldn’t forget its impact. The storm affected more than our daily routines; it deeply impacted our business community, especially our small businesses. Like many of you, I ...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brooks Lee hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning for the Minnesota Twins in a 3-1 victory to complete a four-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers on Thursday. Mick Abel pitched six scoreless innings and Josh Bell went 3 for 4 with a home run for the Twins, ...
As we wade into spring I must reflect upon the last few months … this has been a rough winter. I went for a walk with a friend this month and we chatted about how this winter has been particularly difficult emotionally, physically, and spiritually. I told her that as winter was approaching this past fall, I decided to quit my SSRIs cold turkey — which I highly recommend nobody does. I felt like I would be fine “on my own” and that I had learned enough tools to deal with my anxiety and depression to function without the crutch of medication. This was partially true. I ...
When you feel you are good at something, do you become critical of others when you read articles about that subject? Or are you even critical of these articles each month thinking you would do things differently? I find myself very critical when I read articles about decluttering and ...
If he has to choose between guns and butter, President Trump has made it clear he wants the guns. This is the right choice for our national security, and reflects, as well, a correct assessment of what should be the federal government's top priority -- not funding social services, but ...
Every December, the U.S. Census Bureau releases the American Community Survey (ACS) five-year estimates. This large dataset provides the public with a useful tool for lawmakers, state officials and local leaders to determine the needs of their communities and craft strong public policy. The ...
