Safe driving: It’s everyone’s business
We are now living in the “100 Deadliest Days of the Year,” the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when traffic fatalities spike across the state and nation.
June 2025
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Polka promotion
Recent wheelchair adventure with broken leg meant increased TV time. PBS channel surfing found Lawrence Welk and Funtime Polka Party reruns. Participants all resembled ourselves at various times over the years, especially Polka dancers and current old timers. Something about that Old Tyme Music, preceding Rock & Roll during upbringing in Minnesota River Valley hometown, seems to bring increased happiness and joy into life. Neuropathy has long ended dancehall Polka adventure here, but happiness and joy still increase with its music.
Summer arrives with the solstice
As the summer stars move into prominence in the evening sky, the spring constellation Leo, the lion, slinks away in the west as it begins its descent into the sunset.
A celebration
New Falls High School graduates celebrated Sunday at the conclusion of the ceremonies. BEN SUNNE PHOTO Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Arts workshop for all ages
Backus Community Center announces its Summer Arts Program STAFF REPORT Auditions are at 7 p.m. today and Tuesday at Backus Community Center for a performing… Login to continue reading Login…