My Columns From the Republican Eagle

Keeping Your Shopping Skills Up is a Hard Bargain

June 13, 2026
I haven’t gone shopping much lately. That’s mostly...

The Continuing Adventures of Home Ownership

May 30, 2026
I had finished about half of our front...

We’re Tangled Up in Cord Technology

May 16, 2026
What’s up with all the stuff we need...

Maintaining Seasonal Sanity Amid Reality

May 2, 2026
We never planned an outdoor picnic until at...

The Confusing World of Personal Electric Vehicles

April 18, 2026
Getting from Point A to Point B has...

The Memorable Sounds of Your Town Can Ring a Bell

April 4, 2026
We always heard trucks going by our house...

Remembering the Unmistakable Signs of Spring

March 21, 2026
“The bluff is on fire!” That was the...

Basement Repair Portends Whole Winter Project     

March 7, 2026
It all started with a leak in the...

Cash and Carry in a Bygone Era

February 21, 2026
Why is it that the few times you...

The Outer Limits of the Twin Cities

February 7, 2026
The Twin Cities area is getting a lot...

You Can Watch It If You Can Find It

January 24, 2026
“What channel is it on?” We all know...

It’s a New Year Because the Calendar Says So

January 10, 2026
In case you hadn’t noticed, the holidays are...

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