My Columns From the Republican Eagle

A Hearty Welcome to Minnesota

You say you just moved to Minnesota? Well,...

Thankful Is As Thankful Does

Count your blessings. Remember hearing that phrase your...

Progressing From The Things That Got Us By

The white plastic General Electric AM radio provided...

Change Can Be a Long Time Coming

Do we notice things that change slowly? I...

Reading is a Skill That Takes a Lifetime of Practice

Kids don’t read anymore. This is a common...

We Each Have Our Own Generation Gap

My mother never worked. Now, before I get...

The Road to Happiness was Paved with Tar

When I was a kid, there were only...

A Man Cave Can Be A Cool Cave, Man

I’ve given up trying to match my basement...

Our Electrifying Downriver Summer Getaway

We reached our limit of family time this...

The Jiggles, Rattles and Squeaks of Home

Remember the old toilets that required you to...

A Summer Trim Becomes a Stylish Buzz Cut

My hairstylist is whoever has the next open...

History Often Repeats, But This is Different

Saturday, June 14, 2025 was another gloomy June...