What are some of the characteristics of a believer in Jesus Christ?
I appreciate so much the article, “Mass Shootings symptom of a Deeper Problem”, written by Gene Johnson published in the July 20 Baldwin Bulletin. He believes, and I agree, that a lack of respect for law and order, and particularly for God’s rules as given in the Bible have brought us to the…
My husband, Peter, and I are back in our little place in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
“Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8
MINNESOTA BRIMS WITH interesting places to visit and learn. The summer board and past presidents’ meeting of the Minnesota Newspaper Association was held at Jackson, Minnesota in late June.
Happy August to you. Ready for the countdown to school starting? Football returning? The state fair?
I was out of the area Saturday spending it with family.
What is the believer’s primary responsibility in life?
Thank you to everyone who helped to make the benefit for Eric Wangen such a wonderful success! The positive support from our community since Eric’s stroke in February has been overwhelming and has eased the stress and burdens of a very challenging time. Heartfelt thanks to each person who ha…
I have been watching the political news and the January 6th hearings lately. The world seems to be turned upside down from the way it should be. Our senators and congressmen are voting to overturn a free and fair election and conspiring with Donald Trump and white nationalists thugs to block…
This letter is intended for lifelong Republicans who dislike what the party has become under Donald Trump. People who still support conservation, local control, small government, fiscal responsibility, and using bipartisanship and compromise to help government identify and solve problems.
Veterans in St. Croix County are furious with Senator Ron Johnson for voting last week against a bipartisan bill that would have expanded medical coverage and benefits for millions of soldiers who are suffering from disabling illnesses, such as cancer and emphysema, after being exposed to to…
I’ve decided that I’m good enough.
This column or article is arriving late. The good people at the paper are waiting for this submission as I “type” this article. I owe them an apology and I also cannot help but reflect upon the busyness of our culture. The truth is that like Martha, I find myself distracted by many things, a…
Have you taken some time off this summer? The clock is ticking on your window of opportunity.
I stumbled on this one while scrolling through my Tik-Tok feed a few weeks ago and I finally had a chance to try it out! I’ll be honest I wasn’t sure at first but as the dish came together the flavors were a really great combination! Try it out let me know your thoughts!
Most of the time, public officials in Wisconsin obey the state’s openness laws. Sometimes, they need a little prodding from the courts. But the recent conduct of Robin Vos and Michael Gableman is something altogether new, and deeply disturbing.
It’s always been said July 4 is the halfway point of summer and as I’m writing this on July 25, Summer feels like it’s starting to be in the rearview mirror.
What is a very special word of God to believers today?
Our Constitution begins with “We the People.,” not “I the person.” It says, “promote the general welfare,” not the individual welfare. Sadly, far right voters seem unwilling to address their responsibilities, and rant instead about their rights - guns, vaccines, free speech, small government…
So let me get this straight! The U.S. Supreme Court overturned the abortion rights of every woman in the United States, although three justices swore in their confirmation hearings that Roe vs Wade was “settled law”?
Do you find yourself venting about our politics?
The package arrived last week and, I have to admit, I was surprised.
MASS SHOOTINGS ARE on the increase. They are tragic and devastating. Families and children are fearful and law enforcement is not able to prevent them or reduce the incidence of these merciless killings.
A couple of years before we moved to Baldwin, I found a new hobby in birdwatching or birding. Our house in Grand Forks had a flat section of roof right outside of a bedroom window. One day during the spring migration I discovered that it was covered with warblers, the colorful little birds t…
As predictable as dandelions in April and boulevard flags around July 4th, neighborhood lemonade stands are popping up again in Wisconsin’s St. Croix Valley. Business owners in search of the next generation of leaders say the stands are a sight for sore eyes. It takes a lot of resilience to …
We are entering the part of deep summer, a time of year when many early summer organized activities end.
One of the unassigned tasks of this job is to look for the negative in things that come across my desk as a way of getting all the viewpoints out there.
Is human government our hope for the future?
My mother has found the perfect pet. She just doesn’t realize it yet.
Annuities can cause people to fall into one of three categories:
The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few;
Western Wisconsin Health’s Urgent Care celebrates their second anniversary to of providing convenient and timely care to patients and community members in this region. Urgent Care was opened at Western Wisconsin Health to provide conveniently located, cost-efficient care with extended hours …
The polls are open and it’s again time to pick your favorite local people, places and things.
We had an issue with the IRS in terms of a refund that needed questioning.
What is the source of great blessing for man in this world?
I would like it to be known that recently the St. Croix Valley Beekeepers Club sponsored a bee and butterfly Habitat planting at the corner of US Highway 63 and County Highway N, or the Peace Lutheran Church property.
After the first several hearings from the January 6 Select Committee I am even more fearful for our democracy. Hearing former Trump conservative allies describe the disgraceful actions to block the peaceful transfer of power and overturn the results of a free and fair election was chilling. …
The recent letter re: gun control legislation etc., always remind me of how little true reporting on the subject is available, on purpose, because our government and the MSM has an agenda….to make us all believe that ‘guns are evil’ and must be banned. It’s a total lie, period.
Thursday, May 19, was shaping up to be a pretty typical spring day. Alyse and I visited a playground and did some housework. The rest of the kids came home from school transitioning towards their soccer practices which would immediately follow supper. Some scattered thunderstorms were in …
IT SEEMS TO be an unusual time in the economic history of the nation and perhaps to some degree for the world. I’ve been writing columns for decades and the current state of the economy seems in many ways uncontrolled.
Summer’s half over. Have you had any fun yet?
We took a day off last week and made a drive down to Winona.
What is the Christian’s hope in times of distress?
As we gather to celebrate Independence Day, it’s a good time to reflect on how our most fundamental freedoms have served this nation well.
I was packing for our recent trip to Mexico when I found the old tube of V05.
“Do not judge, so that you may not be judged.
What would have happened if the Soviet Union landed on the moon before the United States on July 20, 1969?
During my time at Le Cordon Bleu, I had a chef instructor who loved to say that “baking was a delicious science experiment” You always walk a fine line of a perfect desert and a messy trial run! That’s always been what I have loved about baking it lets you be as creative as you’d like if you…
I, along with many others have enjoyed the National Treasure movies starring Nicholas Cage. While searching for more information about the Declaration of Independence in advance of the upcoming July 4 holiday, I found this story on history.com, which included some facts that I had no clue about.
Since 1979, the Wisconsin Supreme Court has allowed cameras and microphones in state courtrooms, subject to reasonable restrictions.
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