Opinion

Do we live in a great little town, or what? You probably think this is a rerun because I brag on Sleepy Eye so often. It's not.

The Big Sell The big game’s a’comin’ and every year there’s a lot of talk about the commercials. Normally commercials are a thing I avoid.

Is it over yet? I’m not asking about winter (and no, it’s not over yet and no matter what the groundhog sees it is still not going to be over in six weeks.) Is the pandemic over yet? No, it’s not. No matter how tired of it we are, it’s not over.

ST. PAUL – On January 31, the Minnesota House of Representatives gathered to begin the 2022 legislative session. State Representative Paul Torkelson (R- Hanska) expects there will be plenty of topics up for discussion in the coming weeks.

Lover or fighter? The big day is approaching. No time to waste.

I think we need to take advantage of the lake to promote our town. I have lots of ideas for doing just that. In fact, if it weren't for hogs, I'd say our local celebration should be Sleepy Eye Lake Days! (But I am perfectly happy with anything pork.) I am very happy and thankful whenever some one or some group thinks up another great way to show off Sleepy Eye Lake.

Soup’s On January is, on average, the coldest month of the year. And that means one thing.

Happy Birthday to me! This is my birthday week - I turn 67 on Friday. Now, I’m not saying this just to get presents (but I’ll be home if you need to deliver something.) I’m just pointing out that I am happy to be getting old-ish.

Jim Tunney, the dean of National Football League referees, wrote a blog recently that caught my eye. He mentioned how when one NFL defensive player intercepts a pass, most of the defensive unit on the field runs to an end zone for a photo op. These players and many others feel the defensive unit is just taking pride in making a big play.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 - U.S.