What should the Minnesota Vikings do with Sam Darnold?

The Minnesota Vikings have exceeded expectations for the 2024-25 season regardless of postseason results.

Growing into the technological revolution

As the years pass more and more technological innovations are released every year.

Finding ways to get through the coldest time of the year

There’s an arctic blast on the way and indeed it may even be here by the time this column is published.

Y2K glitch affects county courthouse

HistoricEvEnts15 years ago January 11, 2010Webster Volunteer Fire Department presented its annual report at last week’s city council meeting. The department answered 22 calls last year.

Snowmobile land leasing program launches

HISTORIC EVENTS15 years ago January 4, 2010A holiday storm that brought between 1418 inches of snow and winds gusting to 40 mph caused dozens of crashes around the state but had little impact in Day County. About the only excitement was a Christmas Day call to Christensen Ambulance.

January brings about changes

While sitting down to write this week’s column, I’m greeted by a blank computer screen, the keyboard at the ready to transpose my thoughts into words for the page.

The U.S. should model public transportation after Europe

As someone who enjoys traveling and has had the opportunity to travel both domestic and abroad, one thing I would like to see the United States copy is the European style of public transportation.Everyone knows that the United States is a car dependent country with the exceptions being Chicago, New...

Lessons I’ve learned from 2024

As 2024 is coming to a close and the new year lurks in the coming weeks, I believe a time of reflection on the lessons learned is required.

Remember the hurting this Christmas, holiday season

With the holiday season in full swing, it can be easy to get caught up in all the celebrating and forget about one faction of the population – those who are grieving the loss of a loved one.Whether a recent loss or just that the holidays remind them of those who are no longer there to partake in...

Christmas snow deters fat graveyard

Historic Events15 years ago December 28, 2009The area’s senior nutrition program may be in trouble if seniors don’t step up and start eating more meals at the site located on Main Street Webster.