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Central Texas Flash Floods: Camps Mystic, Heart O’ the Hills 0 (0)

Folks living in central Texas are not having a good time. A heavy storm’s rain overloaded waterways before sunrise Friday morning. Some folks enjoying an Independence Day weekend in that region’s picture-postcard landscapes survived. Others didn’t. Folks who have been … Continue reading

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Remembering a Favorite Fourth, Looking Ahead 0 (0)

Many towns here in central Minnesota host fireworks displays on Independence Day, but not Sauk Centre. Fireworks and Family It’s not that the town disapproves of the Fourth of July, or fireworks, or loud noises: our big-deal midsummer celebration is … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday, America: 1776-2025 0 (0)

Today’s Independence Day for my country. We’re celebrating the 249th anniversary of our Declaration of Independence’s signing. I think it’s a big deal. But I think how we go about being citizens is important, too. Arguably more important. Tomorrow I’ll … Continue reading

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Attack on Lawmakers: Politics, Life, and Making Sense Anyway 0 (0)

Although there’s the occasional glint of good news in my news feed — like “Firefighters Free Sauk Centre Man from Submerged Tanker” (KNSI (June 17, 2025)) — most of what I see is no reason for celebration. That said, attacks … Continue reading

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Another Smoky Day in Central Minnesota 0 (0)

I mentioned “wildfires in Minnesota’s Arrowhead region” in last week’s post. They’re still going, and still not national news: My state’s air quality did make headlines, though; as a sort of footnote to Canadian wildfires: Neither has the up-front-and-center prominence … Continue reading

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