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Death at a Church, Again 0 (0)

Another mass murder at a church happened Sunday morning. It happened a few states over. Someone said it was “horrible”. I’m inclined to agree. But I won’t be talking about what happened there. Not unless this incident turns out to … Continue reading

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Death and Evil: But Also Light and Hope 0 (0)

Kids started going back to school here in Sauk Centre on Wednesday. No shots rang out, and nobody got killed. That, happily, is routine. But sometimes bad things happen. Classes started last week at the Church of the Annunciation’s school … Continue reading

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Murder at Mass: and a Cartoon Character’s Insight 0 (0)

One week ago today, in my state’s largest urban area, someone went to the Church of the Annunciation. Then he killed two children who were celebrating Mass, wounded several other folks, and finally killed himself. He’s still dead, and so … Continue reading

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Catholic School Mass: Murder in the Morning 0 (0)

Two children, ages eight and 10, went to school this morning. They won’t be going home. Somebody decided that this would be a good morning to spray bullets into a church full of people. Why the 20-something (probably) man made … 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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