After Damaris Hernández’s husband committed suicide, some of their acquaintances turned their back on her — for nearly a decade, in some cases. (Courtesy of author) They weren’t trying to be cruel. They were just terrified of saying the wrong … Continued
Guns to Gardens in the St. Croix Valley is taking Isaiah 2:4 to heart. The group, an offshoot of the national Guns to Gardens movement, will be putting the Bible verse — “They shall beat their swords into plowshares, and … Continued
Kids ‘n Kinship provides friendships and positive role models to children and youth ages 5-16 who are in need of an additional supportive relationship with an adult. Here’s one of the youth waiting for a mentor: Looking for a mentor: … Continued
Today is Sunday, Sept. 28, the 271st day of 2025. There are 94 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 28, 2020, the worldwide death toll from the coronavirus pandemic reached 1 million, according to a count … Continued
Minnesota United needed a long-range blast to gain one point in a 1-1 draw with Colorado Rapids on Saturday at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colo. Nector Triantis scored from distance, roughly 35 yards, to make it 1-1 … Continued
PHILADELPHIA — Mick Abel gave the Philadelphia Phillies and their fans a good, long look at what could have been on Saturday night. The rookie starter, acquired in July in exchange for closer Jhoan Duran, turned in, perhaps, the best … Continued