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by Gabe Johnson, Creative Writing Class - Katie Laugen When I'm in my room I remember who I am And finally, I'm whole. I lay in my bed Contemplating my actions And all their effects. I look at my...

Shared by: Carrie at work • My mom had a medium size deep drawer, a drawer for each child. In it was kept personal items. Crayons, coloring books..personal treasures...scraps of this and that...I ha...

I don't know if face masks will save me from whatever virus is lurking out there. I don't know if taking a baby aspirin will prevent me from having a stroke or heart attack. I don't know if taking...

My partner in crime aka Sarah and I made it to the greenhouses this past weekend. They were amazeballs! We made a day of it and had a lot of fun. We spent a couple dollars too! Carol's Cedar Cellar... Full story

The, "If God were a dentist," thought came to me a few days ago and caught my attention. I wondered: "Is God speaking to me about my next article, or is my imagination just out for a stroll?" I don't... Full story

by Lacey Wyer, Creative Writing Class - Katie Laugen You have been there for my whole life. It never mattered that you didn't have thumbs. It never mattered that you were covered in fur.  It never...

It is interesting how much one statement, or situation between friends can affect days, months, even years of your lives. It doesn't matter if it is true or false, it can become a conflict. I am... Full story

I seldom swear in anger. Mostly, my swear words are used as adjectives, like in "I've got a flipping backache," - only the word isn't flipping. In my first year as the head Roseau wrestling coach in...

Now that I'm done writing about South Padre Island, it's time to go on another adventure! I wish...hopefully this fall! My mom is going to love me for the topic of this column...her! Many of you have... Full story

by Beatrix Potter The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse is a delightful story about a country mouse's accidental visit to town that turns into a friendship (1918). Would you rather live like Johnny... Full story

by Keirstin Lisell, Creative Writing Class - Katie Laugen Life is not easy  It becomes difficult with each breath Much more Life is not always as it seems It is not roses and daisies rather the...

Running in circles never getting anywhere, sounds like a bad dream. I had a dream last night that I was somewhere taking a walk. The walk took me to unfamiliar territory. I started out alone on my... Full story

If you've ever been in a strip joint, you'll be in Chapter 1. "No, honey, I promise. I've never had eyes for anyone but you. You can't trust that little agitator Bro." Chapter 1 will cover every...

Our trip came to an end. I miss listening to the ocean all night long and having a beer while suntanning at the ocean. Of course I miss all the other adventures South Padre Island had to offer too,...

"How ya' doin'?" Has this question ever crossed your mind? Now if you hold to the position of the teen I mentioned in another article that, "When you die, they put you six feet under the ground and... Full story

by: Jadyn Novak - Creative Writing Class - Teacher, Katie Laugen My tiny, bare body wriggles around As I gasp for air, I stop from a sound The familiarity rings within me I intertwine my fingers with... Full story

When I was little, I often pretended to be a nurse. We had a front porch the full width of our house. My dolls were my patients. Some of my dolls had cloth bodies which became very badly stained....

Another Black life gets snuffed out, and many of us probably don't even give a damn. But I do. This time the young man was only 20. He was shot to death in Brooklyn Center near Minneapolis, and he...

While at South Padre Island, Carla and I had to try out the souvenir coconut drinks, which were quite amazing! I should say, they were amazing once you stirred them. I maybe had a straight shot of rum...

It has been said that, "We are not what we think we are, but what we think we are!" What do you think? This earthly observation echos the King James translation of Proverbs 23: 7: "for as he, (a man)...

Warroad- Darell passed away at the age of 27. Darell Sandoval Alipoyo was born on June 3, 1993 to Anecito and Asuncion (Sandoval) in Cebu, Philippines. Darell came to the United States with his family...

by Kylie Kendrick, Creative Writing Class - Katie Laugen Birds that came from trees. Feathers no longer soft, or fluffy. Bones from the edgy, uneven sticks and twigs. Birds of a new era, from trees...