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    December 25, 2014
    ‘Merry Christmas!’ I shouted
    “Merry Christmas!” I shouted to a woman on the street. But she didn’t hear me. Her misty eyes stared halfway round the globe Where her son was lost in Afghanistan And never found his way home. “Merry Christmas!” I cried to an old gent in the alley. But...
    opinion / Lynn HummelDecember 25, 2014 - 8:00am
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    December 24, 2014
    Reviewing the best reads of 2014
    So many books, so little time. It’s easy to feel that way when faced with an entire bookstore full of possibilities. How do you pick? How do you know what’s good? Start here, with the Bookworm’s Best of 2014 in… Fiction Throughout the year, every time something...
    entertainment / booksDecember 24, 2014 - 8:00am
    December 23, 2014
    Homemade crescent rolls
    Baking fresh bread has been one of my food resolutions for the past several years, but up until last week I was too intimidated by the process to even know where to begin. Fortunately, my mother started a tradition of making homemade crescent rolls nearly 40 years ago with a recipe...
    life / foodDecember 23, 2014 - 7:30am
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    The importance of meeting enrollment deadlines
    When it comes to subjects like Medicare, keeping up with important dates and deadlines can be difficult if you already have a lot on your plate. Each portion of Medicare has its own enrollment deadlines and it’s important to keep up with the deadlines because you may be charged...
    lifeDecember 23, 2014 - 7:00am
    Social Security COLA became law in 1950
    Q: Did Social Security always have a COLA? A: With the 1.7 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2015 about to begin, it is worth noting that many pensions do not have a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) provision. Unlike the inflation protection provided by Social Security...
    lifeDecember 23, 2014 - 6:30am
    December 20, 2014
    Innovations have changed the ice fishing industry
    When you think of how it must have been for the pioneers this time of year, it gives you an appreciation for how easy we have it now. They had to figure out how to get a hole in the ice and catch fish over the winter for survival. We get to do it for pleasure, fun, and as a treat....
    outdoors / Brad LaabsDecember 20, 2014 - 9:30am
    December is ‘the moon of popping trees’
    On a recent cold night I left the warmth of my house in exchange for a brisk walk outdoors. I’ve always enjoyed the feeling of fresh, crisp winter air in my lungs, the sound of squeaky snow underneath my boots, and the supreme quiet of woodlands in the wintertime. Everything about...
    outdoors / Blane KlemekDecember 20, 2014 - 9:00am
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    December 19, 2014
    Don’t let stress beat you
    This week in College Psychology, we started to cover the topic of stress. I don’t think that a better week could have been chosen because so far this has been one of most stressful weeks I have experienced this school year. This has resulted in me spending a lot of time thinking...
    life / waveDecember 19, 2014 - 9:30am
    December 18, 2014
    Man versus the machine
    The plan was simple enough. Create a family Christmas card with pictures of 18, including grandparents, three children with spouses and nine grandchildren, one with a spouse. If you plan early enough in the year, there’s enough time to take pictures so the final selection will include...
    opinion / Lynn HummelDecember 18, 2014 - 2:00pm
    December 17, 2014
    Trio of unique foods make perfect small gifts
    Homemade gifts have been gaining popularity the past few holiday seasons. They make great gifts for those people you are looking to give something extra special. There are plenty of gifts that can be bought in stores, but to me, a homemade gift is perfect for someone that has everything,...
    life / foodDecember 17, 2014 - 7:30am
    Maximum earnings taxed under Social Security is set at $118,500 for 2015
    Q: How much does a person have to earn in 2015 before withholding for Social Security taxes end? A: In 2015, the maximum amount of earnings subject to Social Security tax is $118,500. In 2014, this amount was $117,000. People earning above the annual maximum taxable level stop...
    lifeDecember 17, 2014 - 7:00am
    December 13, 2014
    Modern electronics can help locate fish
    Ice conditions in the 412 lakes area are in excellent shape. Most area lakes are solidly over a foot of good clear ice and up to 18 inches on some bodies of water. The ice for this time of year is as good as we have had in years. The minimal amount of snow and good ice is making for...
    outdoors / Brad LaabsDecember 13, 2014 - 8:30am
    The Red River Valley is a special natural place
    One afternoon many years ago, a University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, professor of mine asked me what my thoughts were on people’s notions about their sense of home. He postulated that if more areas surrounding our communities were restored to prairie grasslands, would this help...
    outdoors / Blane KlemekDecember 13, 2014 - 8:00am
    December 12, 2014
    Reasons behind why people are successful
    Recently, I actually found time to read. My mom brought home this interesting book called “The Triple Package: How Three Unlikely Traits Explain the Rise and Fall of Cultural Groups in America.” This book is by Jed Rubenfield and Amy Chua, and it revolves around discussing...
    life / waveDecember 12, 2014 - 9:30am
    December 11, 2014
    Waiting patiently for that phone call
    Isn’t it amusing that of the 535 senators and representatives we have in our congress, nearly every one claims to have a “common sense” approach to the problems facing our country. Common sense is defined broadly enough, apparently, to include shutting down the government or...
    opinion / Lynn HummelDecember 11, 2014 - 11:30am
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