Letter from the Editor:

Body As I sit in my office writing, I’m watching the snow come down sideways, and I’m reminded that winter has indeed arrived. Someone was nice enough at work to sweep off the four-plus inches that had accumulated on my car that day, and I’m sincerely grateful to whoever that was.

Letter from the Publisher:

Body Winter has officially arrived with school closings and a full day or more of snow, wind and sleet, initiating a Winter Storm Warning for us and a good part of the state. If you didn’t have your winter gear out yet, I bet you do now.

Letter from the Publisher:

Body I’ve seen a few posts lately from folks near or around my age talking about when they were small, and that it was their mom who really made Christmas happen for them. I started thinking about that and can’t get it off my mind.

Letter from the Editor:

Body Here’s to hoping that all of our dear readers had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! I know I sure did. This was actually perhaps one of the best ones yet for me.

Silly Simmons sports scenes

Body By Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons Multimedia As a runner, when I’m travelling I always try to get in a run wherever it is I’m visiting. It’s a great way to see things in a community and get a feel for an area.

Back to school

Body So, we are state champions in volleyball and football……now what are we going to do? Basketball is just starting up, so it will take a few weeks to get all excited about that - well, except for the “Open Gym” practice that’s usually on Sundays and Christmas Eve and Day.

The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: When I grow up

Body I’ve decided that when I grow up, I want to be Marilyn Hagerty.

Letter from the Publisher:

Body Nope, I didn’t mind washing windows outside on Sunday when it was 49 degrees, sunny and no wind on Nov. 23.

Letter from the Editor:

Body I’m writing my article a little ahead of time this week, as my parents are landing in Fargo tomorrow (Saturday, Nov. 22) and are staying through Thanksgiving.

The mask

Body Continuing with my report to you of my recent travels to New Zealand, let’s focus on the flights to and from the land of the kiwi. First, some back story; years ago, I decided that the only way I would ever agree to fly was to do so in first class.