Library: Take a hike

For outdoor adventures and exercise in Minnesota, investigate these books for your next weekend outing close to home.

Library: Take a hike

For outdoor adventures and exercise in Minnesota, investigate these books for your next weekend outing close to home.

Where the heck is it?

Each week we publish a detail of a local landmark. The next week we identify the landmark. Do you know where the heck this is? Send us your guess.

Herald reports

July 6, 1876: The news of the nomination of Tilden as the reform candidate for the Presidency was received with great satisfaction in Chaska; in fact the whole population felt joyous. Salutes were fired in the evening and bonfires built…

Duininck stepping down as Met Council chair

Metropolitan Council Chairman Adam Duininck recently announced his intent to step down from the position on July 31. Duininck was appointed by Gov. Mark Dayton in January 2015 and is the first person to serve full-time in the role.

Commentary: Rethinking services for mental health

In 1955 the world was introduced to a wonder drug. It was touted as a miracle that would change peoples’ lives forever. This drug was called Thorazine and it is considered the first effective antipsychotic medication. It allowed psychotic behaviors…

Pets of the week

Lydia is a quiet, medium-haired Siamese flame point mix born in 2012. She and her affectionate sister Lexy were given up and are looking for a patient loving home. Lydia likes her very soft fur to be brushed and petted…

Letter: Pulling the rug out from millions

In response to what I have learned of the Senate Republicans’ plan to replace the Affordable Healthcare Act legislation, I wish to express my deep concern for effects that it will have on low-income Americans.