By Micah Steffens Christmas has always been a big part of my life, as anyone else. From the MANY family gatherings to waking up early and running to the tree to see what Santa left. As a little kid, it always felt magical. But as the years went by, it lost its magic. I still had the same family gatherings to go to, the same tree to put up, yet something was off. Was it … [Read more...]

By Mila Friske “I feel sorry for your generation. You have to live in such a difficult world.” I hear this sentence surprisingly often in conversations with my fellow human beings. And although it is well-intentioned, there is something about it that bothers me considerably: the assumption that there is hardly any room for hope in my generation. That we are being left with a … [Read more...]

By Brenna Krips The ocean is far more than a vast body of water; it is the lifeblood of our planet and a critical force in sustaining life. We have only explored 5% of our oceans and we keep discovering more and more of our ocean. I will be going over some recently discovered sea creatures found in recent years. West Australian Lanternshark The West Australian lantern … [Read more...]

By Alleen Erchoff-Costet Spring Grove is a small town located in southeast Minnesota and is home to over 1,200 people. Being a close-knit community, Spring Grove has many oppor-tunities for everyone, lots to do, and lots to see! Do you want to go on a walk with beautiful scenery? Try the bird trail! How about eating out for dinner? The Mexican restaurant, Fiesta Rosita is … [Read more...]

By Savanah Huffman Fillmore Central High School seniors, Zoey Case and Kane Larson, have officially signed their letters of intent for their upcoming collegiate athletic careers, an exciting milestone for both students. They both plan to attend four year universities in the fall of 2026. They are the only seniors from Fillmore Central to continue their athletic journeys at a … [Read more...]

By Roland Bjerke Social media has been around since the early 2000s and has had many negative and positive impacts on young people. Common social media platforms that started coming in the early 2000s include MySpace (2003), Facebook (2004), and YouTube (2005). Since these platforms and others like them have been coming out, kids have become more and more reliant on social … [Read more...]

By Brennus Braaten If there is one thing that Minnesota residents know, it’s that none of our major sports teams have had much success. However one thing that some people might not know is that in the 2000s the Minnesota Timberwolves had a real shot at winning a championship. They had acquired their star in Kevin Garnett and just needed a solid supporting cast to help him … [Read more...]

By Micah Steffens Gone are the days of arcades and roller rinks, and different areas for different interests of the youth. Living in a small town myself, I can say that it’s a bit sad when trying to figure out a place to go and mingle, whether it be just simple hanging out with friends or an actual activity. I myself am lucky enough to be able to drive, but what about the … [Read more...]

By Mila Friske Hi, I’m an exchange student from Germany, and I’ve been given the chance to write an article here. Naturally, a classic “Germany tour” would make sense: there used to be East and West Berlin, we’re famous for our beer culture — but no, we don’t all walk around in lederhosen, and beer is (usually) not our main source of hydration. That sounded a bit too boring … [Read more...]