Tag: Columns

  • Paying Attention

    Paying Attention

    The moral of the story was pay attention. At least, that was what my dad suggested as the take away lesson. It was hard to…

  • Origin Story, Part the Second: Deluge

    Origin Story, Part the Second: Deluge

    Dakota historians (Westerman/White, 2012): “The relationship of a people to the lands where they live is crucial for understanding their history and culture.” But what…

  • The Life and Legacy of Rachel Carson (Part One) 

    The Life and Legacy of Rachel Carson (Part One) 

    The opening line of “Under the Sea Wind” underwhelmed me. I wasn’t sure I could make it any further, the next page or so was…

  • Film Review: “The Wild Robot”

    Film Review: “The Wild Robot”

    Robot companions have long played a significant role in the universe of animated films, from “The Iron Giant,” to “Wall-E” to “Big Hero 6.” Blasting…

  • Origin Stories: An Introduction

    Origin Stories: An Introduction

    Since the 1970s the Community Reporter has been blessed with reporters, editors and board members who have documented the history of our neighborhoods in its…

  • The 2025 Legislative Session

    The 2025 Legislative Session

    Hello neighbors! As the spring turns to summer, I hope that you are looking forward to warmer weather, longer days, and time outdoors with family…

  • The Necessity of Empathy

    The Necessity of Empathy

    My grandson’s shoe was missing. He is just 13 months in age and has been enjoying the value of upright mobility for the past month…

  • Rest in Peace, Mr. Positive 

    Rest in Peace, Mr. Positive 

    I still grieve Mr. Positive, R.I.P. 12-18-25. Carl Lambert Bentson. Age 62.  I’ve driven or walked by his house most every day for 30 years…

  • When Good Intentions Lead To Bad Outcomes: Housing Development In St. Paul. 

    When Good Intentions Lead To Bad Outcomes: Housing Development In St. Paul. 

    By Steven Quam, MD  An important aspect of being a family medicine doctor is considering the whole person. Our patients, people that often live in…