This past year has been somewhat of a mess and with all the negative news, the positive stories can get lost. But, that doesn’t mean they’re not there.

Dennis E. “Bud” Johnson, age 90, of Excelsior, passed away on Monday, May 30, surrounded by his loving family. Many will remember him as “Bud” at Lakeland Motors, Excelsior. He married his beloved ...

Nancy Hoyt, age 75, of Prior Lake, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Auburn Manor in Chaska. She was born on February 5, 1943 to Elmer and Dorothy (Evans) Peterson in St. Paul. Nancy grew up ...

All across the nation, in Americans’ backyards and garages and living rooms, in their beds and basements and bathrooms, wild animals kept as pets live side by side with their human owners.