Michael’s Musings
The fall season officially kicks off on Monday, September 22, with the autumn equinox. Regardless of dates and celestial formalities, when September rolls around, it’s fall in my book.
You blink your eyes, and all of the sudden kids are back in school, balls are kicked through goalposts, and...
For many folks, Labor Day is synonymous with the end of summer and back to school, me included. This year, I felt it would be good to learn some of the history behind the Labor Day holiday, and why we celebrate it here in America.
Labor Day marks a national tribute to the contributions and...
The state fair kicks off this week. My family and I plan to make our annual pilgrimage to St. Paul in the coming days. We enjoy seeing the sights and trying a variety of foods. If you like to eat tasty treats, the Minnesota State Fair is the place to be, but I’ve noticed that as I have aged and...
There exists an undeniable difference between witnessing something remotely and experiencing it in person.
In a world of live streams, high-definition photos, and immersive virtual experiences, it’s easy to believe that seeing something through a screen is just as good as being there. I know...
In a country historically dominated by what are considered traditional sports (football, baseball, basketball, hockey), soccer has been reshaping the athletic landscape in America, all the way from youth to professional levels, and for good reason.
I had never watched a soccer game until my...
Parents might be happy to know that August is National Back to School Month – kids, not so much. National Back to School Month provides an opportunity to develop the mindset of a fresh start for students, parents, and educators as families across the county gear up for a familiar transition in the...
Yikes! Football season is closer than we think. I typically don’t have football on the brain until mid-to-late August, when the annual fantasy football draft comes around at the end of the month and it’s time to sort through the lists of players expected to produce big numbers, but this year is a...
Beebe Lake Regional Park, nestled near St. Michael and Hanover, is one of my favorite recreational areas in the county. A hidden gem for anglers seeking a peaceful and productive fishing experience. I’ve fished Beebe on several occasions and for the most part have had success, often taking my...
Youth sports have gotten spendy over the years. I keep seeing an increasing number of social media videos and posts highlighting the negative aspects of what is known as “travel ball.” Travel ball is basically youth baseball taken to the next level. Teams spend their warm-weather months traveling...
Another Fourth of July is upon us, one of the most iconic and widely celebrated holidays in the United States. This year marks number 249 since the Thirteen Colonies declared their independence from the British in 1776.
The Revolutionary War ended in 1783, a fact that caused me to wonder how...
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