Jessica Stolen-Jacobson

Jessica Stolen-Jacobson

  • Joined: July 19, 2023
  • Articles: 3304

From the Editor’s Desk

Last week, I noticed a person walking into one of our local establishments carrying a sign that I found rather amusing, admitting on cardboard in big black marker letters that they were seeking funds for specific wipes for a specific part of their body. I recalled seeing the same person last summer, because of the amusing sign.The person also carried an instrument.

Beyond Reason: The Hole Truth…

America believes in second chances. It’s the land of reinvention. The country that invented brunch, rebooted Batman eleven times, and gave Paul Giamatti a leading man phase. And now, it has done the impossible: turned a backyard barbecue game into a professional sport.

Ruffed grouse counts lower this year after a strong peak last year

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ latest ruffed grouse counts found Minnesota’s spring 2025 population is lower statewide than last year. Ruffed grouse drums per stop were 1.8 statewide, down from 2.3 drums per stop last year, an expected drop considering spring 2024 was the highest 10-year cycle population peak for ruffed grouse since 1972.

Live Well, Age Wisely: Creating Connections…

I understand the pain of social isolation well. On July 2nd, I celebrated completing my ninth year of sobriety. I was addicted to alcohol and the more I drank, the more isolated I became and the more I lied to myself about everything. Since I was still functioning, it couldn’t be that serious. I had an image in my mind of what a problem drinker looked like (someone in ragged clothes passed out in the median of the road in the middle of the day holding an empty bottle in a paper bag) and there was no way that was me. Alcohol is a depressant. Drinking to feel better was the biggest lie of all- the more I drank, the darker life became.

New community theatre company hosts first production

A newly formed Non-Profit Community Theatre in Montevideo, Starlight and Main Theatre Company, housed within the Hollywood on Main LLC is hosting its first production, titled “Route 66”, a 1950s Diner Musical. Wyatt Haugen, and a cast of around 10 community members will host the production July 25th-27th. Tickets are now available online or at the door. Performances are held at 7 p.m. with a matinee performance on the 27th at 2:30 p.m. More information on tickets can be found on the Starlight and Main Theatre Company’s facebook page.