Because of the high cost of food and fuel, the effects of government program cutbacks and the government shutdown, this is an especially difficult time for many of our Rice County neighbors.  We can no longer afford to wring our hands and worry about each other.  It is time to stop worrying and take decisive […]

October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the widespread impact of domestic abuse and supporting survivors in their healing journey. Throughout the month, Ruth’s House is planning on bringing together our Rice County community, local organizations, businesses and advocates to break the silence surrounding abuse, educate the […]

I recall hearing the phrase “love conquers all” hundreds of times throughout the years, and I often thought it was at best wishful thinking and at worst a naive view of the world.  Whoever said this drivel obviously did not live in the real world.  The real world has love, yes- but also war and […]

Pulling Weeds in Faribault Everyone I talk with lately wants to talk about pulling weeds.  I started to notice this trend when my daily conversations with my best friend started with a discussion about weed pulling, for the tenth day in a row.  It does not end there, I have had conversations with people at the grocery […]