My introduction to Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) occurred a few years back on the job. I was writing a story on the organization, which had set up a satellite meal-packaging center in the Fergus Falls mall. I was new to the area and impressed with the global outlook of those living within a semi-small [...]

I heard a familiar tune the other morning just after waking up. It was emanating from a bird of sorts that was whistling a song I only know as, “Spring is coming.” There’s something about mid-February that causes me to experience an excitement I’m almost afraid to show. We all know what can happen in [...]

While most people might be settling in for the evening, some friends and I are packing up and heading to Colorado — overnight … in a Chevy Aveo … with four snowboards … and four people. This will truly be a test of my sleeping ability. I’ve handled a few trips to and from Australia, [...]

I love seeing communities around the region move forward with bike-friendly projects. Take Perham, Minn., for example. This is a community that wholeheartedly promotes a healthy lifestyle. It hosts a triathlon, half marathon, road bike race and a handful of 5K runs throughout the year. But, it’s not all about racing – there’s also a [...]

Turns out I  picked a good winter to run through. In an attempt to avoid the agony of treadmill living, I vowed to test my gumption and run outside throughout the winter. It’s now January, and I’m pleased to say I’ve remained true (mostly), but it’s hard to even consider it a success with the [...]

I looked up the fear of winter to see if it was defined by some wild sounding word like, “zecoldephobia,” which I assumed I had.

I set out on my Sunday run with a few extra layers of clothing on to defend my body from the frigid lake winds.

If you already have a little bit of cabin fever, this video won’t help – at all.

With afternoon temperatures dropping to the 30s this week, I’ve already noticed that my desire to hit the blacktop after work is suffering.

I’ve become extremely fascinated with physically fit old people.