It’s a magical and joyful time of year - for many, this is our favorite month and season. But it can also be a time of grieving, loneliness and stress. For some, grief or depression is a companion through these special days. In fact, it's not uncommon to feel down during the holidays. In ...

Minnesota is now facing one of the largest documented government service fraud scandals in United States history. Under Gov. Tim Walz's evidently unwatchful eye, federal prosecutors have estimated that approximately $1 billion in taxpayer funds have been siphoned from multiple state- and ...

I was just at the close of a meeting with one of my employees when she looked me in the eyes and said, “I used to feel so scared and discouraged during these meetings, but now I love them.” As a new supervisor, I was very moved and a little shocked. I tried to imagine what this wonderful ...

Morality is a word that should inspire reflection, yet in America it often provokes discomfort, suspicion, or outright avoidance. Why are we so afraid of the term? The answer lies in both our history and our contemporary struggles with meaning. Historically, morality in America has been tied ...

For more than a decade, Spanish Fork Mayor Mike Mendenhall said feedback the city received from its citizens made one thing clear: The people wanted a recreation center. “There’s a lot of needs in a community, but that one kept coming back at the top of the list,” he said. After years ...

AMERICAN FORK "Journey to Christmas" concert — The American Fork Symphony will give its annual Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. on Dec. 15 at American Fork Junior High. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit ...