This is the story of how an illustrated figure created to sell peas became a cherished icon of our state’s agricultural heritage. How did the Jolly Green Giant get his start in Minnesota?

Roughly nine months ago – not the greatest way for a 27-year-old single male to start a column, but stick with me – a friend of mine and I bellied up to a local establishment and ...

The Jordan school district is losing two icons this year. Brenda Lieske and Nancy Goss have decided to retire, and their lasting impact on our community, students and staff will carry on into the ...