As boating season begins, it may be tempting to think it's also time to swim. But local law enforcement officers are warning ...

MARCIA SARVELA is a resident of Kettle River. To submit items for the column she can be reached by phone at 218-273-4045 or send a letter at PO Box 175, Kettle River, MN 55757.

Tyler Hansen earned first-team all-conference honors to highlight the performances of the West Bend-Mallard Wolverine boys golf team at the Twin Lakes Conference tournament played at the Buena Vista ...

Sacred Heart finished first among Division II girls golf team and saw freshman Jade Neves win her second individual title at ...

Meet the nominees for The Observer’s girls’ athlete of the week award among Charlotte-area players in the Carolinas. Vote now. Vote often.

For many students majoring in the humanities—fields like English, history, philosophy, or religious studies—the question isn’t whether their studies are valuable, but how to translate their passions ...

The poll was compiled by The Observer’s high school staff along with longtime N.C. high school football experts Jay Edwards ...

Here are this fall’s high school football schedules for Charlotte-area teams: Aug. 22 at Christ School Aug. 29 at North ...

A brood of six, fluffy yellow goslings produced at the nesting structure located on the west lawn pond at Apple Valley Place.