John “Jocko” T. Speirs, age 91, of Cottage Grove, formerly of Alexandria and South St. Paul, died on Monday, December 23, 2024, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Private family services will be ...

These baby quotes are a good, gentle reminder that babies are the best ― yes, despite all the sleepless nights, work and worry. As Carl Sandburg said, “A baby is God’s opinion that the ...

Every year, a National Silver Cross Mother is selected by the Royal Canadian Legion and invited to lay a wreath on Remembrance Day at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on behalf of all mothers. The ...

Goa Liberation Day commemorates the end of 451 years of Portuguese rule. In 1961, December 19, the Indian Army liberated Goa. This victory brought Goa into the Indian Union. Schools and colleges ...

International Tea Day aims to recognise the long history and cultural and economic significance of tea around the world and the important role it plays in rural development. The first International ...

World Energy Conservation Day aims to make people aware of global warming and climate change while also promoting efforts towards saving energy resources. Energy conservation entails using the least ...

The national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II could cost £46,000,000, according to a provisional budget released before a design is chosen. From today, artists, architects and engineers will ...