It was the 3-year mark since Officer Jake Wallin was killed. While my husband wasn’t gunned down, I do know the soul-crushing experience of having your first responder leave for work one day and not come home. I saw an article for a workout in Jake’s honor at a local CrossFit gym. Though I am not in CrossFit shape, I signed
Read MoreSince the beginning of the Lt. Adam Gustafson Memorial Fund, one of our primary missions has been supporting future generations of law enforcement through scholarships awarded in Adam’s memory. We are incredibly proud to have awarded $56,000 in scholarships to deserving students so
Read MoreMay comes with milestones. It’s my birthday next week.
Read MoreYou’ve trusted me before. Now, I’m asking you to trust me again. I’ve been a licensed Minnesota attorney for nearly 20 years. I’m an Iraq War veteran who served eight years in the Minnesota Army National Guard, a Moorhead Spud, and an MSUM Dragon. I’ve built my life and career in Moorhead, from running my own law office to serving as a District...
Read MoreWe know we will have to at some point. Everyone must die. But we go through life hoping we go first, or it’s decades away, or simply pretending the day won’t actually come. But it does. I had to say goodbye to a beloved aunt last week.
Read MoreI love Mondays. A new week. A new month. Welcome to February.
Read MoreI couldn’t remember when I stopped. I felt it was early, but looking back in pictures it was closer to 6 months after Adam died. I do recall the feelings associated with my rings. Some days I had to wear them. Many days I did not.
Read MoreChristmas is always hard. Busy. Sad. Happy. All the things. I’ve shared before and I’ll say again – be kind to yourself if you’re newly grieving. You do not have to do everything the way it was done before. There is no perfect way to move forward so aim to enjoy the moments and find a little
Read MoreAs my first post on Croatia stated - this was a truly memorable vacation, but two of my favorite experiences were renting a motorbike on the island of Vis and exploring the stunning Old Town area of Dubrovnik. If you watched Game of Thrones, Dubrovnik’s Old Town is the backdrop of Kings Landing, a fictional city in the popular HBO series. It...
Read MoreIf Croatia is not on your travel list – now is the time to add it. What a beautiful country. Full of UNESCO World Heritage sites and the most beautiful coastal towns. The water is as clear and brilliantly turquoise as it looks in photos.
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