I write about are true stories of the supernatural that I personally have experienced. Sometimes there is more to the story then I tell about. With Mothers Day coming up I thought this would be the best time to tell this about this case.

"Prince the musical auteur is becoming an author," according to a Pioneer Press report.

"21 Nights," a "photographic essay" is his first book and is based on Prince's 21 sold-out concerts in as many nights at London's O2 Arena in 2007.

"21 Nights" will include a CD of after-hours jams, "Indigo Nights," unavailable from any other outlet.

The publisher of the Star Tribune on Sunday denied a New York Post report that the paper is on the brink of bankruptcy. In addition to declining advertising revenue, the Star Tribune reported last week that its weekday circulation fell 6.74 percent to 321,984 in the six-month period that ended March 31. The Pioneer Press reports that Avista Capital Partners, owner of the Star Tribune, has hired Blackstone Group to analyze the company's finances. "But that hardly merits a conclusion that we are near bankruptcy," Publisher Chris Harte reportedly said.

I have been aware for some time now about these spirits. What has prompted me writing about them is some of the articles I have been reading about them. They do not call these poor souls Walking Spirits, they are called “Tramp Souls or Spirits” “Vagabond Spirits” “Restless Spirits” and other not so nice names.

I prefer to call them “Walking Spirits” The American Indians knew about these spirits for centuries. These are spirits that have chosen not to cross over at the time they needed to for what ever reason and wonder the world.

Before you visit garage sales, thrift stores, flea markets, antique malls, estate sales and auctions for pieces to transform, clear out your own spaces to see what you can discover.

The key to creating treasure from trash is to look at things in a different light and be open to possibilities.

Remember, most wobbly furniture can be strengthened with glue, dings can be covered up and stains can be cut out.

You don't need a huge budget for a creative dramatic change. Your furniture may not be glamorous, but it's functional -- you may not need to buy a new table or desk.

Kids First Garage Sale
Date: May 9th, and 10th
Time: 9am to 6pm
Place: 14400 Rutgers St NE Prior Lake
Please join Cultural Care Au Pair for a very special event: a Kids First Garage Sale! Our group of au pairs will be selling all kinds of great items: games, toys, clothing, furniture and more! Cultural Care Au Pair's Kids First holiday cards, CD of international children's songs and the International Cookbook will also be featured at this event.

Minnesota is arguably as melodious as any state in the union. Over the years, it has produced almost as many great musicians and bands as it has lakes – and the variety is as diverse as the weather.

Life Time Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: LTM) today reported its operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008.

First quarter 2008 revenue grew 20.5% to $184.5 million from $153.1 million during the same period last year. Net income during the quarter grew 23.1% to $17.4 million, or $0.44 per diluted share. This compares to net income of $14.1 million, or $0.38 per diluted share, for 1Q 2007.

As a former daily traveler of University Avenue between St. Paul and Minneapolis, I always thought that if any place made since for a light rail line, that would be it. The road is super busy and is a major conduit between the cities, with much of the population likely to use transit.

I just received the following group e-mail from Rep. Mark Buesgens, R-Jordan, in which he makes some good points about the cost of the project. Read it and tell me what you think:

Marlyn Weber from Oakdale called on the telephone Wednesday morning to say she had seen the recent write-up and photo in the Villager about the demolition of the Sears Catalogue Home on 78th Street.

She was raised in a similar Sears home in Fergus Falls from 1928 until she left for school in Minneapolis in 1946. Last in Fergus Falls three years ago, she said the home is still standing, still occupied and still sturdy.The  current owners were gracious enough to give her a tour.