Veteran’s Day
On this Veterans Day, we honor the brave men and women who have fought to protect our freedoms. Their bravery grants us the ability to live, work, and prosper in a free America. May we never take this privilege ...
Editorials
Favorite Times to be Out
Walking through the autumn woods on a carpet of fallen leaves is a wonderful experience. The air is filled with the scent of decaying leaves, combined with the bitter bite of winter weather. Each footstep is muf...
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:Who’s really paying our politicians? It’s easy to forget, but every member of Congress, including Representative Emmer, works for us. His $174,000 salary comes from taxpayers. That makes him, in pl...
31+ Days
We are now 31+ days into the Democrat government shutdown. Tomorrow (Nov. 1), more than 400,000 Minnesotans who rely on the SNAP program will not receive their benefits. Air traffic controllers and government em...
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:America First…jk Billionaires First. Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, a self-proclaimed “great friend” of Donald Trump, took office in 2023 with what he calls a “chainsaw method,” cutting more ...
Pleasant Chores
Last weekend was adventurous as part of my “to-do” list funneled down to Thursday, Friday and Saturday appointments and excursions that made these “chores” (unexpectedly) rather pleasant.Let me explain.Some of m...
School Referendum: What’s at Stake?
As the superintendent for Big Lake Schools, I want to share some perspective on the upcoming referendum. My goal is not to tell you how to vote, but to help you understand what is at stake.Question 1: Operating ...
Becker Public Schools: Ensuring Stability and Excellence for Students
Becker Public Schools continues to take pride in providing exceptional opportunities for students while maintaining responsible financial stewardship. Over the past several years, the district has carefully mana...
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:Big Lake School District Referendums: Two ‘No’ votes and the school district won’t lose a dime! Why? When a levy expires, those taxes end. Any extension or increase of a levy is a property tax ...
Black Morphs
Even the most common critters in nature can have aspects, behaviors or characteristics about them that I find amazing, and I am hoping you might also. The Eastern Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) has got to ...
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