Times Change
I’ve spent the last 30+ years at my hometown church on Christmas Eve participating in their candlelight service. It’s always been such a peaceful, faith-filled time. Sadly, this past Christmas Eve service was th...
Editorials
Gratitude
Today (Jan. 22), I want to thank first responders, law enforcement, volunteers, and community members throughout Minnesota after the safe recovery of a missing 7-year-old Zimmerman girl early this morning:In a t...
Eastern Screech-Owls
A cavity in a tree, excavated by a woodpecker seems normal enough, but when you stop to think about it, this simple cavity in a tree is absolutely remarkable. So, let’s take a closer look at the humble woodpecke...
Letters to the Editor
TO THE EDITOR: In the next elections, I ask everyone to consider electing people with morals and a sense of duty. Tom Emmer hasn’t said one word against this illegal, unconstitutional, politically motivated...
What the Cold Teaches Us
For Minnesota, winter is impossible to ignore. It is not simply something we endure; it is something that shapes us. Our calendars, our habits, and even our temperaments bend around it. For those who live farthe...
Lower the Temperature
The scenes of destruction and damage taking place in Minneapolis are abhorrent. This violence cannot be tolerated. Unfortunately, our state leaders’ inaction and support of these violent riots are failing every ...
Making Good Decisions
In alignment with Becker’s District mission “Developing self-directed learners to thrive in a changing global community,” Becker High School takes pride in offering courses that best prepare students for their f...
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:As I sit gazing out the window, I harken back to my service days as a physicist for an unnamed three-letter intelligence agency. I wonder how the representation of the 6th District has come to this...
Holding Those in Power to Account
This year, we will celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the creation of our nation. Also, this year, on January 19, 2026, we will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King Day. Both observations will be...
Fraud Fiasco Continues
This week, the U.S. House of Representatives returned to Washington and got back to work. I look forward to continuing to advance the priorities of Minnesota’s Sixth Congressional District constituents in 2026.T...
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