Cash for Gopher Feet
There’s one topic of semi-regular discussion among township supervisors which always has everyone giggling - the Gopher Bounty. Township residents (of most townships in Sherburne County) may kill gophers and col...
Editorials
Young Women’s Program
This summer, our office will host a few exciting programs for students in Minnesota’s Sixth DistrictFirst, our Young Women’s Leadership Program is continuing in 2025, with a new, exciting format! Since 2016, thi...
Greater Prairie Chicken
I have just wrapped up a 9-day northern grouse tour. On this trip I have put over 2,000 miles on my truck in hopes of finding and photographing the four grouse species found in the upper Midwest. These are the G...
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:As Chair of the Wright County Republicans, I am deeply concerned about Governor Walz’s proposed budget cuts, which shift mandatory state spending to county governments. This approach unfairly burde...
No Free Health Care to Illegals
I, State Rep. Shane Mekeland, R-Clear Lake, strongly opposes providing free health care to illegal aliens from the start.Now, I am raising even more concern after new data reveals enrollment in MinnesotaCare for...
Exciting Times
It’s an exciting time in Washington! Earlier this week, we had the pleasure of meeting with many Minnesotans who were in town.Minnesota is home to some of our country’s most dynamic and innovative manufacturers....
Incredible Bird Behavior
Twisting and turning in mid-air. Spinning and cartwheeling, wing over wing all while its head remains level and focused on the target. Total acrobatics like these are all set against a beautiful blue sky. This i...
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:Thank you for the fantastic story on History Day superstars from Big Lake Middle School. I know from experience that National History Day is a challenging program for students in grades 6 - 12, an...
Sorting Through Stuff
Most of the cabinets in our kitchen are filled with either food, dishes or utensils. A few others are used to store pots and pans, along with some small appliances like a blender, coffee grinder and a hand-mixer...
Investing In America
Tuesday, I, Congressman Tom Emmer hosted an “Invest in America” roundtable with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and manufacturers from across America, including Ultra Machining Company based in Monticello ...
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