Ticking Time Bombs
Critics branded him divisive. Critics branded him controversial. Critics branded him conspiratorial and hateful.One critic branded him worthy of death.On Wednesday of this week, activist, author, and media perso...
Editorials
Old School Days
I’m sometimes surprised at the things I can still remember from my childhood, even though I can often be forgetful about more recent events.I guess those old memories helped shape my life, so they stand out more...
Unacceptable Delays
When an American veteran passes away, their families deserve to lay them to rest with honor and without delay. Unfortunately, for many of our Gold Star families, this is not always the case.Too often, veterans’...
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:Minnesota must review each academic standard every 10 years. In 2023, politicians inserted an ethnic studies component into the social studies standards despite public opposition. The standard s...
Night Sounds
I really enjoy these late summer evenings and nights. But not for the warmth but rather for the sounds that fill the night air. I am not sure if you have noticed, but the sounds you can hear outside at night can...
Post Office Update
It’s hard to go anywhere in town without someone asking for an update on the Post Office and what the future plans are for this important community service. To be sure, this has been one of my top priorities ov...
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:This is the 4th summer my husband and I have spent at TCCOM otherwise known as the Travelers Country Club on the Mississippi. We are located along the Mississippi approximately 2.5 miles from Clear...
Omnibus Bill Provision
I, State Rep. Paul Novotny (R–Elk River) issue the following statement after the Ramsey County District Court struck down a provision of the 2024 omnibus bill, ruling that the legislation violated the Minnesota ...
Blue-Footed Booby
The common names for many species of birds can sometimes be confusing, contradictory, misleading, or a complete mystery. For example, the common name Red-winged Blackbird has always gotten under my skin, because...
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:Mr Thompson’s skewering of Representative Shane Mekeland does nothing to further Thompson’s anti-republican agenda. I have known Rep. Mekeland as a believer in the rule of law for many years. And ...
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