Visiting Innovators
During the recent district work period, we had a chance to visit innovators and businesses of all sizes across Minnesota’s Sixth District.First, we had the chance to step behind the counter at Ralphie’s Minnoco ...
Editorials
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:Last week, Wright County lost a dedicated public servant, a humble leader, and a true Republican champion: State Senator Bruce Anderson. His passing marks the end of a remarkable era in Minnesota p...
Remembering Bruce
I’m praying for Senator Anderson’s wife and the entire Anderson family. My heartfelt condolences go out to them. Bruce was a man deeply dedicated to his faith and to serving the people of his district and Minnes...
Un-American
Last Thursday, one of our biggest legislative priorities, the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, passed the House of Representatives with nonpartisan supportThe Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act is simple. It prev...
Very Cool Critters
The middle of summer is a great time to see some very cool critters. The long summer evenings bring out so many interesting insects that we don’t find any other time of year. I was thinking about this last night...
Healthy Choices
I’ve learned over the years that most people don’t like to be lectured or told they’re doing something wrong. That’s one of the main reasons I don’t try to tell people what they should do when I write my columns...
A Big Win For Taxpayers
Last week, following months of negotiation and debate, President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill passed through the House of Representatives and was signed into law.While the Democrats and their allies in the mai...
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:This comment responds to the article, “Brott miffed at Boelter for statements” in the July 5, 2025 edition of the Patriot. I experienced a similar experience as Vance Boelter as a patient in a maj...
Working Together
In my totally biased opinion, Becker remains the best community in Minnesota to live, work and raise a family. For generations, the spirit of cooperation has been a cornerstone of our community’s character, and...
Proud Public Servant
(Editor’s Note: The following column is a submission from the City of Clearwater due to it not being included in last May’s Bridge Guide.)Hello! My name is Andrea Lawrence and I am honored to be the mayor of Cle...
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