A Small Victory
Ever since my wife, Rita and I started metal detecting back in 2020, we’ve tried to research places where we could take a short vacation and bring along our detecting equipment.That’s one way to continue detecti...
Editorials
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:If your workplace ran like Congress, it would be out of business and you’d be fired/prosecuted. Congress earns $174,000+ a year, receive 72% taxpayer-subsidized health insurance, qualify for pensio...
2025: By the Numbers
It’s been an honor representing our Sixth Congressional District in the Halls of Congress this year and helping constituents at home will always be my top priority. I am proud to report that in 2025, we complete...
Christmas Bird Count
Every year, within a two-week window around Christmas day, I participate in a long-time traditional bird count, called the Christmas Bird Count or (CBC). This is a world-wide effort by volunteers to take one day...
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:Re: Ann Lake residents ask about the boat landing. We were surprised this piece was published in the Patriot as a news article rather than clearly labeled as an editorial. The statement that “all t...
Christmas is in the Air and in my Heart
This time of year brings wonderful memories from Christmas long ago. I can’t help but reflect on the joys of being a kid, Carefree and full of excitement. The snow was a welcomed sight. The more we had the bette...
Many Positive Things
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I have decided to begin a regular editorial because there are many positive things happening in the City of Big Lake, including more than $65M in new valuation added to the ta...
Walz Facing Mounting Pressure
Minnesota’s epidemic of fraud continues to get the national attention it warrants, and Governor Tim Walz is facing mounting pressure for his failures as federal investigations are underway. Last week, the U.S. H...
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:Rep. Tom Emmer, I have been calling your office, but I am not getting any information back from you. Your update in the Patriot on December 13th didn’t cover healthcare. I retired early at 62, and...
Simpler times
My wife Rita and I did a little Christmas shopping last weekend.We try not to go overboard when it comes to buying gifts. Including brothers, sisters, cousins and adult children, there are plenty of people we...
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