Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes)
I think a lot of people believe that nature can be predictable, on a regular schedule or completely understandable. An experience that I had yesterday shows that nature can never be predictable, or understandabl...
Editorials
Learning by Listening (in-person) in Becker
One of my goals since becoming Mayor was to increase opportunities for residents and business owners to offer input into local government operations and other topics that affect our quality of life.Through a new...
Reading Instruction
Learning to read is one of the most important milestones in a child’s education. Strong reading skills open doors to academic success, confidence, and future opportunities, while gaps in reading can affect learn...
Funding for 6th District
We are back in Washington this week after a busy couple of weeks finishing the government funding process in the House. We’re investing in new infrastructure for our district and restoring safety to our communit...
Staying Focused
City government has an important job: providing the core services that keep our community safe, healthy, and running smoothly. That includes police and fire protection, safe streets, clean water and sewer system...
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:Statement from Connexus Energy included a flyer that headlined GO ELECTRIC SAVE BIG. Apparent purpose—stimulate interest—it said, Go Electric. (My Air Source Heat Pumps costs me 30+% more to opera...
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...
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...
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