To The Editor:
Victimization and its aftermath may be one of the most difficult periods in a person’s life. Victims’ families, friends, and communities often face their own challenges as well. Loved ones may struggle to unders...
Victimization and its aftermath may be one of the most difficult periods in a person’s life. Victims’ families, friends, and communities often face their own challenges as well. Loved ones may struggle to unders...
Minnesotans should strongly applaud legislation proposed by Rep. Shane Mekeland of Clear Lake that supports natural gas and offers cities, counties, families and businesses consistent and transparent rules for t...
Recently when I needed to enter our local retail/shopping stores during the ‘stay-at-home’ request, my biggest surprise in our rural cities is the lack of consideration by others that too many local residents ar...
Throughout my 25 years as a teacher and principal in Becker Public Schools, there are a few memories that definitely stand out. I guess some would call them career defining moments. I can remember “9-11” as if...
I admit it, I’ve been pretty selfish in regards to this coronavirus interruption of 2020. It kills me to think the first four months of this year (and possibly more) is being wiped out by a virus no one can see....
Most of our attention amid the COVID-19 outbreak has been on the here and now as we try to mitigate the spread of the virus. From the Stay-at-Home order to businesses closing and even the Legislature operating f...
As we continue to combat the spread of COVID-19, I am committed to ensuring you have the information and resources you need. I have compiled daily updates, resources and contacts for you to keep your families sa...
The Minnesota Disaster Recovery Loan Program is now accessible to farmers who are suffering financial damages related to the COVID-19 outbreak after the Legislature expanded access to the funds. Legislative appr...
Today, (Wednesday)Gov. Walz announced that the ‘Stay at Home’ Executive Order will extend from April 10 to May 4. The Governor cites federal guidelines, the actions of other states, and data modeling as the rea...
I’ll admit, I’m one of the people who thought the coronavirus was getting blown out of proportion when I first began hearing of it. People die of the ‘regular’ flu every year. Hong Kong flu, swine flu, and bird ...