I am happy to announce that the 2021 Senate Internship Program (SIP), which has run for over 40 years, is open for applications.Covid-19 distancing guidelines mean that interns for the 2021 legislative session w...
TO THE EDITOR:I was once asked which task of city government is the most important. Maybe economic development, public works or fire? The person asking was a cop and their suggestion was that police was the most...
Yesterday (Monday), I was delighted to see Justice Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to the Supreme Court. America now has another talented and thoughtful jurist that will uphold and defend the Constitution, just as h...
From Blaine to St. Cloud, transportation and reliable infrastructure are vital. This year, some of our most pressing projects have received some critical attention. We will continue improving our roads and bridg...
TO THE EDITOR: Mike Wallen is the right person for Big Lake Mayor! Having attended nearly all Workshop and Council meetings over the past 2 years, I offer an informed and impartial perspective. While I disagree ...
TO THE EDITOR:In August Sheriff Deringer attended the Trump rally in Mankato, saying that his community supported his presence (The Patriot, August 29). Some of us do not support his presence there. And in his...
TO THE EDITOR:I decided to enlist the help of Commissioner Tim Dolan to help fortify my 2nd Amendment rights.The conversation started as a friendly debate on Constitutional philosophies, then it took a turn. Tim...
TO THE EDITOR: Did you see the Forum Monday night? Perhaps you caught the replay on Facebook? We are so blessed to have outstanding candidates running for office this time around. The city of Big Lake is in goo...
TO THE EDITOR:November 3 is almost here. The future of our country is at stake, freedom vs government controls. The past four years was 92% negative media coverage of President Trump, bombshell after bombshell o...
TO THE EDITOR:Make Up Your Own MindWho ya gonna vote for at this 11th hour? Your ballot is personal, nobody else’s business. Your ballot is the only guaranteed-to-be-heard voice you have in our democracy. Becaus...
