Common Cents
I wasn’t surprised last week when the U.S. Treasury announced that it will stop production of the cent, commonly referred to as a penny.The possibility has been there for more than a decade, with an ongoing deba...
Editorials
Action Needed For Our Area
The Legislature adjourned May 19 without passing a complete state budget for the next two-year cycle. House Democrats put us behind from the start this year by refusing to come to the Capitol for the first 23 da...
Big, Beautiful Bill
This week, House Republicans delivered a historic win for the American peopleThere are provisions in our One Big, Beautiful bill that benefit every Minnesotan and touch every corner of America. Specifically, the...
Letter To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:We would like to extend our sincere thanks to those in the Becker area who have donated books to the Becker Library. The upcoming Friends of the Becker Library summer book sale is sure to be a succ...
Citizen’s Roundtable Debut
My first few months of being Mayor, I often times felt like a used car salesperson, as I was often stating “let me check on that and get back to you”. There certainly is a lot to learn about budgets, projects a...
Honoring Law Enforcement
Last week, we celebrated National Police Week and took several steps to honor and recognize the brave men and women who keep our communities safe.First, our office in the United States Capitol was lit up blue la...
Small Biz Week
Small businesses are the engine of our economy, accounting for 99% of all businesses in our country.Earlier this week, we hosted a roundtable discussion with key small business leaders from across the country to...
New World Warblers
I just returned from a trip to Southeastern Arizona. The objective of this adventure was to capture images of as many warbler species as possible. So, what are warblers and why did I go to Arizona to find them?W...
Letters to the Editor
TO THE EDITOR:Over the years, our beloved cemetery has witnessed the usual theft of flowers, plants and stands, and even a small portable generator providing lighting to a grave. We have had issues with unleash...
Mother Mary
My mother was a woman of quiet dignity, tough-as-nails discipline and a heart of gold.She (Mary Joanne) and my dad (William) settled their family in North Minneapolis in the 1950s after a young marriage. Ten of ...
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