This past week was a challenging week for my family following the passing of my father, Thomas Earl Emmer Sr. He was a loving father, grandfather, husband and mentor and will be remembered for his commitment to ...
Friends and neighbors,Congratulations to those who won their primaries this week. Though not an election (no one took office by winning), it is an important nomination by political parties for the November Gener...
I plan to introduce legislation during tomorrow’s (Wednesday) special session to increase transparency in Minnesota’s bail system.My legislation comes in response to a local news report that found a Minnesota n...
Governor Walz commented on Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s claims of hesitation to send in the National Guard to Minneapolis on May 27 with the following statement, “I don’t think the mayor knew what he was askin...
In my last column I wrote about the Cicada Killer Wasp. An extraordinary large wasp that kills Cicadas to feed the wasp’s offspring. I think it sparked some interest in insects in general and specifically in Cic...
TO THE EDITOR:On behalf of the members & staff of the Clearwater Legion, we would like to say thank you to all who came & supported our Homeless Vets Benefit on August 1st. Also, a big thanks to all the ...
TO THE EDITOR:I was pleased to read there are readers out there who feel the same way I do about the political rhetoric and opinions in the local paper. If I want information, I'll fact find through other means ...
TO THE EDITOR:I’ve been looking forward to the coming local election for two years and with great expectation as we have a chance to either validate the wisdom of appointed representatives or choose a new direct...
TO THE EDITOR:This is in response to the letter from Dr. Ronald and Marlene Schultz of Big Lake printed in the August 1 Patriot.We also had someone steal a TRUMP/PENCE sign from our yard, not only that, but also...
TO THE EDITOR:As a neighbor, Governor Walz you might be a nice person, but in a government position you hit the zero scale, and you left all Minnesotans with extremely ineffective government. The destruction and...
