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While traveling across Minnesota’s Sixth District, I’ve had the opportunity to connect with many of you about the priorities and concerns you have for Congress to address in the coming months.Take a look at some...
While traveling across Minnesota’s Sixth District, I’ve had the opportunity to connect with many of you about the priorities and concerns you have for Congress to address in the coming months.Take a look at some...
Friends and neighbors,Last week, Governor Walz renewed his emergency powers triggering a requirement in state law to call a special session. We voted to end his powers and looked for ways to restore constitution...
We had some exciting news recently: our Adjutant General Jon Jensen of the Minnesota National Guard was recognized nationally for his outstanding leadership and was named the Director of the Army National Guard....
The Public Facilities Authority (PFA) announced today that they have approved a new round of grants and loans to cities statewide including the community of Big Lake. Big Lake is set to receive $3,057,950 for im...
Those who knew Henry High School Art Teacher Harold Bobgan just raved about his kindness, his brilliance, his patience and his care for his students. He was the epitome of a good teacher and was always encouragi...
TO THE EDITOR:During the run-up to the general election in November, where he will be up for re-election, I find Sen. Mathews piece, “19 Year Old Cooks?” to be nothing more than a way to get some election year p...
TO THE EDITOR:To my fellow white, Evangelical Christian:Jesus was Jewish. As the coming “Messiah”, he was supposed to free his fellow Jews from the oppressive Roman government. Instead, however, he routinely gav...
TO THE EDITOR:Dear Friends and Neighbors,Fear is a great motivator, but it is not great at helping us to make wise, unity building, decisions.No! Fear separates us. It causes us to justify acts that are not buil...
Have you ever met someone who you instantly liked? There was something special about them and they left a trace of their goodness with you? I was fortunate enough to cross paths with Grace Audet. She was one of ...
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 ...