Cicadas; a Summer Serenade
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...
Editorials
Letter to Editor
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 ...
Letter to Editor
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 ...
Letter to Editor
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...
Letter to Editor
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...
Letter to Editor
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...
Pray & Believe
I am going to ask for a little engagement as you read this, so please humor me. If you have felt tempted to worry during this pandemic, please raise your hand. Is it up? Mine certainly is.As the pandemic began u...
Tecnology Allowing For A Bit Of Normalcy
The COVID-19 crisis has taught us to adapt. Whether it’s spending time with friends and family over video chat, or learning in virtual classrooms, technology has allowed us to maintain some aspects of normalcy i...
Entrust Local Leaders, Teacher And School Boards
Friends and neighbors, Last week Gov. Tim Walz announced his decision on school reopening for the state of Minnesota. We have encouraged the Governor to allow local districts to decide the best way to safely edu...
District School Plan Needs Controls
Back to school plans were announced by Governor Walz last Thursday. The administration is allowing local districts to plan their initial return, though under state guidelines and with the knowledge that the Depa...
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