I was raised to believe that you should do what you can to help other people out. But years later I’m starting to wonder, does there ever come a time when you need to start saying “no”? My husband Blayne and I h...
TO THE EDITOR: The Star Tribune article Sept. 23, 2019 titled “Northern Minneapolis metal shredder admits it altered pollution readings;...” This is our new neighbor in Becker. Two questions come to mind: 1. Who...
It didn’t affect me very much when Minnesota passed the hands-free law last month. I’ve never been one to text and drive. In fact, I use a flip-phone, so texting is barely possible even when I’m sitting at home ...
TO THE EDITOR: The Becker Area Senior Center held our Sixth Anniversary Open House, Wed., Sept. 10. Many from the area communities attended. We wish to thank the following Becker businesses who donated door priz...
TO THE EDITOR: A big thank you to management & staff of Pebble Creek Grill for their great service to our Becker Alumni, at the annual reunion, on Sept. 5 this year. About 12 alumni from far & near gath...
Physician-assisted suicide is making headlines again. As a matter of fact, an assisted-suicide bill in our great state of Minnesota was introduced this week designed to allow patients to request lethal drugs if ...
TO THE EDITOR: Thank you Palmer Park volunteers & the Clear Lake Lions for another very successful Palmer Ball year. As a grandparent of three grandsons that have all played at the Palmer Park, I want to say...
TO THE EDITOR: RE: Becker Test Scores Superintendent J. Schmidt’s article in the Citizen-Tribune, Sat., Sept. 7, titled “Becker test scores continue to shine “should be disappointing to all...The article states”...
I enjoyed a visit with Terese Weis and her five daughters a few weeks ago at her farm in Palmer township. Terese has been on the farm 71 years. As I looked over all the wonderful photos, I saw so many familiar ...
Part of the enjoyment I get out of my flowerbeds and wildflower field is watching the transformation that happens throughout the seasons. From May through September there’s a constant change of flowers, greenery...
