It’s Cold; Deal With It
There’s been a lot of coverage recently on the news about people coming to Minnesota for the Super Bowl. As far as I know, it’s the first time the game has been held this far north, and it seems the cold, and...
Editorials
Growing Up Small Town
I grew up in the farming community of Wendell, a small town in west-central Minnesota with a population of around 250. Today it’s home to less than 150. I love small town life, at least most of it. It’s a comple...
To The Editor
It appears the political arena has become a contest of winners and losers. The primary objective is to get re-elected to office. I'm suggesting that issues all be contested with factual evidence and government o...
To The Editor
I do not understand why the city needs to hire a $200 per hour consultant. As I recall the city spend $10,000 last year to perform a salary study at the city administrator’s request. That study ultimately gave...
To The Editor
I read with interest the article regarding the presentation by John Phelan regarding the Minnesota Economy. First, the author should have identified John as an Economist associated with the Center for the Amer...
Letters To The Editor
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To The Editor
After reading what someone wrote in the mayors blog, residents should be aware there is more to the argument regarding a move from an enterprise fund to the general fund. Richard Singer, the latest consultant...
To The Editor
Most political donors are not giving to candidates out of charity. Political donors hope, mostly expect, a return on their donation; making candidates who accept donations beholden to donors rather than constitu...
Vikings Are All Class
Football (and all sports for that matter) is chock full of “lightning rod” personalities, the kind that strive for the spotlight, then arrogantly show off for the world in (sometimes) very embarrassing ways. Ala...
A Tribute To Our Longtime Farm Friends
How long is a hundred years? The Erickson family of north Becker can tell you - and produce the pictures and memories of three generations which have forged an agricultural existence off Co. Rd. 11, on 165th Ave...
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