To The Editor
Over the last couple of weeks I have read articles pertaining to efforts in attaining approval for Becker to build a new gas plant. This is obviously good news for the city, if Xcel Energy indeed does move forwa...
Editorials
Ash Wednesday Kicks Off The Christian Season Of Lent
Ash Wednesday is an ancient tradition that marks the first day of Lent. It has a history of being a day of fasting as Christians prepare for the 40 days leading up to the celebration of Easter. Ash Wednesday ca...
To The Editor
The new Federal ID known as a Minnesota Real ID may soon cause realities every citizen will wish they’d known before it’s too late. Support for this Federal ID system is based on claims we soon cannot fly witho...
To The Editor
Clearwater Heritage Days is having a planning meeting March 7, at 7 p.m. at Clearwater City Hall. We have some festival organizers stepping down this year, and help is needed to coordinate events and keep the fe...
To The Editor
There are concerns about the Matthews/ Newberger bill giving Xcel a natural gas plant in Becker. Besides locking us into fossil fuels for generations, using the legislative process to allow Xcel to disregard pub...
Reading Is Fundamental
With Read Across America day and Dr. Seuss’s birthday fast approaching, I can’t help but reflect on the ways books have influenced my life. When I was young my mom read to my sister and meevery night. It was m...
To The Editor
I want to thank Representative Jim Newberger and Senator Andrew Mathews for good legislative updates at the recent convention. They also highlighted concerns needful for people to address. One paramount concer...
One Man’s Trash....
Years ago, when I started writing for the West Sherburne Tribune, one of the most interesting events I covered was an archaeological dig at an old farm in Becker. It was part of the Bill and Margaret Cox prop...
I Love This Time Of Year
I know it’s only February and Spring is quite a ways off, but — but it is Feb. 18 AND IT’S NEARLY 60º! This weather has got me fired up for one of my favorite times of the year — not just weather-wise — but spo...
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