‘Well, This Explains Everything’
Having been perplexed by a number of stories in the news the past few weeks, I finally came across an item that has shed a little light on my lack of understanding of current events. The only question that rema...
Editorials
For Yourself And For This Country
It was a sunny early November afternoon in 1968. I throttled down my road-worn 1956 Oldsmobile to a halt outside the Maywood Twp. Hall in Oak Park, our local precinct, and strode inside to vote. Clerk Cornelius ...
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The Becker Area Food Shelf would like to extend a thank you to the Monticello Men’s Auxiliary Post 8731 and all the businesses that donated $500. Becker resident Jim Roelike is a member of the Monticello Men’s A...
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TO THE EDITOR: I am writing to provide my full support to the re-election efforts of current Sherburne County Attorney Kathleen Heaney. I moved to Sherburne County a little over 2 years ago to serve in a law enf...
Prison Ministry Sets People Free
Last month, Terri and I had the privilege of serving on a ministry team that goes into prisons to minister and bring the gospel of the Lord to their lives. The ministry is called Charis of Minnesota and we serve...
Make A Difference In Someone’s Life
It’s been a summer full of blessings, yet I’ve lost many special people in the past several months. It’s a reminder that life is short and we should hold our loved ones close. I’ve realized as I’ve gotten older ...
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TO THE EDITOR: I am writing regarding the upcoming election and to show my support for Lori Keller. Having served on the council for over 10 years, I have had the opportunity to see firsthand what it takes to ke...
The Plague Doctors
Now that the Ebola virus has come to our shores, it is apparently possible to attain an advanced degree in infectious diseases practically overnight, if you are still paying attention to the televised news. Ta...
So, Which ‘Right’ Would You Give Away?
A recent daily newspaper carried a survey of student and teachers’ thinking about First Amendment rights - you know - those things we’ve been guaranteed since our Constitution was passed over 240 years ago. T...
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As one of the candidates for city council I felt it was important for me to address last weeks editorial from Mr. Raygor. The police department from my perspective has been very professional and helpful to me an...
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