Adapting to the Times
It wasn’t long ago when I was an eager to learn student of the fishing world. Let’s dial the time machine back to the mid to late 1980’s. It was easy to gather fishing information through countless Saturday mo...
Editorials
Sandhill Cranes
It was just before the pandemic that I last went to see one of the most amazing natural spectacles on the face of the earth—the annual migration of the Sandhill Cranes (Antigone canadensis) in south central Neb...
A True Rule Breaker
For me, I enjoy all aspects of nature, not just birds. I find all of nature fascinating and that is what keeps me interested. So, while leading a photo tour to Florida recently I was so excited to see a crazy c...
Minnesota Veterans
Whether they served in the jungles of Vietnam, the mountains of Afghanistan, or the sands of Iraq, when our veterans signed up to serve our country, there wasn’t a waiting line. When they return home from duty a...
Flossing Prevents Alzheimer’s Disease?!
Hello everyone! Ever since the new year, I’ve been on a health kick. And by that, I mean I’ve been reading a lot of books about health and totally intending to eventually get to the gym more often. The latest bo...
Women’s History Month
Every March, we celebrate Women’s History Month, a time dedicated to recognizing and honoring the significant contributions and achievements of women throughout history. It is a moment to reflect on the remarkab...
Recognizing Bravery
As our state continues to mourn the loss of the three Burnsville first responders killed in the line of duty, it is more important than ever to recognize the bravery and sacrifice of our state’s law enforcement ...
Require Cable and Satellite TV Pricing Transparency
Following the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) actions to address cable and satellite TV hidden fees, I say the advertised price for a cable or satellite TV subscription should be the price you see on y...
Restoring SROs to Schools
On Thursday, March 14, I voted in favor of a bipartisan fix to last session’s unvetted school resource officer (SRO) law, which caused many law enforcement agencies to remove or alter SROs until the legislature ...
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR: It’s been the warmest, and driest winter in decades. Home owners across the City are cleaning thier yards in anticipation of an early spring. Homeowners taking pride in their yard appearance has a...
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