Structural Deficit
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Sen. Andrew Mathews.)On Thurs., Feb. 29, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual February revenue forecast, which provides an outlook for t...
Editorials
School Safety Bill
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Rep. Paul Novotny.)The Minnesota House of Representatives on Monday approved a bill to improve school safety after a change in law last year resulted in scho...
Honoring Fallen Stewards
This afternoon (Feb. 29), I spoke on the House floor in honor of Officer Paul Elmstrand of Chaska, as well as Officer Matthew Ruge and firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth. The three were killed in the line of dut...
Everything Costing More
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Rep. Shane Mekeland.)State officials issued a new economic forecast for Minnesota Thursday, with a looming $1.5 billion shortfall through 2027 overshadowing ...
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:Why elect a new Supervisor in Palmer Township? New leaders often bring fresh ideas, energy, and perspectives, which can lead to innovative solutions to longstanding problems. Electing Shelly Alger...
Nanday Parakeets
I think we all have heard about the issue with non-native species and how they can interrupt a habitat. There are many examples of this in both plants and animals. One of the big problems in the plant world is ...
Early Education’s Importance
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Becker Public Schools.)Becker Public School District recognizes the immense importance of early childhood education in building a strong foundation for our s...
Something in the Stars
Fate or destiny? “A hidden power believed to control what will happen in the future,” says Merriam Webster. Is it true that the events in our lives are predestined? I can’t help but wonder about it all and how e...
Helping Ruby Heal
I heard recently, through a friend, about a family in the cities going through a rough situation. I asked my friend to reach out to the family so I might share their story with you, and they were kind enough to ...
3 factors for Bigger Pike
There is nothing more fun than pulling a big pike through a hole in the ice. Even the smaller “eater sized” pike are a blast to catch through the ice. Although it is quite easy to catch numbers of pike, the tr...
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