Beluga Whales
In the past when I traveled to the arctic to film Polar Bears, I always went during the winter, or perhaps a better way to say that is, I went when there was snow on the ground. After all, capturing images of Po...
Editorials
Round Table Event
I am co-hosting an event with the Elk River Area and Big Lake Chambers of Commerce about the state’s new Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) law. Employers and the public are invited to attend the event to learn mo...
Bullying Prevention and Awareness
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Becker Public Schools.)At Becker Public Schools, the safety and well-being of our students are top priorities. As we strive to fulfill our mission of “Develo...
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:Parents and activist educators apparently agree the way in which a child is “trained” lasts a lifetime. For Christian parents the foundation is Proverbs 22:6. In many government-run schools, it i...
Television - Then and Now
I remember the first time we had a television. It was back in the early 1960s and it was one of those huge console models that looked like a piece of furniture.Our family didn’t have much money back then, but th...
Empowering Families for eLearning Success
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Becker Public Schools.)In today’s ever-evolving educational landscape, e-learning has become an essential tool to ensure that students remain engaged and con...
Fire Safety Focus
Fire Prevention Week is fast approaching and with it comes the annual Open Houses hosted by our area Fire Departments. These are great opportunities for families, especially ones with younger children, to get o...
Border Crisis
Since President Biden took office, there have been over 6 million illegal border crossings. That’s more than the entire population of Minnesota.More than 150 people whose names appear on the terrorist watch list...
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:It was recently announced that the infrequently used, Northstar Rail line is adding two additional weekday trips, each way, come October, as well as bringing back special train service for Vikings ...
Northern Lights: A Spectacle!
On my recent trip to the sub-arctic to photograph/film polar bears and beluga whales, we had an opportunity to witness and capture some images of one of nature’s most spectacular and inspiring shows, the aurora ...
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