Common Loon Babies
The Common Loon (Gavia immer) is a large aquatic bird and is a symbol of the Northwoods and lakes of some northern states such as Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, Vermont and Maine. The adults in breedi...
Editorials
Kids Really Dig our Hobby
My wife Rita and I have been frequenting the Monticello Community Center over the past year.In April we saw a notice there about the annual hobby day put on by members of the Senior Center.We imagined it would ...
The Class of 2024
As the school year draws to a close, we are thrilled to honor and celebrate the remarkable achievements of the Becker Public School Class of 2024. This exceptional group of students has demonstrated resilience, ...
Solitary Sandpiper
I love the diversity found within nature. I also really love the nature rule breakers. You know, the critters that don’t seem to follow the rules that we people think nature should follow. So last week while le...
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:I call BS. Received the spring Sherburne County “Connection & Environmental Educator” newspaper the other day. On page 2 is the first part of a series of articles titled, “Fight Food Waste”, a...
Anti-Surveillance State Act
May 23, one of our biggest legislative priorities, my CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. The bill is straightforward, it prevents unelected bureaucrats...
More Balance Needed in St. Paul
The Minnesota Legislature adjourned Monday, putting a bow on a two-year cycle I said was marked by reckless spending, needless tax increases, extreme policies and broken promises with Democrats in full control o...
Five Brave Youngsters
I announced that five Minnesotans from Minnesota’s Sixth Congressional District have accepted U.S. Military Service Academy appointments. Three will attend the United States Air Force Academy, one was appointed ...
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:The 2024 Legislature officially adjourned last Sunday night. It remains my honor to represent our community in the Minnesota Senate. The Legislature comprises 104 Democrats (51.7%) and 97 Republica...
Hunting for mushrooms
I remember the day I first heard about morel mushrooms. While waiting for that year’s St. Cloud Technical & Community College graduation ceremonies to begin I struck up a conversation with a fellow professor...
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