Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:Another in the long list of Democrat extreme bills will be heard on the Senate Floor Tuesday, February 21. Democrats are pushing to dish out driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants.The license will...
Editorials
River Otters and Sea Otters
It is not often that I get to interact with two very similar but also very different species on back to back photo trips. I am talking about River Otters (Lontra canadensis) and Sea Otters (Enhydra lutris). Alth...
Be Heard on Twp. Day!
According to the estimated population of Sherburne County for 2022, around 41% of county residents live in townships. Those living in townships will have an excellent opportunity to voice their opinions on local...
End Tax on Social Security
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Rep. Shane Mekeland.)I have authored legislation to fully repeal the state tax on Social Security, providing some breathing room for seniors – particularly t...
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:Hippocratic oath (in practice or principle) or hypocritical politicians? Dr. Scott Jensen (doctor of the year in 2016) and political candidate for governor of Minnesota in 2022 is facing his fifth...
The Red Fox: Common Yet Unseen At Times
The Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) is one of those animals that is common, yet not commonly seen. As you know I spend more than the average time in the outdoors all year long capturing images of wildlife and the Red Fo...
What is Love?
What is love?Some say there are four types of love (Eros, Philia, Storge and Agape). Some say five (words of affirmation, quality time, physical touch, acts of service and receiving gifts) and some say seven (Er...
Getting D.C. Back to Work
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Rep. Tom Emmer.)The end of most COVID restrictions has been a welcome change. In fact, even President Biden has acknowledged that the pandemic is over. It is...
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:Employers offer a contract based upon the job description agreed to in an interview. If the new employees do not adhere to that job for which they were hired or are unable to work with colleagues, ...
I’m Not on Call
I remember buying my first cell phone back in early 2007. It was a small NET 10 device that I bought in an electronics store for about $20. Before that, I really didn’t think I needed one.But in January of that ...
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