Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:Tariff(s): “a tax levied by a government on imports … for purposes of protection, support of the balance of payments, or the raising of revenue.” This is the definition you will find on Dictionary....
Editorials
Agriculture is a Priority
While Congress has reconvened in Washington, D.C., our office remains laser-focused on the issues impacting Minnesotans. During the last few weeks, we had the opportunity to meet with many outstanding Minnesotan...
No Surprise
I rarely comment about politics publicly because whenever I do, people who disagree with me feel the need to tell me why I’m wrong. Somewhere along the line, it became not okay to have differing viewpoints. Howe...
American Black Bear
We could see it moving through the tall, dull green grass of late summer, and it is moving in our direction. I told the group that we better move back and get our cameras ready. It looks like it will be walking ...
We Got Scammed!
Readers, I have a good one for you today. I’ve frequently used my column space to talk about scam messages and how to avoid falling for them. Well, this week our office was the target of a scam. Every Monday we ...
State’s Infrastructure
Our state’s transportation infrastructure keeps Minnesotans moving, getting them to work, school, and appointments on time. During the August district work period, we had the chance to participate in some site v...
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:Keep Judge Helen Brosnahan! We are writing to support retaining Judge Helen Brosnahan in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District, which covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washingt...
Busy Labor Day
Last weekend was a busy one, as expected with the Labor Day Holiday upon us and a short work week ahead.Friday, Nancy and I attended our first Twins game of the year as the home team hosted the Toronto Blue Jays...
Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
I spend a lot of time improving the habitat on my 30-acre lake property. The goal is to provide nesting opportunities for as many bird species as possible. For example, I have put up a Great Horned Owl nesting p...
Road Closed Ahead
“You can’t get there from here.”That was an expression used in the New England area by local people being asked for directions to a distant location that can’t be reached without long, complicated directions. It...
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