Letters to the Editor
TO THE EDITOR:Over the years, our beloved cemetery has witnessed the usual theft of flowers, plants and stands, and even a small portable generator providing lighting to a grave. We have had issues with unleash...
Editorials
Mother Mary
My mother was a woman of quiet dignity, tough-as-nails discipline and a heart of gold.She (Mary Joanne) and my dad (William) settled their family in North Minneapolis in the 1950s after a young marriage. Ten of ...
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:My republican representative doesn’t respond to my messages or answer my questions so I will submit them here. Mr. Emmer, the president is unclear if his oath of office in which he swore to preser...
Cash for Gopher Feet
There’s one topic of semi-regular discussion among township supervisors which always has everyone giggling - the Gopher Bounty. Township residents (of most townships in Sherburne County) may kill gophers and col...
Young Women’s Program
This summer, our office will host a few exciting programs for students in Minnesota’s Sixth DistrictFirst, our Young Women’s Leadership Program is continuing in 2025, with a new, exciting format! Since 2016, thi...
Greater Prairie Chicken
I have just wrapped up a 9-day northern grouse tour. On this trip I have put over 2,000 miles on my truck in hopes of finding and photographing the four grouse species found in the upper Midwest. These are the G...
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:As Chair of the Wright County Republicans, I am deeply concerned about Governor Walz’s proposed budget cuts, which shift mandatory state spending to county governments. This approach unfairly burde...
No Free Health Care to Illegals
I, State Rep. Shane Mekeland, R-Clear Lake, strongly opposes providing free health care to illegal aliens from the start.Now, I am raising even more concern after new data reveals enrollment in MinnesotaCare for...
Exciting Times
It’s an exciting time in Washington! Earlier this week, we had the pleasure of meeting with many Minnesotans who were in town.Minnesota is home to some of our country’s most dynamic and innovative manufacturers....
Incredible Bird Behavior
Twisting and turning in mid-air. Spinning and cartwheeling, wing over wing all while its head remains level and focused on the target. Total acrobatics like these are all set against a beautiful blue sky. This i...
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