Letter To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:We would like to extend our sincere thanks to those in the Becker area who have donated books to the Becker Library. The upcoming Friends of the Becker Library summer book sale is sure to be a succ...
Editorials
Citizen’s Roundtable Debut
My first few months of being Mayor, I often times felt like a used car salesperson, as I was often stating “let me check on that and get back to you”. There certainly is a lot to learn about budgets, projects a...
Honoring Law Enforcement
Last week, we celebrated National Police Week and took several steps to honor and recognize the brave men and women who keep our communities safe.First, our office in the United States Capitol was lit up blue la...
Small Biz Week
Small businesses are the engine of our economy, accounting for 99% of all businesses in our country.Earlier this week, we hosted a roundtable discussion with key small business leaders from across the country to...
New World Warblers
I just returned from a trip to Southeastern Arizona. The objective of this adventure was to capture images of as many warbler species as possible. So, what are warblers and why did I go to Arizona to find them?W...
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...
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...
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