Stay Safe this Halloween!
We have had some beautiful weather around here so far this fall. After the hot summer, it seems lots of people are taking time to enjoy the outdoors while the weather is cooler (and before it gets too cold!) Man...
Editorials
Support for Israel
The United States’ support for Israel has never been more important. The horror that was unleashed by Hamas terrorists on October 7th serves as a stark reminder of the evil that still exists in the world.Young c...
Keeping Our Kids Safe
Fentanyl is cheap to produce, easy to disguise as prescription or over-the-counter pills, and can be deadly in doses small enough to fit on the tip of a pencil. Cartels have harnessed the power of social media t...
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:So a couple days ago I decided to order some Chinese food from one of my local takeout establishments. I grabbed a copy of their menu from circa 2020, and ordered the same (five) items that I alway...
Honoring Veterans
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Becker Public Schools.)At Becker Public School District, we are dedicated to honoring and recognizing the service and sacrifices of our military families. Ve...
School Safety Fixes Needed
Republican legislators recently invited school staff, law enforcement and others to the Capitol for a meeting as they seek to fix a law that has left dozens of Minnesota schools without school resource officers....
Beluga Whales
In the past when I traveled to the arctic to film Polar Bears, I always went during the winter, or perhaps a better way to say that is, I went when there was snow on the ground. After all, capturing images of Po...
Round Table Event
I am co-hosting an event with the Elk River Area and Big Lake Chambers of Commerce about the state’s new Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) law. Employers and the public are invited to attend the event to learn mo...
Bullying Prevention and Awareness
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Becker Public Schools.)At Becker Public Schools, the safety and well-being of our students are top priorities. As we strive to fulfill our mission of “Develo...
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:Parents and activist educators apparently agree the way in which a child is “trained” lasts a lifetime. For Christian parents the foundation is Proverbs 22:6. In many government-run schools, it i...
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