Television - Then and Now
I remember the first time we had a television. It was back in the early 1960s and it was one of those huge console models that looked like a piece of furniture.Our family didn’t have much money back then, but th...
Editorials
Empowering Families for eLearning Success
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Becker Public Schools.)In today’s ever-evolving educational landscape, e-learning has become an essential tool to ensure that students remain engaged and con...
Fire Safety Focus
Fire Prevention Week is fast approaching and with it comes the annual Open Houses hosted by our area Fire Departments. These are great opportunities for families, especially ones with younger children, to get o...
Border Crisis
Since President Biden took office, there have been over 6 million illegal border crossings. That’s more than the entire population of Minnesota.More than 150 people whose names appear on the terrorist watch list...
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:It was recently announced that the infrequently used, Northstar Rail line is adding two additional weekday trips, each way, come October, as well as bringing back special train service for Vikings ...
Northern Lights: A Spectacle!
On my recent trip to the sub-arctic to photograph/film polar bears and beluga whales, we had an opportunity to witness and capture some images of one of nature’s most spectacular and inspiring shows, the aurora ...
CBDC is Gov’t Control
Countries around the world have begun implementing or are considering issuing a digital version of their currency called a central bank digital currency or CBDC. I expect many of you have heard about CBDCs, but ...
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:Did you know that Sherburne County had published a “2040 Comprehensive Plan” DRAFT and asked for the public to comment on the draft at a Public Hearing on 9/21/23?? This “Plan”, is being written to...
National Literacy Month: Cultivating a Love for Reading in Students
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Becker Public Schools.)Becker Public Schools wraps up the celebration of National Literacy Month, a time dedicated to fostering a lifelong love for reading a...
MN House Seeking Pages
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Rep. Shane Mekeland.)I encourage high school juniors to seize a rare opportunity to spend a week working behind the scenes at the Capitol as a House page.App...
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