Recognizing Rural Mental Health
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Rep. Tom Emmer.)As Americans prepare for Thanksgiving, I hope that all of you are planning to enjoy the holiday with your friends and family. This special ti...
Editorials
American Crow
The American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) is an exceedingly common bird that is often overlooked. They are found only in North America. There are several other species of crow found in the Old World such as the...
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:A big thanks to all students (and adults) who made Becker Theatre Departments’ presentation of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast possible. The singing, music (our very talented Pit Orchestra), and stor...
Being Thankful
Do you ever feel alone? Overlooked? Forgotten by God?I have. Especially over the last few years with my divorce, financial havoc, inexpectable loss and one-after-the-other devastating and stressful calamities. W...
Many reasons to give thanks
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer.)As we gather on Thanksgiving Day, we give thanks and remember what, and most importantly who, we have in our lives. The first Thanksgivi...
New Responsibilities
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Rep. Tom Emmer.)It has been an honor to be a voice for the Sixth Congressional District, and I am grateful to have been re-elected to again serve as your Mem...
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:Sunday night at dusk I was driving north on Co. Rd. 23 approaching Co. Rd. 16 when an SUV flew through the stop sign at 55 mph. I was just seconds from the intersection and traveling at 55 mph myse...
Early Ice Jiggin’ 101 - Choosing the Right Bait!
Back in the day, the go to ice jigging bait for early ice perch or walleyes was a silver Swedish Pimple. The other option was a Kastmaster. Today, the shelves at the local bait shop are decorated with hundreds ...
The Purple Reign
Twists, turns, comebacks, right down to the last minute, was the game last Sunday between the Vikings and the Buffalo Bills. The game, the catch, the interceptions. It was like watching one of those edge of your...
Suddenly, Too Cold
It’s not surprising that we had snow this week and temperature dropped (and stayed) below freezing. After all, it is mid-November in Minnesota.But that doesn’t mean I’m glad to see it.Like a few other people I’v...
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