Long-time readers of my column will remember some memorable vacation stories, such as the time we went “camping with the bears” at St. Croix State Park. But I’m not sure any previous vacation story can match our...
After the rush of the spring nesting season, things tend to slow down a bit in the natural world. Sure, some birds such as Cedar Waxwings and American Goldfinch are just getting started in their nesting efforts ...
(Editor’s note: Due to space constraints, the Patriot will publish up to five LTEs a week as space allows and carry over unpublished letters to the next week, if able. Also, we no longer have a policy which rest...
“Do not complain about growing old. It is a privilege denied to many.” - Mark TwainMarie Eilers is the only 101 year old person I know. You would never guess her age. She lives in her own apartment at Benedi...
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Rep. Tom Emmer.)As we approach the August work period, our office continues its work to address some of the most important issues facing our country. We have...
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer.)As you may have noticed, the first six amendments in the Bill of Rights each relate, in some way, to a situation in which the government...
TO THE EDITOR:Last year, the media published information about the social studies standards after the public comment period. Earlier this year, it was the ethnomathematics version of the math standards. Now it’...
Not long ago I received an email from a resident who was angry about the way I reported on an issue that was discussed at one of the Clearwater City Council meetings. She felt that I was ‘throwing citizens under...
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Rep. Tom Emmer.)This week, we’re back in Washington. Up for consideration – among other legislation – is the National Defense Authorization Act. This bill d...
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Mary Kiffmeyer.)Being accused and charged with a crime is no light matter. But imagine if the judge allowed your trial to drag on for months, or that you wer...
