Food Security is National Security
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Rep. Tom Emmer.)We’re back in Washington this week. Americans have been clear: they want common-sense solutions to strengthen our economy, combat rising crim...
Editorials
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:Three editorials encouraged this response thus thanking Dr. VanBuren, Ms. Dickinson and Mr. Collier for them. Confirming their perspectives: The baby formula crisis is proof of incompetence by all ...
Fighting for meaningful tax relief
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer.)We are all aware of the rising inflation rates, spike in crime in our communities, and effect the COVID-19 pandemic has had on students....
Remembering those who sacrificed
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Rep. Tom Emmer.)I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend. While it is an opportunity to enjoy time with friends and family, it should al...
Tax relief, public safety unfinished
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Rep. Shane Mekeland.)The Legislature adjourned Monday with priorities such as converting a massive state surplus to historic tax relief and improving public ...
American Redstart
The key to “seeing” nature is to stop and look. I know that seems rather obvious but it’s true. The simple act of stopping and looking is really all it takes to start to see more nature. This is something I lear...
Letters To The Editor 05.21.22
TO THE EDITOR:I received the following from my brother in Michigan regarding going (so called) green: Let’s walk through this. It takes 21 to 35 days for a Russian oil tanker to get to US ports to be offloaded. ...
Scammers Still at It
I have a dream for our readers: that none of you ever fall for scams. I don’t know why I’ve taken such an interest in studying the various ways slimy con-people scam people out of money, but I’ve spent countless...
Nationwide Formula Shortages
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Rep. Tom Emmer.)We are mid-way through our legislative week in Washington, but we have yet to take any votes on actual solutions to address the issues impact...
Memorial Day
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Sen. Amy Klobuchar.)Across our state, families are gathering to remember the members of our military we’ve lost. Memorial Day is a time to reflect on how we ...
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