Perhaps one of the most utilized and familiar tactics used by today’s modern angler is that of the bobber and minnow combination—especially in the Spring panfish arena. As simple as it sounds, there are three ke...
Well, the NHL playoffs are in full swing and my main teams are all out but there are still a lot of strong teams left and it’s been an interesting second round thus far. Firstly, if you haven’t watched much NHL ...
In one week and one day, we will celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary. I’m trying to comprehend how fast the time has gone. May 29, 1987, was it all that long ago? When I think back over the past 35 years, I r...
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Rep. Tom Emmer.)This week, the House of Representatives is back in session. Unfortunately, the House is not slated to vote on any legislation that will addre...
TO THE EDITOR:On behalf of myself and all of the cancer survivors in Becker, I want to send an enormous thank you to the wonderful group of people that so passionately provide a yearly Survivor Dinner for all o...
I have learned to trust in God, with His help, despite my natural bend to always be in control. Amid a lingering pandemic, inflation, and concerns over world politics – there is plenty of distractions vying for ...
Like many girls, I was obsessed with horses when I was young. I played with horse toys, read horse books, drew horse pictures, and wrote horse stories. My favorite horses were spotted pintos, which lead me to an...
Over 800 people learned about the paleontology of Sherburne County’s Snake River on May 4th, 2022. The educational event was sponsored by the Mammoth Site of Hot Springs South Dakota and hosted by long time resi...
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer.)It was an extremely productive week at the Capitol with key legislation being passed by the Minnesota Senate, including significant Stat...
TO THE EDITOR:While not all agree with the cancellation of the special Northstar Line runs to the Twins games, it was the only fiscally responsible option available. As the Patriot noted in the previous issue, ...
