How I Became a Sports Writer
It’s been nonstop sports which is something I absolutely love but I figured I’d give it a rest this week and give everyone a look at how I got into this career in the first place. On one side of my family all of...
Editorials
Ruffed Grouse
I am fascinated by the diversity of mother nature. And this was abundantly clear to me the other day while I sat in a tiny chair blind, in the dark, waiting for the sun to come up and for a Ruffed grouse to ente...
Working with Law Enforcement
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Rep. Tom Emmer.)We’re back in Washington this week. The House of Representatives is debating another $800 million in military aid for Ukraine, and President ...
Addressing MN’s Clean Energy Future
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer.)The Legislature is in highest gear right now with legislation in a very active mode, but I will touch on just two topics. This week, the...
Unemployment Insurance Tax
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Rep. Shane Mekeland.)Legislation to repay Minnesota’s unemployment insurance trust fund deficit and reverse tax hikes employers in the state faced despite a ...
Problem Solvers Unite!
There’s perhaps nothing that defines humanity as much as the fact that we are problem solvers. Whether it’s medicine, logistics or other needs within the community, the human condition seems to hold the answers...
Living the Dream
In my last column, I wrote about my aspirations to travel and to see the Caribbean. I’m here to tell you, it was better than I imagined.My first glimpse of the Caribbean was from the plane. The turquoise waters ...
Supporting Projects in MN Communities
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Sen. Tina Smith.)After advocating here in Washington, I’m excited to share that over 70 Minnesota projects will receive over $130 million in federal funding ...
Biggest Issues Still on the Table
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Rep. Shane Mekeland.)Minnesota’s 2022 legislative session began in January with converting a record state surplus into meaningful tax relief and getting a gr...
For the Birds
Over 55 million people in the U.S. feed wild birds and I’m one of them. Why do it when there’s usually plenty of food for them in their natural habitats? It turns out there are multiple benefits to doing so.When...
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