Night Sounds
I really enjoy these late summer evenings and nights. But not for the warmth but rather for the sounds that fill the night air. I am not sure if you have noticed, but the sounds you can hear outside at night can...
Editorials
Post Office Update
It’s hard to go anywhere in town without someone asking for an update on the Post Office and what the future plans are for this important community service. To be sure, this has been one of my top priorities ov...
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:This is the 4th summer my husband and I have spent at TCCOM otherwise known as the Travelers Country Club on the Mississippi. We are located along the Mississippi approximately 2.5 miles from Clear...
Omnibus Bill Provision
I, State Rep. Paul Novotny (R–Elk River) issue the following statement after the Ramsey County District Court struck down a provision of the 2024 omnibus bill, ruling that the legislation violated the Minnesota ...
Blue-Footed Booby
The common names for many species of birds can sometimes be confusing, contradictory, misleading, or a complete mystery. For example, the common name Red-winged Blackbird has always gotten under my skin, because...
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:Mr Thompson’s skewering of Representative Shane Mekeland does nothing to further Thompson’s anti-republican agenda. I have known Rep. Mekeland as a believer in the rule of law for many years. And ...
Galapagos Tortoise
I think it would be safe to say that most people are aware of turtles and tortoises. But at the same time, I think there is a lot of confusion surrounding these cool critters. Even those familiar with these rept...
Enough Is Enough
I am calling on state leaders to come clean about a growing pattern of mismanagement and questionable practices under the current administration.From massive fraud scandals to cybersecurity breaches that disrupt...
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:It was just announced that they are planning on discontinuing the Northstar Train January 4, after the final Vikings regular season game. Now let me remind you why we built the Northstar in the fi...
Summer’s Almost Over!
What?! Is it August already? Where did summer go so fast? Just think - in a few short months we will be fighting the cold and wishing we had enjoyed summer a bit more. It’s been hard to enjoy the weather so far ...
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