Blood Pressure? Tune Out Headlines
If you’re reading this column hoping for medical advice, you apparently don’t know me very well. However, it doesn’t take a Ph.D. to figure out that if you’re ingesting what the media conglomerates are peddling...
Editorials
Saying Goodbye to a Good Friend
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Rep. Tom Emmer.)Groundhog Day might have been last month, but it still feels like we’re in a holding pattern here in Washington. The government is again pois...
Strong Consequences for Violent Crimes
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer.)Across the state, and particularly in the Twin Cities, we are seeing an upsurge in violent crimes. Minnesota has one of the lowest incar...
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:On Tuesday, an interfaith vigil was held at the Sherburne County Government Center. Hosted by the Sanctuary and Resistance to Injustice (SARI) and the Interfaith Coalition on Immigration Dignity no...
Florida Seabirds
Last week while leading a photo workshop in warm and sunny Florida, I was walking down a long stretch of beach with my group of photographers in tow. The sun had just come up spreading a warm yellowish glow acro...
Such A Time As This
Growing up Catholic, the Lenten season was a very important time of the year in which Christians — typically those of the Anglican, Catholic and Orthodox traditions — would observe and prepare for the mournfulne...
Such A Time As This
Growing up Catholic, the Lenten season was a very important time of the year in which Christians — typically those of the Anglican, Catholic and Orthodox traditions — would observe and prepare for the mournfulne...
Calling for Tax Cuts
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Se. Andrew Mathews.)Minnesota’s Department of Management and Budget (MMB) today released its February revenue forecast, which provides information and outloo...
Public Safety Priorities
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Rep. Paul Novotny.)I joined House Republicans at a news conference Tuesday to unveil our 2022 public safety priorities. The package focused on three key area...
Addressing Carjackings
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Se. Mary Kiffmeyer.)The upsurge of carjackings in our state is alarming and serves as a concern that must be addressed this legislative session. Recently, my...
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