Criminal Accountability
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer.)Our state has always been known for its accessibility throughout rural Minnesota, safe streets for our families, and a legislature that ...
Editorials
The Needs of ISD 726
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Becker Public Schools.)After an unsuccessful referendum in May, the needs of Becker Public Schools still remain and have only increased since that time. This...
Get Out to Vote!
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Big Lake Schools.)As we approach the November 2 school bond referendum, I want to encourage you to vote!The last major investment in facilities was in May of...
Pumpkin Annals
It’s hard to beat this time of year. The cool days, the colorful trees and pumpkins. Ya, that’s right, pumpkins. I find pumpkins fascinating. Especially the history of pumpkins. You might agree after reading abo...
How Much is Too Much?
When I was a kid, I would often grab one dollar, bike up to Bolla’s bait shop across town (was Becker big enough to bike “across”?) and buy three Daredevils. From there, it was a short ride down then Co. Rd. 4 t...
Chilling Words
“We’ve been patient, but our patience is wearing thin.” These words, spoken by President Joe Biden recently, were aimed at the millions of Americans who have not received the coronavirus vaccine. They’re the mos...
Becker Schools: Remember to Vote!
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Becker Public Schools.)This November, the ISD 726 School Board is asking residents to consider two questions to improve Becker’s schools: Question 1 would im...
Rent Prices, Eviction Off-Ramp, Inflation
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer.)At the Legislature for the past year and a half, we have been focused on recovery from the pandemic. Personal, economic, and safe recove...
Battling the Opioid Epidemic
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Rep. Tom Emmer.)Last week, we hosted our latest town hall in Montrose. It was great to see so many of you in person and have an opportunity to discuss the is...
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:On Oct. 2, Sen. Tina Smith submitted that Texas abortion laws “take away womens’ constitutional rights”. She stated, “I believe ... the public agrees with safeguarding women’s reproductive rights”...
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