Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:I just wanted to commend Shelley Berthiaume on such a wonderfully written article about the love of her special friend. Dogs truly are a gift, and while we are deeply saddened when they move on, af...
Editorials
PPP Tax Refunds Finally Here!
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Mary Kiffmeyer.)I always love this time of year with all of the kids returning to school, whether outside the home or at home. And this year is more importa...
Oversight to COVID Relief Funding
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Rep. Tom Emmer.)Over the next two weeks, I will be in Washington, D.C. for a series of important votes. We are facing discussions on pressing issues such as ...
Early Voting Now Open!
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Big Lake Schools.)Big Lake Schools will be holding an election on November 2 asking voters to approve a crucial school funding measure to restore and renew o...
Natural History of Black Bears
Standing in a small clearing, deep in the Northwoods of Minnesota, I was telling the participants in my Black Bear photo workshop some of the more interesting natural history facts about the American Black Bear....
A True Friend
Dogs, I love them. They are amazing. DNA from wolves, yet they were the first domesticated animal. There are over 300 breeds. They come in all shapes, sizes and colors, but share similar qualities. They are the ...
Hot-Button Issues Aplenty this Interim
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Rep. Shane Mekeland.)The governor’s emergency powers ended and the 2022 session does not begin until Jan. 31, putting us squarely in “interim” season. That s...
Protecting your Privacy
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Rep. Tom Emmer.)On Saturday, my wife, Jacquie, and I visited our son, Joe, who is a Midshipman at the Naval Academy. During the Navy vs. Air Force football g...
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:I would like to clarify some points and share some concerns related to Scott Miller, a Clearwater Township Supervisor’s letter to the editor. After several residents shared concerns regarding the p...
We Will Not Forget
Where were you and what were you doing on Sept. 11, 2001?The historical day produced a slogan, “Never Forget” and it is a part of our American culture.It’s hard to imagine it was 20 years ago. I just read an art...
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