I have been working in the newspaper field selling advertising and writing a column for over 30 years. I started working at St. Cloud Times in the early 1990’s, followed by seven years at Monticello Times (1993-...
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Tom Emmer.)It’s been great to be back in Minnesota these last few weeks. I always enjoy this time to visit with my constituents and hear about the issues mos...
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer.)This year is an exciting one for Minnesota! Following the census which was completed last year, Minnesota is now in the process of redis...
TO THE EDITOR:We hosted a three-day event in Monticello last weekend to honor Law Enforcement, Firefighters, Past and Present Military, First Responders, Educators and Medical Workers. Local Heroes Days (.com) ...
I am no stranger to traveling hundreds or even thousands of miles to see, study and document some of nature’s most wonderful events. For over 35 years I have traveled to see the epic migration of Sandhill Cranes...
If you haven’t heard yet, staff from the MN Public Utilities Commission and MN Dept. of Commerce will be in Becker on August 31 at 6 p.m. at Becker High School to share information and take public comment on Xce...
TO THE EDITOR:I am writing to commend your writer, Katherine Cantin, for her article on Teaching Students about Race Issues which you published in your Aug. 7, 2021 issue. Katie did an excellent job of laying ou...
(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by the Rep. Shane Mekeland Team).Homeownership is a major factor in building strong families which, in turn, build strong communities.Unfortunately, our state’...
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Mary Kiffmeyer.)This summer is going by quickly and I hope you had time to make some good summer memories with your loved ones. While the weather is nice and...
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Rep. Tom Emmer.)After the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, the world watched in horror as the Taliban seized control of Kabul. As the airport was close...
