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...
Editorials
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”...
American Elk
When it comes to confusing common names for animals, I think the American Elk has got to be near the top of the confusing list. This came to light last week when I was in northern Montana to film and photograph ...
Academic Standards
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Becker Public Schools.)The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) develops standards to create expectations for student learning in K-12 schools. The MDE c...
Update from the Capitol
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer.)During the “off-season” of the legislature, I am lucky enough to spend more time in the district with family, friends, and community mem...
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