Letters To The Editor
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) ...
Editorials
Purple Martin Migration
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...
Government in need of major overhaul
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...
Letters To The Editor
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...
Lack of affordable homes is detrimental
(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’...
Adopting New Laws in August
(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...
Left In Danger
(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...
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:The Friends of the Becker Library would like to thank the following for their particiaption in contributing to the success of our recent book sale: the many who generously donated books and media m...
An Empty Nest
A few months ago, our youngest daughter moved out of the house, and we officially became empty nesters. Has it bothered me? Actually, no.I always thought it was going to be a hard transition for me once all my k...
Lucky To Represent You
(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Sen. Tina Smith’s team).I am lucky to represent you in Washington D.C. and to work every day in the United States Senate to make progress for Minnesotans. I...
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