The Sounds of Solitude
People can learn a lot about themselves and the world around them while sitting alone in a hunting blind, eagerly awaiting the sound of that solitary gobble that emanates from a hill or field beyond my sight.For...
Editorials
Woodchucks are big squirrels
WoodchucksThis year we seemed to zip right past Groundhog Day without even noticing. Perhaps this is because during COVID time, everyday seems the same, just like the movie Groundhog Day. Nothing new or differen...
Honoring a Hockey Legend
(Editor’s Note: The following article was unsolicited from Tom Emmer’s office).Wednesday, I was available to answer constituent’s questions and discuss the important legislative items coming before the House of ...
Bringing Kind-Hearted People Together
The Lions motto: To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs. Our Vision. To be the global leader in com...
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR:Martin Luther King’s ultimate message was love, respect, unity and forgiveness! Maybe it is time for all Americans to pay heed and ignore the desire for power and control via violence, intimidatio...
How Referendum Impacts Our Communities
(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by the Supt. of Becker Public Schools).From safety and capacity to deferred maintenance and improved educational spaces, the proposed referendum would provide ...
PPP A Hot Topic
(Editor’s Note: The following article was unsolicited from Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer’s’s office).Friends and neighbors, Personal Protection Program (PPP) As tax season is upon us, the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) ...
Letter to Editor
TO THE EDITOR:Newspapers. . . what are their purpose? To provide us the “news” of what has happened, and to alert us to upcoming events. How many of you know when and where the School Board is meeting next? H...
Letter to Editor
TO THE EDITOR:In last week's Patriot, Editor Bill Morgan gave his readers an article citing numerous examples of attacks on Christianity and culture. Who can disagree? Frustrated by unsustainable debt, crushing...
Letter to Editor
TO THE EDITOR:I can't think of a person better suited for a seat on the Big Lake city council. It's clear from her resume of accomplishments (check out her web page) that she has more than the necessary foundati...
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