Opinion
Ask a Trooper: Are mobile digital ads allowed?
Question: I have a question in regards to exploring a business idea that has to do with mobile ...
Opinion
My Point of View: Why would Rep. Finstad vote to shut down the USDA?
The Republican-controlled House of Representatives returned from a two-week vacation at the last minute to vote on a ...
Columnists
Guest column: Opportunities available in protective services
Iconic lawman Sargent Joe Friday was famous for saying, “Just the facts ma’am.” As we explore the field ...
Opinion
Capitol Comments: Banning your right to challenge obscene books in school libraries
Is it appropriate for society to protect children from things like obscenity, pornography and age-inappropriate extreme content and ...
Opinion
Guest column: What the senator’s office can do for you
Minnesotans seek assistance from U.S. government agencies for a variety of reasons — whether it’s to get an ...
Opinion
My Point of View: The nation was intended to be run by people like you and me
America was founded on the idea of citizen representation. One of the many advantages or strengths of the ...
Opinion
Ask a Trooper: New technology helps first responders with click of link
Question: I thought I heard about 911 being able to find accurate locations even when people don’t know ...
Opinion
Guest column: Open grants support literacy, beautification
Since 1986, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation has invested $56.9 million in grants in our 20-county region. While these ...
Opinion
Memories: It was a different time back in the 1950s
We walked. It was the mid-1950s, and for most teenagers our mode of transportation was our legs. It ...
Opinion
Senate Report: Minnesota cannot afford to be the next sanctuary state
Before the start of session, Democrats held a press conference introducing legislation to make Minnesota a “sanctuary state” ...
Opinion
My Point of View: Get involved at the caucuses and help solve state’s problems
Precinct caucuses are coming up next Tuesday, Feb. 27. You are welcome to attend the DFL precinct caucuses ...
Opinion
Capitol Comments: Future financial trouble overshadows start to session
Lawmakers have returned to the State Capitol to begin the 2024 legislative session, and you can expect numerous ...
Opinion
April Jeppson: Sometimes change is a good thing in life
It happens a lot in movies and TV shows. The main character goes on a journey of self ...
Opinion
Ask a Trooper: The misuse of an identity is a serious issue
Question: I was recently the victim of identity theft. My driver’s license was among the items stolen. I ...
