Opinion
Guest column: How the postal service is failing Minnesota
My mom was born in 1932 and grew up outside Bourbon, Indiana, a tiny town in the northern ...
Columnists
Capitol Comments: Purple Star schools make the grade for military families
Recently, I read in the paper that five area veterans received a Quilt of Valor in a ceremony ...
Opinion
Ask a Trooper: Rules to follow when driving in roundabouts
Question: I have noticed that there are more aggressive actions being taken at roundabouts. Drivers are entering the ...
Health Updates
Senior strength: Skilled nursing for continued health
Guest column by Martha Jones Sichko Stroke, physical therapy or medical conditions are reasons why seniors may require ...
Opinion
My Point of View: A call to those attending the county GOP convention
We had a busy and productive caucus evening last month, despite it being the only winter weather we’ve ...
Opinion
Senate Report: Fixing the mistakes of the 2023 legislative session
Last week, we got the February budget forecast, which gives us a good idea of our state’s financial ...
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 ...
