To the Editor: In last week’s area newspapers I read a letter spouting more of the former President’s monotonous recitations about out-of-control inflation, out-of-control spending of money we don’t have, the immigrants at our southern border, and a newcomer to the group, that we make ...
To the editor: Another Memorial Day has come and gone. As I think back, I didn’t attend many until our son, Henry, was killed in Vietnam and haven’t missed one since. The services were beautiful with all the speeches and remembering about the first Memorial Day and the fallen from all ...
For a recovering dairy farmer such as myself, going to a dairy farm festival is like a cat attending a hairball convention. Ho-hum. Not much new to see here. Or so I thought. Our neighbors Frido and Sonja Verpaalen opened their dairy farm to a throng of visitors for Dairy Fest, an event that ...
THUMBS UP George’s Ballroom sign will be preserved The historic George’s Ballroom is expected to be demolished as part of a redevelopment plan in September, but at least one part of the building will be preserved. The iconic sign hanging off Center Street will be preserved and ...
Issues surrounding nitrogen fertilizer pose a significant challenge for Minnesota farmers and our natural resources, prompting increased attention toward nitrogen regulations. While these concerns rightly demand attention, Minnesota farmers are doing what they do best — taking proactive and ...
As the 2024 legislative session drew to a close on May 20, the lack of transparency and bipartisanship troubled me. In my 12 years as your state senator, I have never seen such a disappointing conclusion to a session. Quite frankly, it has got to be one of the most disgraceful endings to a ...