Life close to the river: this was among the first and most enduring impressions I had of Ulm — how much life, activity, and relaxation happens around — and on — the Danube River. Below is my second of three articles about my time participating in the Hans Joohs Exchange in Ulm, Germany. ...
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Our hearts are heavy as we grieve with Annunciation School as well as the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis following the tragedy that took place this morning. We extend heartfelt prayers for the victims, their families, the school community, and ...
To the editor: What do Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Dwight Eisenhower, and Ronald Reagan have in common? They are all Republicans. They are former presidents. (They were pretty good presidents.) Does Donald Trump belong among them? I don’t think so. Actually, Trump wasn’t even a ...
To the editor: We’re a divided country, but it isn’t right vs. left or red vs. blue. The big divide is between the extremely powerful wealthy and the vast majority of Americans...US. Most Americans are way more alike than different. The powerful use lies, spin, fear mongering, ...
To the editor: I read with interest Representative Finstad’s letters to the EPA regarding actions to address nitrate contamination in public water systems and underground sources of drinking water in the First District. The petitioners included Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, ...
To the editor: I am alarmed at seeing armed National Guard troops deployed into American cities — Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and next Chicago. This is purportedly about crime prevention, but it seems to me, it’s an attack on the poor and disenfranchised in our communities. We have ...