Opinion
My Point of View: How soon we forget the past
Katherine and I toured the Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery near Arnhem in the Netherlands. This cemetery contains 1764 ...
Opinion
Ask a Trooper: Why aren’t seat belts required on a school bus?
Question: I am puzzled as to why seat belts are mandatory in vehicles along with a fine for ...
Opinion
Guest column: Ensuring Minnesota veterans can get the care they’ve earned
Whether they served in the jungles of Vietnam, the mountains of Afghanistan or the sands of Iraq, when ...
Opinion
Guest column: Statewide collaborations for thriving rural communities
As president of Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), I have witnessed firsthand the power of collaboration. It is ...
Opinion
Capitol Comments: Could your voice be silenced?
A constitutional freedom is under attack in Minnesota and your voice may very well be silenced.
Opinion
My Point of View: Empowering our community through civic engagement classes
In my last column, I discussed the importance of civic engagement, and I’m thrilled to announce an exciting ...
Opinion
Ask a Trooper: Ready to buy my first car — where do I start?
Question: I am looking at purchasing my first vehicle but I am worried about scams. Do you have ...
Opinion
Bev Jackson Cotter: Memories of the washing machine
When I was a young mom, every Monday morning started out the same, filling the washing machine with ...
Opinion
Senate Report: Getting back to bipartisanship at the Minnesota Legislature
I am writing to you as I prepare for Thursday’s committee hearing. At this point in the session, ...
Opinion
My Point of View: Republicans are not listening to women about many things
Are you the pilot of your own body?
Opinion
Stage Right: Comedy blends old world with modern one
Shakespeareans, oh Shakespeareans, where art tho Shakespeareans? Even those of you who don’t know much about Shakespeare, this ...
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 ...
