Opinion

Ask a Trooper: New code to help people have a lifeline  

Question: I recently heard something about a new phone number “988” for people dealing with a mental health ...

Opinion

Senate Report: Investing in mental health, education to help Minnesotans

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and together we can work to end the stigma surrounding mental health ...

Opinion

Ask a Trooper: Take precautions if out on a motorcycle

Question:  I am a motorcycle rider and would appreciate it if you would write about motorcycle accidents.

Columnists

My Point of View: Republican Party is headed down the path of autocracy

A key difference between major parties as we begin campaign season is that Democrats defend civil rights and ...

Opinion

Guest Column: Mental illness is more common than you think

Millions of people live their lives with mental health challenges every year.  During the month of May, mental ...

Opinion

Senate Report: Public safety bill is a step in right direction

Earlier this week, my colleagues and I in the Senate passed a comprehensive public safety bill that holds ...

Opinion

Capitol Comments: House Democrats’ education bill: Mountains of mandates

Last session, the Minnesota Legislature passed a two-year education budget bill that increased spending for Minnesota schools by ...

Opinion

My Point of View: Get ready to get out and vote

All too often our talents go untapped. Mark Twain once described a man who died and met Saint ...

Opinion

Ask a Trooper: State Patrol is increasing its presence on freeways in Minn.

Question: I have heard some talk about HEAT patrols that the State Patrol is participating in. I see ...

Opinion

My Point of View: It’s a case of red herrings for many in the Republican Party 

FDR’s policies helped pull the U.S. out of the Great Depression with long-term reforms that built up the ...

Opinion

Capitol Comments: Plenty of work remains as legislative finish is in sight

Before the Minnesota House departed for its Passover/Easter break, we approved an emergency funding bill that begins to ...

Opinion

Ask SCORE: Women business owners face financial struggles

In my last few business columns, I have urged more women to take the step of starting their ...

Columnists

My Point of View: Proposed tax relief is a no-brainer for Minnesotans

Minnesota is one of only 12 states in the nation that taxes our seniors on their Social Security ...

Opinion

Ask a Trooper: “Using ‘crash’ instead of ‘accident’ terms

Question: I’ve noticed you use the word “crash” and not the word “accident” when talking about incidents while ...

Opinion

Guest column: Redistricting critical for the coming years

Due to 2020 Census population changes, Freeborn County will be changing the boundaries of all five commissioners’ districts. ...

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