Opinion

Senate Report: State Legislature needs to focus on meaningful tax relief 

A historic $9.3 billion government surplus calls for permanent and meaningful tax relief! Minnesotans know how to spend ...

Opinion

My Point of View: The Republican Party’s wing of Putin and Trump

The Republican Party’s Putin/Trump wing is alive and well. Trump has reinforced their partnership. Trump, the insurrectionist, just ...

Opinion

Ask SCORE: More women should start small businesses

We are experiencing a growth of women-owned small business entrepreneurs and are currently serving more requests for mentoring ...

Opinion

Ask a Trooper: What do you do if your vehicle is in water?

Question: I saw your recent article about flooded roads. Do you have any advice on what a person ...

Opinion

Capitol Comments: Bird flu may be on its way again, but poultry is safe to eat

There’s troubling news to report in the agricultural industry. Since late November 2021 there have been a number ...

Opinion

Guest Column: Celebrate all teachers this challenging year

Recently, I watched the movie “To Sir with Love” starring Sidney Portier. I have watched it before, the ...

Opinion

Ask a Trooper: Do not attempt to cross a flooded road

Question: With spring being here and the melting snow, can you talk about what a person should do ...

Columnists

My Point of View: Republicans ready to lead U.S. to greatness

Are you concerned about the current state of our country? I am. While I see hope in who ...

Opinion

Guest column: Make a difference in southern Minnesota

One of my proudest moments as a congressman was voting to support the creation of the national AmeriCorps ...

Opinion

Senate Report: State pledged to refill the depleted UI trust fund 

It is hard to imagine the possibility of raising taxes while Minnesotans recover from the economic impacts of ...

Opinion

My Point of View: Biden is on the right side of history

If you believe the Kremlin, Russia invaded Ukraine to “denazify” its neighbor and liberate its people. This narrative ...

Opinion

My Point of View: There is hope with people recognizing need for change

This economy is not heading in a good direction. When people divide you against “the rich,” do you ...

Columnists

Ask a Trooper: Are wide tires allowed outside of fender wells?

Question: I have a question about pickups with their wide tires sticking outside of the fender wells — ...

Opinion

Ask SCORE: Be aware of Google’s algorithm updates

It’s a given that all small businesses — no matter their size or industry —must have a website. ...

Opinion

Guest column: The state of Minnesota counties: resolute

What is the state of our state’s 87 counties? The word that most resonates with me when I ...

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