Opinion

My Point of View: Fairness, compassion and opportunity needed in Minnesota

State Rep. Peggy Bennett and state Sen. Gene Dornink are intent on helping the most affluent seniors even ...

Opinion

Capitol Comments: Historic surplus highlights need for immediate tax relief, better budget planning

This week, Minnesota’s economic experts painted another rosy picture for the state’s economic outlook, finding a budget surplus ...

Opinion

Ask a Trooper: Minnesota law requires two license plates

Question: Why do all of the Teslas I see in Minnesota lack the required front license plate?   ...

Opinion

My Point of View: Hagedorn loved all people he represented in Congress

A little less than two weeks ago, we lost one of the most kind, smart and genuinely humble ...

Opinion

Ask SCORE: What to consider before you decide to buy a franchise to begin a business

Across America there is a renewed interest in entrepreneurism. Therefore, I have committed my last few columns on ...

Columnists

Senate Report: Long-term care, tax relief  are big issues at Capitol in session

Senate Report by Gene Dornink Friends and neighbors, It has been busy here at the Capitol as we ...

Opinion

My Point of View: Streamlining Minnesota’s regulatory environment will help businesses

There is an old saying: The best cure for high prices is high prices. To effectively balance supply ...

Opinion

Capitol Comments: Minnesota  redistricting plan is a decade in the making

This week, every state lawmaker and member of Congress awaited the results of a map that would determine ...

Opinion

Guest Column: Creating more equitable local economies

On the heels of celebrating National Entrepreneurship Week, I am taking some time to reflect on what it ...

Opinion

Ask a Trooper: How to use emergency triangles if you break down on the highway

Question: Sometimes while I am traveling I’ve noticed a set of reflective triangles out behind a semi? Can ...

Opinion

My Point of View: It’s an exciting time to be in local politics

This week’s decisions regarding the redrawing (or “redistricting”) of the state’s congressional and legislative lines were made. This ...

Opinion

Guest Column: The past is still present tense

“History is not there for you to like or dislike. It is there for you to learn from ...

Opinion

Senate Report: Program to focus on the recruitment of peace officers

We are officially underway with the 2022 legislative session and are moving full steam ahead. In the first ...

Opinion

Ask a Trooper: Icy bridges are often hard for drivers to see

Question: I heard you talk about bridge decks freezing up on the radio, can you please write about ...

Opinion

My Point of View: Biden has supported families, rural America in his actions

President Biden has the best jobs creation numbers in his first year in office for any president on ...

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