Letters to the Editor

Reading Corps volunteer invaluable 

April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month, and I’m writing today to celebrate someone who has spent the last four years supporting and encouraging students at Mississippi Heights …

April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month, and I’m writing today to celebrate two people who have spent the last four years supporting students in Foley.   As AmeriCorps members …

The Minnesota criminal justice system was created in 1857. There were 42 attorneys in the state. Lawyers just practiced law — every kind of law.   Today, the Minnesota Bar recognizes …

Spring snow melt

It’s that time of year when the snow is almost all melted. If you have pets, your lawn could look like a minefield full of pet waste. Do your part for the environment and dispose of those …

Foley’s parking problem

Since 2008, I’ve brought the enforcement of Minnesota Statute 169.34 to the attention of Foley city leaders and staff. This statute has changed very little over the years. The city of …

Spring snow melt

It’s that time of year when the snow is almost all melted. If you have pets, your lawn could look like a mine-field full of pet waste. Do your part for the environment and dispose of those …

Thanks to Hans Lammeman for profiling my grandfather, Dr. George A. Holdridge, and to Cecil Wade for her gracious recollection of him. That profile led me to examine some of my family’s …

Taxpayer dollar dilemmas 

Benton County Commissioner Ed Popp was asleep at the switch five years ago when he voted to join the St. Cloud Regional Airport Authority. Commissioner Ed, what did you think would happen with an …

Corruption in Minnesota  

Did you know the taxpayers of Minnesota were paying wages to Democratic representatives who were not reporting to work?   Did you know the many billions of dollars stolen from the …

Help me learn about Minnesota 

Hello! I am a third-grade student in northern Virginia. Our class is learning about the United States, and I will be teaching our school about the state of Minnesota. In late May, I will create a …

Taxpayer dollar dilemmas  

Benton County Commissioner Ed Popp was asleep at the switch five years ago when he voted to join the St. Cloud Regional Airport Authority. Commissioner Ed, what did you think would happen with an …

Help me learn about Minnesota

Hello! I am a third-grade student in northern Virginia. Our class is learning about the United States, and I will be teaching our school about the state of Minnesota. In late May, I will create a …

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