Opinions
Drunk driving significantly impacts families across Minnesota. And, sadly, we’ve seen it right in our own community.
Over the past month, we had some major stories about suspected drunk driving in Steele County. Most notably, the fatal wreck near Hope that killed a woman at the hands of a man...
A few years ago, my wife and I entered the world of homeownership.
When we first moved back to Minnesota, we lived in an apartment, and about halfway through our lease, we decided instead of paying rent, it was time to look for a home of our own.
We searched different places in the metro, and we...
During the discussion at a men’s book study, someone asked, “Are your best years ahead of you or behind you?” There was a long silence while everyone thought for a moment.
If the question referred to life after our current existence, the answer was easy. An eternal life was bound to have a lot more...
As I mentioned in my column last week, I am not impressed by the sudden shift of stores, and people in general, to playing Christmas music before Halloween is even over.
In my opinion, we do not need to be buying our Christmas presents on the same aisle as our discounted Halloween candy.
But...
The announcement that the Byron Public School administration failed to properly document credit card purchases to the tune of almost $60,000 is very upsetting for a couple of reasons.
The administration and school board was well aware of the issue and failed to disclose the matter to the public. At...
This is a powerful and very critical poem about President Donald J. Trump. Given its themes of boastfulness, shifting truth, disregard for oaths/trust, ambition, and self-aggrandizement in a position of power, it highlights the arrogance and the abuse of authority.
Against the heavens doth the...
This newspaper has not minced words when it comes to public transparency: Government entities should be transparent in every aspect of what they do.
Government entities in some cases are responsible for millions of dollars’ worth of taxpayers money and so should be held to a high standard.
That is...
Each November, National Adoption Month invites us to celebrate families formed through adoption and to reflect on the thousands of children and teens still waiting for a permanent, loving home. But honoring youth means more than celebrating successful matches, it means listening to their voices,...
Is it just me or are we celebrating Christmas earlier and earlier every year?
No, I am not a Scrooge, as one of my friends called me after I brought this up. I actually love Christmas and the Christmas season as much as anyone else.
But I also want to enjoy Halloween first, nevermind Thanksgiving....
There is no question small, tight-knit communities are good for many reasons.
Undoubtedly, one of those reasons is responding to the good and the bad.
Last month, we all witnessed it when members of the community rallied to collect food and other items for the local food shelves, in response to the...