Opinions
The ability to do it yourself often is a badge of pride for many people. If you can do it yourself, you can eliminate the need to call in somebody else and can save yourself money. And if you don’t know how to do it, there is probably a YouTube video that can give you step by step instructions....
From the muddy fields of Vietnam to the sands of Afghanistan and Iraq, our servicemembers and veterans have always answered the call, fighting valiantly for our country at great personal risk. Over time, we have seen the severe and lasting consequences of their sacrifices—and in particular, their...
Minnesota is about to become the 23rd state in the nation to approve the use of recreational marijuana by adults. Both the Minnesota House and the Minnesota Senate approved legalization last week. The bills now go to a conference committee to work out the final wording of a bill that will again...
The month of May is here and it is so wonderful to drive around and see farmers out on their fields planting their seeds and people getting more and more out of their homes, enjoying the fun activities that come with this season.
Pretty soon, our family will be out in our back yard in our little...
For about two weeks in March, my wife and I escaped the frozen ground, wind chill, and snow of Minnesota and headed to Gulf Shores, Alabama. We were like so many others from Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, and Minnesota, who wanted something different.
When we walked into our rented condo from...
It was a busy week in Saint Paul with many late nights. Senate Omnibus bills have made their way to the floor and have been matched with spirited debates.
If you wish to stay up to date, the Senate webpage has a lot of resources to keep Minnesotans informed:
2023 Omnibus Budget and Policy Bills...
As this opinion piece is being written, the Minnesota House of Representatives is debating a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana use for adults in the state. The Minnesota State Senate is scheduled to vote on the bill tomorrow (Friday).
The House began debating the bill late Monday...
I don’t like change. It probably has a lot to do with my age. Nowadays, everything seems to be changing too fast. This is a common complaint of people who grew up pre-internet, pre-cell phones, and pre- streaming. Phones were attached to a line, people went to the library for research, and to see a...
Welcome Spring! Terry and I were able to spend time with our sons, daughter-in-law and our granddaughter last weekend. It’s always a joy to be with family. We even took a spring walk around Cascade Lake Park and Trail.
I’m now back in Saint Paul as we dive into the second half of the Legislative...
Once again Earth Day is upon us. This year’s event is Saturday, April 22.
Earth Day has been around for 52 years now. Many of us still remember that first Earth Day back in 1970.
At the time there was no Environmental Protection Agency, no Clean Air Act, no Clean Water Act. The day had its...