To the Editor: Hoops Club thankful for the support
The YME Hoops Club would like to thank everyone that supported the 2013 raffle drawing which was held on Friday, January 18, 2013. Congratulations to Sue Erickson who was our grand prize winner of...
View ArticleDayton's tax plan is a major leap forward
For over a decade, the tax policy coming from the State Capitol has been giving rural and middle class Minnesotans the short end of the stick. New reforms proposed by Governor Dayton take a big step...
View ArticleFamily Matters: Finding ways to help children cope with death
Dear Diana,I just received a phone call that my ex-husbands mother died. My two daughters loved her and I know they will be upset, so I want to find the right words to help them through this. I also...
View ArticleEditorial: Immigration reform fine, but not at expense of sputtering economy
You just dont hear the hue and cry anymore when immigration reform comes up. Funny the immediate effect an election can have on attitudes.A bipartisan group of U.S. senators, including Republicans...
View ArticleKathy's Conundrums
Living in North Dakota and Minnesota my entire life has given me a very limited glimpse of the beauty and vastness of America. Don't get me wrong, I haven't been chained by my ankle to the Red River...
View ArticleRiver Ramblings.....
The big Ole and Lena Days weekend was lively and fun for a whole lot of folks. After being tied down during some cold snaps the not so warm weather seemed to inspire people to get out and about last...
View ArticleTo the Editor: Rep. Andrew Falk gives an update
I wanted to give you an update on a couple things going on in the Government Operations Committee this week. Two bills in particular got approved and eventually will be voted on by the full House of...
View ArticleKathy's Conundrums
“Literature honors our human experiences.” The first time I heard that statement was in a contemporary literature class taught by Bill Holm at Southwest State University. I had already been teaching...
View ArticleRiver Ramblings.....
Every winter we make a trip or two to the state capitol, looking out for the fine print that could affect the best interests of greater Minnesota cities. It is always a busy time with several scheduled...
View ArticleSeniors deserve affordable prescription drug prices
Medicare has been a great American success story, protecting the health and financial well-being of millions of senior citizens. It’s an American promise that should never be broken.A part of that...
View ArticleTo the Editor: Don't worry, we are all in this together
It’s 30 above and the sun is shining, there’s candy and cards in the store and there are flowers in the flower shop; people working trying to make a buck. Don’t worry, we are in it together, when we...
View ArticleTo the Editor: WRAP thanks SWIF for their support
On behalf of Women’s Rural Advocacy Programs, Inc., the Staff, Board and Volunteers would like to thank The Southwest Initiative Foundation for their generous gift of $1000. Their commitment to helping...
View ArticleTo the Editor: Dam removal is still a sensitive issue
I recall that your Number Two story for 2012 was the Minnesota Falls Dam removal, which was described as the “most emotionally charged” story of the year. A recent letter in the Public Forum of the...
View ArticleThe Guys Perspective: Learning to be more confident
A while back a man I work with asked me out. I was surprised since hes recently separated. I had little expectations but decided to go out with him. Well, six months have gone by and things have been...
View ArticleJeff Vrabel: Flight ads
Im on a plane at 7 a.m., the golden sun breaking over the California mountains, watching a lengthy advertisement about a serial killer. This ad is for a show starring Kevin Bacon, and it features the...
View ArticleKathy's Conundrums
A week ago a friend and I were shopping and she saw some Mardi Gras beads and said, “Oh today is Fat Tuesday.” It had been years since I had heard anyone call the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday Fat...
View ArticleGuest Opinion: Protect our native prairies
By John Crabtree, Prairie and native grasslands are disappearing rapidly, taking soil and habitat as well as hunting, ranching and other economic opportunities with them. Congress should ensure that...
View ArticleTax conformity adds clarity and simplicity
This week we are taking up the Tax Conformity bill before the full chamber of the House of Representatives. This will likely be the first bill that we pass as a chamber and it will help people across...
View ArticleRiver Ramblings.....
The tradition continues. The success of the hardworking and very talented YME Silhouettes is becoming legendary. For 17 straight years, beginning back in the tough winter of 1997, they’ve been fixtures...
View ArticleA timely opportunity for the people of Granite Falls
This column has been a long time coming. Nevertheless, it has come as a surprise. Timing demands that it be written now.I am going to broach some topics I have found to carry a heavy emotional weight....
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