Opinion
Some questions for protesters
Apr 23, 2025
It’s ironic that the protest article and photo in your paper was taken in front of Gold Star Mothers Park.
Guess what: They gave all, and I wonder what you did. Do you even know who they were and what they did to protect your rear end? When was the last time you thanked a vet? You may have or had...
Rinse and Spit
Apr 23, 2025
Rinse and spit. How many times have you heard those words from a dentist? Unfortunately, I have listened to them more than most.
From the time I had my permanent teeth until eight years ago, my teeth have been a pain in the tuchus. The baby teeth came and left normally leaving me a small fortune...
Altendorf: Political scene is getting ugly
Apr 23, 2025
The political scene, both at the national and state levels, is getting ugly. Like dangerously ugly.
There was a time when a Republican and Democrat could respectfully disagree with one another on a topic and move on with life. That no longer seems to be the case.
Let’s review just a handful of...
Dog park shelter is a dream coming true
Apr 23, 2025
Things are happening at the dog park as the shade shelter is becoming a reality!
The measuring, staking, and dirt work have all begun. We should expect some delays with the weather forecast but hopefully the end of May it should be complete!
We are planning a one year anniversary as well as a...
Rally opposes Trump administration
Apr 16, 2025
Protesters line Lakeshore Drive at Gold Star Mothers Park Monday, April 14, waving flags and holding signs critical of the policies of President Donald Trump. Deirdre Flesche, who submitted this photo, said: “An ad hoc group of city residents came together on short notice Monday to protest the...
Nighttime Rumbling - What's it all about?
Apr 16, 2025
Snoring is basically bragging about being asleep. It has been described as a rhythmic, thunderous growl that rumbles through the night, echoing the deep, resonant sounds of a distant storm. In my view this description is a bit too sympathetic and favorably inclined toward snorers.
Let’s get real...
Leaning toward Putin
Apr 16, 2025
Two recent incidents in the news, one originating in the United States the other in Russia require a comparison.
The incident in Russia began in February 2022 at the outbreak of Russian’s invasion of Ukraine. Ksenia Karlina, with dual citizenship in Russia and the United States, was living in...
A syrupy story - What's it all about?
Apr 9, 2025
We have two large maple trees in our yard, and they were once again tapped for their raw sap. One tree looks forward to the annual event due to suffering from high sap pressure as evidenced by the bloated trunk and swollen limbs. The other tree is not thrilled about the process. You can see the...
Don’t make AI our next false god
Apr 2, 2025
Fifty years back I enjoyed a role in early artificial intelligence (AI) experiments.
Now, super-computer capabilities have boosted interest in large scale artificial intelligence (AI).
The positive promise of AI is about processing the known universe of medical patient histories. The purpose...
Walz budget proposal is a tax hike, not a tax cut
Apr 2, 2025
The governor’s 2025 tax proposal came before the Senate Taxes Committee on March 25, and I want to be clear about one thing: despite what the governor is saying, this is not a tax cut. It’s a massive tax increase, plain and simple.
Minnesotans are being told this is a tax cut because that’s how...
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