Opinion
Mayor Nichols: Heartfelt thanks for a memorable Minnesota Fishing Opener
May 15, 2024
I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone involved in the successful organization of the 2024 Minnesota Fishing Opener held this past weekend in Lake City on the beautiful shores of Lake Pepin. It’s a monumental task to orchestrate such a significant event, and though it is...
Finstad: Boating means business in First District
May 8, 2024
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to visit Alumacraft in St. Peter to see firsthand the impact of our state’s marine manufacturers. Recreational boating is a cornerstone of our local economy, supporting jobs, fostering tourism, and providing $6.9 billion in economic impact to our state.
The...
DFL endorses Bohman in race for First Congressional District
May 8, 2024
On May 4, Minnesota DFL announced that it had endorsed Rachel Bohman’s campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives in Minnesota’s First District.
Bohman is a former Assistant County Attorney and former Rochester Township board member. Bohman grew up as the daughter of a single mom in Rochester...
State mandates are crushing school budgets
May 1, 2024
Once again, schools across Minnesota are proposing cuts or property tax increases to balance their budgets. It is not because we are short on cash, but because schools are drowning in Democrat mandates.
Despite a historic and massive $2.2 billion boost to the state education budget last year,...
Public notice is vital to newspapers, which are vital to communities
Apr 24, 2024
Efforts are underway in the Minnesota Legislature to further damage the future of the state’s community newspapers.
The Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) has proposed last-minute legislation allowing school districts to publish their public notices on school websites rather than in their...
Tiger Talk: Appreciation breakfast, professional learning communities, and more
Apr 24, 2024
April is an exciting month in schools! Students and staff have worked all year and are beginning the final stages of showing the growth and learning that has been achieved. At the same time plans are underway for the next school year, making April full of anticipation for what’s to come. A recent...
Ohl: Throwing things
Apr 24, 2024
When Dwight and I were youngsters, we would occasionally ride in the wagon behind the corn picker to sort out the nasty ears of corn. Once while feeling adventurous, I broke off the end of an ear and lobbed it towards dad on the tractor. It ricocheted off the fender. He turned and gave us a warning...
Ohl: Golf, a unique sport
Apr 17, 2024
There are no basketballs or baseballs on the moon. Golf is the only sport ever played there. Alan Shepard used a 6 iron to take a few swings and left two golf balls on its surface. His shots may be the most famous swings ever taken. If we aren’t careful the game could spread throughout the galaxy....
Support legislation to increase social worker services in schools
Apr 17, 2024
I am writing to inform you about an issue that K-12 school children, families, and communities are facing. An important bill is being introduced to the house that would help the students at the school and surrounding district members towards a better now, while creating a better future for all. The...
Ohl: Cow Tipping
Apr 10, 2024
I had never heard of cow tipping until at a party one summer evening in the 70s when someone suggested we should go out and tip a cow. Oh, good idea! What? However, the more we talked about it the more exciting the plan became. So, we eventually piled into a car and headed out of town intent upon...
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