Opinion
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...
Drazkowski: Time to eliminate shotgun-only deer hunting zone
Apr 3, 2024
Did you know that in southern Minnesota you cannot hunt deer with a rifle?
I can assure you that hunters in our area are well aware of this antiquated rule. As bizarre as it sounds, firearms hunters here must use shotguns with slugs, muzzleloaders, or legal handguns. Even though rifles are more...
Ohl: Cowboy Dreams
Apr 3, 2024
The Golden Age of westerns was 1940-1965 which was the period when I went from a young lad to a high school graduate. My brain became filled with western lore, and I wanted to grow up to be a cowboy.
How could a little boy not want to be a cowboy? They were the good guys - always clean shaven,...
Kudos to Tigers
Mar 27, 2024
Wow! We had an absolutely wonderful weekend up at the state basketball tournament. I must take some time and thank the school, coaches, and the team for a lovely event.
The school can be so proud of the way this team represented the school and community. The level of commitment, heart and...
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