Is the U.S.A. heading for an oligarchy?
Was the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, elected by American voters in the Nov. 5 election? Well, of course not,...
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Mangione is no hero, but change is needed
When Luigi Mangione killed the CEO of United Healthcare, Brian Thompson, on Dec. 4 in Manhattan, many began to rejoice....
My parents moved into my house. Ghosts?
My parents, I think, moved into my house last fall even though they both passed on almost 30-plus years ago....
The war on woke is trampling my games
I rate video games using simple criteria: Is it fun? Does it turn into a chore? Are the story and...
Superintendent corner: Voters face crucial school decisions Feb. 11
By Dr. Michael Rivard School Superintendent The Sartell-St. Stephen school district is asking voters to consider a two-question referendum this...
John Lennon’s murder still haunts me
John Lennon’s murder still haunts me after all these years. Every Dec. 8, the day of his death, I still...
The dangers of Elon Musk advising the government
I'm sure many of you, in your jobs, would notice if someone was faking the ability to learn or perform...
New wash machine means no more laundromats!
When my washing machine suddenly bit the dust a couple weeks ago, I felt helpless. I had lots of clothes...