V.P. Harris is just a phony
Bob Grise St. Joseph, MN The Newsleaders opinion page seems to be on a mission to convert our majority Republican...
2024 Elections
Coverage of the 2024 elections
Walz, Harris failed this state, this country
Shawn Christen Sartell I am not a Democrat or a Republican. Why would anyone want to be either? There's only...
Harris chose a champ
Presidential candidate Kamala Harris made a wise choice when she selected our governor, Tim Walz, as her vice-presidential candidate. Walz,...
What does that strange word ‘gaslighting’ mean?
In the past few years, a strange new word has been making the rounds – “gaslighting.” Every time I've heard...
Trump’s inability to recognize Harris’s mixed heritage demonstrates stupidity
I hate ice cream shops. It is not that I do not like ice cream; on the contrary, I love...
Walz will bring strong Midwestern values to VP position
Kelly Skalicky CEO, Stearns Bank As a native Minnesotan, I want to personally congratulate Gov. Tim Walz on his selection...
Say no to justice center
Debra Larson Melrose After being employed for more than 30 years for Stearns County human services, the public needs to...
Security was lax to non-existent at Trump rally
There is no doubt that lax – almost non-existent – security precautions led to the attempted assassination of presidential candidate...