Charlie Bunde, Sartell I have been a resident of Sartell since 1991 and during this time I have always been in full support and take great pride in the education that is provided to our children. I, like the majority of residents of Sartell-St. Stephen, in 2016 voted on the levy to build a new high school. In 2018 when
First Amendment knowledge grows
Here’s some good news. The First Amendment Center of the Freedom Forum Institute announced the results of its annual State of the First Amendment survey, which discovered the public has generally become more knowledgeable about rights under the First Amendment during the past year. You can read the entire report here. Seventy-one percent of respondents were able to correctly name
Hands-free laws should apply to sports fans too
Baseball fans streamed into the stadium, eager to watch the first home game of the season on a 72-degree afternoon. Many of them clutched their personal electronic devices, about the size of a deck of cards, the better to enjoy the game. This spring day wasn’t in 2019, but 61 years ago, in 1958. And the venue wasn’t Target Field
Moon landing shows what’s possible
We need another moon landing. No, I’m serious. Fifty years ago, the United States achieved something that was once thought impossible. Three men traveled through outer space, landed on the moon and returned home safely. It was an outstanding moment in human history. Despite the multiple crises and antipathy raging throughout the world, people came together to watch it in
Handicapped access to businesses needed
Juliana Howard, St. Joseph This month marks the one-year anniversary of my residency in St. Joseph. I am a big promoter of our little town and have nothing but good things to say about it, except one thing. I will frame it as a question and maybe someone can give me an answer. Why, in this vibrant, welcoming community,
Vote yes for strong schools, community, future
Chanda Larson, Sartell Teaching in a neighboring district, I’ve experienced the stark realities of failed levies: class sizes of 36-40 students, increased special education caseloads, college and AP courses cut, families experiencing difficulties transporting their children to school due to busing cuts and students not able to participate in athletics and activities they love because of increased fees. As a
Day of reckoning for Rep. Emmer
The day of reckoning is at hand for Rep. Tom Emmer. He must choose if he endorses Donald Trump’s racism or if he will stand with his constituents. Emmer’s past positions as well as current statements push Emmer to pick a side. Donald Trump’s latest Twitter tirade attacked four women of color who are members of Congress. One of those
A census undercount hurts us all
Proposing a citizenship question on the 2020 Census is nothing but yet again another bright shiny object that distracts us from the real issue – the purpose of the census and the importance of an accurate account. An inaccurate count threatens our voice in government at all levels and could rob us of government funding for programs we all depend