Agreement on voting measure could give both parties an early win
When the Minnesota Legislature convened this week, legislators focused on how state government will deal with a $1.5-billion budget surplus....
Editorial
Protect Minnesota voters’ secret ballot
The secret ballot may not be so secret if Minnesota’s presidential preference primary goes ahead as planned. The presidential primary...
It’s time to talk to strangers
Don’t talk to strangers. That advice is widely given, especially to children. Don’t talk to strangers because they pose a...
Measures needed to increase turnout, protect the vote
Minnesotans voted in record numbers on Nov. 6, again leading the nation with the highest voter turnout – almost 64...
Newly elected leaders should focus on results, not conflict
It’s time to turn the page. The election is over. A record number of voters have spoken. Even nature sent...
What are the lessons of elections past?
What have we learned in the last two years? As we prepare to vote and then wait for this year’s...
Five questions for Tom Emmer
Rep. Tom Emmer is seeking a third term representing the 6th District. He was an early and strong supporter of...
Vote ‘yes’ Nov. 6 to continue Sartell-St. Stephen’s commitment to education
Voters in the Sartell-St. Stephen school district will be asked on Nov. 6 to approve a levy to fund the...