Let’s learn about Puerto Rico, which pleads for our help
That recent terrifying trio of hurricanes brought along with them not only horrific destruction but history lessons. To many Americans,...
Editorial
Review home fire-safety tips as Fire-Prevention Week nears
The week of Oct. 8-14 is an ideal time for National Fire-Prevention Week because a higher percentage of dwelling fires...
Beware of latest ‘solution’ to health-care coverage
Why do U.S. congressional tinkerers keep thinking that taking health-care coverage away from millions of Americans is a way to...
The fate of the ‘Dreamers’ awaits action by U.S. Congress
The fate of up to 800,000 young people is now up to the U.S. Congress. Two weeks ago, President Donald...
Check out programs offered at St. Cloud Library
It’s a shame the new community center in Sartell will not be home to a branch library of the Great...
Check out programs offered at St. Cloud Library
It’s a shame there is no branch library in St. Joseph. The St. Cloud-based Great River Regional Library System has...
Hurricane Harvey has lessons for us all
When it comes to weather catastrophes, we who live in Minnesota are lucky. Yes, we sometimes face life-threatening tornadoes and...
Minnesota ranks near top of bike-friendly states
There are many people who, when they think Minnesota, they think bicycles. That is because Minnesota is ranked as the...