Local newspapers are still best place for public notices
There is currently a bill in the Minnesota Capitol that would allow local governments to publish their official public notices...
Editorial
Heeding seven good tips can prevent identity theft
There is a silver lining in the wake of the news about Target accounts being hacked by crooks. The good...
Long-deferred library dream seems soon to become true
A Sartell library is, at long last, again the topic of excited conversation. For at least 10 years, a branch...
Can we truly address poverty issues head-on?
We commend Central Minnesota Catholic Worker members and all others involved for their successful efforts at last Sunday's Joe Town...
Gates Foundation a big plus for helping the world’s people
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is not only a billionaire – he's also an extremely generous philanthropist, a global visionary and...
Should pot be legalized? Keep an eye on Colorado
Seeing sweet grannies and grandpas lining up in Colorado to buy marijuana is like something out of a futuristic movie...
Newspapers look forward to more story ideas in 2014
We hope our readers enjoyed a trip down Memory Lane last week when we published some of the many highlights...
Legislators deserve scorn for assault against the poor
It is to be hoped our legislators, especially Tea Party Republicans, during their at-home recess, hear howls of righteous outrage...