You wouldn’t know it, but I live a life of privilege
I live a privileged life. I don’t worry when I’m walking down the street about that guy I see if...
Opinion
George H.W. Bush example for better politics
In these divided political times, it takes an event of great significance to be able to bring the country together....
How will future generations commune with the dead?
My wife spends many hours communing with the dead. She’s found friends who lived in Civil War-era St. Cloud, then...
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...
We should keep Thanksgiving special
Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, the Christmas holiday season is in full swing. However, something I see every...
Howe thanks District 13 voters
Jeff Howe, Rockville I want to thank the residents of District 13 for the support and the privilege of serving...
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...
When will we see the last of firsts?
After a 150 years, you’d think we would have lost our fascination with firsts. In its Jan. 28, 1869 edition,...