A tip of the hat to Rice council members
The word politics derives from the term policy, and the etymology of the word varies only slightly from one source...
Opinion
Trump the Pot calls Kettle black
Show me a politician who has never told a blatant lie and I’ll show you a miracle in full-blooming glory....
The Fourth of July – uniquely American
As we approach the Fourth of July once again, I think we should take a look back at how the...
Hats off to dairy farmers
Gary Zimmermann, Waite Park (Note: Although this is being printed in July, it's June that is considered to be National...
Beware of barbecued bugs
Sami Nicholson, Sartell What ever happened to the good old days when our worst worries on the Fourth of July...
Better safe than sorry, so heed bad-weather warnings
With the official start of summer on June 20, it’s a good time to review the importance of heeding bad...
Stop lamebrain excuses against gun laws
(Note: This column was written before a June 19 deadline, so the outcome of a possible congressional vote on gun-safety...
Internet bubble and what you may be missing
The Internet is a wonderful thing. It's greatly expanded the amount of information the everyday American has access to. A...