Wrestling should remain an Olympic sport
by U.S. Sen. Al Franken, March 2013 When the International Olympic Committee recently recommended eliminating wrestling from the games starting...
Opinion
Tim O’Driscoll on minimum-wage increase
Statement from Rep. Tim O'Driscoll, R-Sartell, on HF92, adjusting the state's Minimum Wage, being debated on the Minnesota House floor...
The great George Jones sang what he lived
George Jones, the greatest country singer of all time, was a cat with nine lives – at least. He was...
Farewell Minnesota, it’s been ‘nice’ knowing you
I will soon trade in the snow and cold for wind and possible earthquakes. Yes, you read correctly. I'm moving...
Reader says ‘tear down that wall’
Paul Ritzenthaler, St. Joseph I remember my first impression of St. Joseph. It came after my wife convinced me that...
Sartell schools fall short, fail to live up to reputation
Melissa Pickens, Sartell When my family decided to move, we chose Sartell because of the school system. Having four children...
Bangladesh building collapse should make us all squirm
The recent horrific collapse of a garment-factory building in Bangladesh should cause people throughout the world to pause and ask...
County law change is positive step forward
The Stearns County Board of Commissioners recently approved the allowance of chickens in residential areas. The move comes after a...