A tribute to lives lost at Sandy Hook Elementary
by Ron Marquette, Sartell It started out a normal Connecticut school day in December, with anticipation of Christmas in the...
Opinion
COL RS Tomorrow will be a better day for all of us
The noise is going to get louder and louder. They will scream, “We need more gun control laws to make...
‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’ packs a punch
When Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," met President Abraham Lincoln in the White House, the great man...
Want to get healthier? Cut out all that sugar
Most people's New Year's resolutions probably involve some form of dieting. And that's a good thing because we are quickly...
Don’t give up on your New Year’s resolutions
With a new year comes a new beginning. It’s a time to start over and attempt to become a better...
Minnesota a leader in victims’ rights
by Ann L. Carrott Crime victims have rights. It's the law in Minnesota. Chapter 611A of the Minnesota Statutes is...
Mailbox brings rude reminders of mortality
These days, at my age, I'm leery when I approach my mail box. I never know what nasty surprise awaits...
Obstructionism bodes ill for future of America
During the "fiscal cliff" crisis, the Tea Party was once again playing its favorite contrarian game: stone-wall obstructionism. In this...