U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R On Independence Day, President Trump celebrated our country with a historic win for the American people: he signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) into law. I was honored to play such a pivotal role in the development of this legislation as a member of the Ways and Means Committee, which oversees tax policy, [โฆ]
Opinion
Being the best Christian possible
TO THE EDITOR: I learned a lesson from my Great Aunt Grace Vander Zee when I was seven years old about being the best Christian possible. We went on a three week vacation and since my parents were born in the depression era, they found a route where we could stay overnight at relatives 14 of the nights. When we [โฆ]
Days Gone By Week of July 13, 2025
125 YEARS AGO July 13, 1900 The most horrible tragedy that ever occurred in this county came to a thrilling and fitting climax this morning when Peter Swenson, the accused murderer of Mrs. James Dowd, committed suicide by hanging in his prison cell. The following verdict was reached: โThat the said Peter Swenson came to his death on the 6th [โฆ]
Pre-Metal hero plays the Hollyhock before he was famous Ronnie James Dio
Hatfield did not lack for rock and roll heroes rolling though town and playing our famed Hollyhock Ballroom. Many arrived in town before they became famous. Such players as Glen Campbell-the Champs, the Beach Boys, the Big Beats-Trini Lopez, Mojo Buford-the Muddy Waters Band, Chameleon-Yani, The Roemans-from the Alman Bros. Band-Bahock while most of us didnโt even know who they [โฆ]
It starts with a goal
Near the end of May, while socializing with some family members, my niece and her fiance talked about setting a goal to run an average of two miles per day for the month of June. Rules were pretty simple, just somehow get to 60 miles over 30 days. One could run two a day, or we joked that one could [โฆ]
Days Gone By Week of July 6, 2025
125 YEARS AGO July 6, 1900 The Indian school band was stationed on a street corner last evening for about half an hour entertaining quite a crowd of people. The members of this band are small boys, except the leader, and they furnish some very creditable music. After the concert was over the boys were invited in by Jim Austin [โฆ]
An exception to the rule
For about a year since one of our dogs died, weโve had one dog, one cat and two parakeets. Thatโs enough for any home, in my opinion. My kids disagreed, but I held fast whenever they suggested we get more pets. Then, in early June, my uncle Steve died. Steve was a wonderful man, who I always thought exemplified much [โฆ]
Days Gone By Week of June 29, 2025
125 YEARS AGO June 29, 1900 A test has been made at the site of the new city wall north of town and water was found at a depth of 7 feet under a stratum of sand and gravel. Three wells are to be dug a short distance apart, and water pumped from the three at one station. 4500 feet [โฆ]
A safety double standard?
TO THE EDITOR: Wondering if there is a double standard in regards to the County Board. Were any MnDOT assessments done with the new house driveway on the west side of 8th Ave. NW closest to the Playmor curve? That one is very hazardous. If you are coming into town you canโt see it until you are about halfway around [โฆ]
Days Gone By Week of June 22, 2025
125 YEARS AGO June 22, 1900 William Ryanโs little ten months old daughter swallowed a headache tablet on Saturday afternoon and came nearly dying from the effects of it. The prompt summoning of medical attendance was all that saved her life. *** The postoffice department has just announced a number of increases and reductions in postmastersโ salaries for Minnesota offices. [โฆ]
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