During the last legislative session, the State placed a great deal of emphasis on student success in reading and literacy. In an economy where so much of what we do requires the ability to read and think critically, the legislature passed and the Governor signed into law the Minnesota READ Act. The READ Act has created a mandate upon school […]
Opinion
Time is precious
With such an uncharacteristically warm weather pattern as of late, it is easy to think spring is fully here and summer is just around the corner. As one who isn’t a cold weather enthusiast, I welcome this speedy move through winter and am hopeful that my snowblower stays put until next winter. It’s hard to find fault with the seemingly […]
Days Gone By Week of March 11, 2024
125 YEARS AGO March 17, 1899 An adjourned meeting of the City Council was held last evening and the matter of granting a liquor license to James O’Leary was taken up. As no one appeared before the council to protest against the issuance of the license it was granted, and the bond presented by Mr. O’Leary was accepted. *** Edgerton […]
Together we are better
This past weekend I had to head to the cities for drill, but the schedule was a little different than usual. As many of you know, my job in the National Guard is public affairs, which entails a variety of communications responsibilities. On Saturday, the Minnesota National Guard held the 10th annual Women’s Leadership Forum at the headquarters of Medtronics […]
Days Gone By Week of March 4, 2024
125 YEARS AGO March 10, 1899 William Timm and Charlie Kreisher, the Pipestone County prisoners en-route to Stillwater, spent last night in the jail at Willmar. It seems that yesterday morning Sheriff Shepherd had to hurry up a little in order to get to the depot on time and he forgot that the commitment papers for the two prisoners’ were […]
Letters from our readers: Pray for our freedoms
TO THE EDITOR: We need to pray for America’s Freedom light to keep burning bright. Let us remember our servicemen and women, fire fighters, police officers, etc. that secure our liberty, and protect our values. They are true heroes to help keep America free, and at peace. Rick and I found Independence Day as a day of enjoying nostalgia. Adults […]
Great things happening at your library
Did you know that pigs are highly intelligent animals? They learn quickly and are very social—much like your favorite pooch. In fact, pigs have been known to out-perform dogs on many tests and can even be house-broken. This Friday, Meinders Community Library will celebrate the reopening of our children’s space with the help of a pig. Join us for a […]
What the Weather?
As I sit down to write this week, a big ‘ole blank page stares back at me. In true Minnesota small talk fashion, the weather is the only thing that flashes like a neon sign in my brain. It is Tuesday afternoon and I usually try to write my column on Sunday when it is my week to share. My […]
Days Gone By Week of Feb. 26, 2024
125 YEARS AGO March 3, 1899 William Timm and Charlie Kreisher, the Pipestone County prisoners en-route to Stillwater, spent last night in the jail at Willmar. It seems that yesterday morning Sheriff Shepherd had to hurry up a little in order to get to the depot on time and he forgot that the commitment papers for the two prisoners were […]
Immigration laws need a fix
TO THE EDITOR: Immigration Policy When Trump was president, I was watching an agriculture program on TV. The reporter was interviewing a guard at the border. Trucks were whizzing by as he said that the average truck gets stopped for two seconds. Most did not get stopped at all to help commerce. Each truck could haul 50 illegal immigrants. Meanwhile […]