Scott Newman and challenger Amy Wilde bring vast experience to Senate District 18 race
There are problems with MNsure, but what is the source? That, and other questions, contrast incumbent Scott Newman, R-Hutchinson, and challenger Amy Wilde, DFL-Dassel Township. The two candidates ...
Terlinden believes county is making smart choices
Before running to represent District 2 on the McLeod County Board eight years ago, Kermit Terlinden put in many years gaining the skills and insight he would need to serve the county. Now, he is ...
The ins and outs of voting this year in Hennepin County
Candidate campaigning is already underway for the presidential election in November. But there’s a lot that happens between then and now. When it comes to casting ballots, the process can ...
Citizens Bank touted for volunteerism
The Minnesota Bankers Association recently recognized 21 community banks for the important role they play in the communities, and to honor them for their involvement. Among those touted was ...
Resources for low-income, homeless ‘desperately’ searching for new home in Shakopee
Keith Chellsen sat at the entrance of St. Mark’s Church with a cart full of donated leftover school lunch food on a cold day in November. An elderly woman walked through the doors and ...
Deer habitat, hunter safety begins with youth
The Crow River Area Chapter of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association invests thousands of dollars in local youth and it has proved to keep the chapter viable for more than 20 years. “That is our ...
Sheriffs want ideas on how they can improve
The Minnesota Sheriff’s Association wants to start a statewide conversation about the quality of law enforcement. To get the ball rolling, a survey has been posted at ...
What’s up at Extension in 2016?
The end of the year and the beginning of a new one is a great time to reflect. The beginning of the year is a great time to set goals and plans for 2016. Personally, I like to evaluate the ...
LETTER: Paved Dakota Trail’s promising future for McLeod County
Lester Prairie-area residents and the greater McLeod County area have an exciting opportunity as the Minnesota Legislature convenes. Rep. Glenn Gruenhagen has put the Dakota Rail Regional Trail ...
Navigating DVS services doesn’t have to be a headache. Here are some tips to make your trip easier
With one year to go before standard Minnesotan driver’s licenses are no longer accepted as identification in U.S. airports, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) is urging ...
Opinion
EDITORIAL: A mysterious claim about our weight
In journalism, there’s a saying, “If your mother tells you she loves you, check it out.” So it was only natural that we had to check out a news release that arrived in our email last week ...