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Rep. Jay McNamar: 2nd Amendment rights are fundamental

Given the recent tragedies across the country and here in Minnesota, there has been a lot of discussion about how best to keep our kids and families safe while protecting...

opinion / local commentary Fri, Feb 08, 2013 - 2:59pm

Talking it over: Bad habits

Speaking of bad habits We all have them. Some of us may have a bunch of them while others just a few. You may not even be aware of them...

opinion / local commentary Wed, Feb 06, 2013 - 11:26am

Invitation to a conversation on gay marriage

In recent days, numerous signs supporting gay marriage in Minnesota have been stolen or vandalized in Morris. This, of course, is a violation of our Constitutional right to free speech...

local commentary / opinion Sat, Sep 15, 2012 - 5:00am

A Farm Bill for all of rural America

Last week the Senate Agriculture Committee passed the first farm bill in decades that provides no funding for rural community and economic development. Creating rural jobs and economic opportunities should...

local commentary / opinion Fri, May 04, 2012 - 4:54pm

Rep. Torrey Westrom

Legislative Update from Rep. Torrey Westrom

Last week the House was busy, with a focus on education bills as well as the governor's annual State of the State Address. LIFO, the "last in, first out" policy...

local commentary / opinion Mon, Feb 20, 2012 - 10:18am

Sen. Bill Ingebrigtsen

Legislative Review

Dear Friends: PRECINCT CAUCUSES Although this year's caucuses did not set attendance records, the lively national Republican race did put Minnesota in the media spotlight again this year. I want...

local commentary / opinion Sat, Feb 11, 2012 - 3:51am

Rep. Torrey Westrom

Legislative Update from Rep. Torrey Westrom

Businesses need a more competitive tax climate, reduced regulatory burdens, and reduced government intrusion in order to get our economy back on track. Simply put, many small businesses are trapped...

local commentary / opinion Sat, Feb 11, 2012 - 3:43am

Local Commentary

After serious deliberation, I feel that a response is necessary to the two comments made by Commissioner Staples and Commissioner Gausman reported on the Morris Sun website regarding my job...

local commentary / opinion Sat, Jan 07, 2012 - 12:53am

Borrowing and Building:

In these days of sovereign debt crises stretching from Athens to Washington, some may consider more public borrowing a fast road to ruin. But it ain't necessarily so. Boasting one...

local commentary / opinion Sun, Jan 01, 2012 - 12:52am

Moving Minnesota Forward

As we turn the calendar from the holiday season, we can see that the 2012 Legislative Session is right around the corner. This year's activity at the capitol is scheduled...

local commentary / opinion Sat, Dec 31, 2011 - 12:47am

Stand firm against pressure to weaken the Clean Air Act

MORRIS - As a student in the great state of Minnesota, I care deeply about preserving the future of our environment. Minnesota is known for its lakes, forests, and wildlife--it...

local commentary / opinion Sat, Dec 10, 2011 - 5:00am

Congress should not pass trade deals, at least not in Latin America

Editor's Note: This piece was written in response to a Letter to the Editor from the Stevens County Farm Bureau published last week, titled "Congress should pass trade deals." According...

local commentary / opinion Sat, Sep 24, 2011 - 5:00am

Local Commentary: A plea to Morris elementary school parents

By Michael Lackey The National Center for Education Statistics has recently given Minnesotans very serious reasons for concern about the education of our children. With regard to elementary school class...

local commentary / opinion Fri, May 27, 2011 - 5:55pm

LGA key to strong business

I hear the sounds of cutting coming from the State Capitol, and those are sounds that weigh heavy on owners of businesses located in greater Minnesota. I am the Executive...

local commentary / opinion Fri, Jan 28, 2011 - 6:02pm

Local Commentary: Spanish language should be taught, valued at early age

By Michael Lackey A couple of weeks ago, my daughter, who is in kindergarten, came home from school, and with much joy and pride, she told me to listen to...

local commentary / opinion Fri, Oct 29, 2010 - 5:11pm

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