editorials

There is one thing that's a given when Gov. Dayton's budget proposal hits the table; it will include a tax increase. But if Gov.

During these challenging times, Minnesotans worry about how they can finance the basics, let alone the cost of college. Rising tuition threatens to place higher education beyond the reach of...

Rural Minnesota is losing its influence, reports a new study by the Center for Rural Policy and Development. Echoing the concerns of U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, who a few...

Stevens Forward is a local volunteer civic organization with a mission to create a brighter future for all residents of the Stevens County community. Stevens Forward consists of local citizens...

Vote no on Minnesota marriage, voter ID amendments; wrong way to legislate Constitutions are all about the structuring of government; they offer overall guiding principles and framework to help make...

This year's State Fair experience was similar to past years at the "Great Minnesota Get Together." It was a mix of just wandering the fairgrounds and the usual list of...

While big-money insurance corporations amass premiums and fees to add to their already excessive "reserves" and administrative costs, the lack of access to affordable health care is a serious problem...

Last summer, with each passing day of the government shutdown, lawmakers faced increasing pressure to fill the state's multi-billion dollar budget gap with additional tax revenues. But the majority stood...

This year I invited Kevin Kopischke, president of Alexandria Technical & Community College, to join me at the State of the Union speech on Tuesday evening. I believe his presence...

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...

Americans love to revisit history, whether it is inside the doors of a museum, on the pages of a history book, or on television. This includes the millions of us...