Local Commentary

By Jason Schaefer I recently went to the Minnesota State FFA Convention. It was the best one I have ever been to. The people, speakers, and friends were fantastic. FFA...

By Diane von Ende Responding to the latest fusillade from Elizabeth Hinds "Half-truths on health care" and Jeff Lamberty's "Many health care objections overrule reason" (April 17 Sun Tribune). Nice...

By Scott Monson Tuesday, May 4, is National Teacher Day. Please find an opportunity to thank a teacher for making public schools great! Teachers in the Morris Area Schools District...

By Kayla Blair Five years ago, in an entirely different lifetime, before the Marines, before the goodbyes, I lined the streets of Morris in near-freezing weather, waiting for the troops...

By Holly Kluver About nine months ago, I never thought I would be standing on my soapbox and using the words "Organ", "Tissue", "Donor" and "My Mom" in a complete...

Parasites. Mange. Illness. Social isolation. Continuous rebreeding and inbreeding. Filthy living conditions. These are some of the hallmarks of what are commonly called "puppy mills." Puppy mills are high-volume, sub-standard...

By Torrey Westrom We have encountered unsteady economic times and many folks have been working extra hard over the last year or so. I hope you and your family are...

By Jessie Sherman An evening in late August in Morris, I didn't want to stay in my room. The day's heat still hung in the air determined not to leave...