Opinion
‘Rich Men’ writer shares inspiration for lyrics
By Heather Close
The Rural Blog
Oliver Anthony’s song “Rich Men North of Richmond” exploded onto the charts shortly after he and a friend posted it. The song is heartfelt and includes political insults for just about everyone, but it also leaves...
Central Lakes College announced the milestone 25th season of its highly acclaimed Cultural Thursdays program, a monthly speaker series that has been enriching minds and fostering new perspectives on the world and our communities in the heart of Minnesota for over two decades.
The 25th season kicks...
Fourth of July Patriotism Speech
By Ryan Mark Kroll, MD
IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen United States of America.
When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another,...
Love our neighbors from within
We have all heard the teaching “Love thy neighbor as we love ourselves.” I would like to offer a perspective for consideration.
What does it mean to truly love ourselves? To me when we truly love ourselves we listen to and honor our bodies… our temples. We keep our...
Local news is good for business
By Dean Ridings
CEO of America’s Newspapers
It’s no secret that recent years have been tough on small businesses and on newspapers. A bipartisan bill, the Community News & Small Business Support Act, that has been introduced in Congress would offer relief to...
Proud of hometown values
I was born and raised in Staples. The entirety of my years growing up I learned values like being polite, honest, friendly and giving. All values not learned from only my parents but from the community members of Staples.
I was taught what it meant to support a neighbor...
From Bluezones.com
From our research in the healthiest and happiest places in the world, here are some habits to take up this year — they’ll enrich your life and boost your health and happiness levels too.
Instead of focusing on an outcome like “lose 20 pounds” or “exercise every day,” focus on...
Downtown artwork being vandalized
You ran an article in the paper a few weeks ago about the mini-barn quilt/Discover Staples signs that are in the Staples city flower pots. When we thought about doing this project, a few people said “they will be stolen.” I didn’t believe that it would happen, as...
Minnesota budget increases spending, no tax relief
By Mike Wiener
State Representative
District 5B
The 2023 legislative session concluded late last month, and it will most likely be remembered for the massive increase in state spending (more than 40 percent) while raising taxes by $10 billion...
Grave site planter taken
During the spring and Memorial days, I have been to the Staples cemetery to take care of our families’ and friends’ graves, and watering any plants that I would see as I passed through.
Recently, I went to remove our plants to bring home. Stopping at one grave site, I...
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