Opinion
After a couple of false starts, Republicans in the U.S. House passed a bill to follow through on their promise to repeal and replace Obamacare.
Getting this bill passed was a critical first step in saving health coverage for the millions of Americans who are experiencing the collapse of the...
Over recent years, there’s been many new choices in educational programs. Some examples are project-based learning, online school, open enrollment, post-secondary option, CIS (College in the Schools) or the traditional school setting. It’s enough to make parents and educators alike ask, “What...
While observing politics the last fifty years it seems one of two things happen. When the Republicans are in power, they cut too much. The Democrats get control and spend too much. The cutters are in control this year.
There are things that may need cutting, but on $30 million from environmental...
An open letter to Rep. Poston and Kresha and Sen. Gazelka
In 2016 and now in 2017, rural legislators from both sides of the aisle fought hard to create a fairer state share of school facility costs by targeting property tax relief to farm property for taxes paid on school bonds. This Ag2School 40...
Agnes Johnstone, 94, of Ada passed away May 8, 2017 at the Benedictine Living Community of Ada.
Funeral services will be held a 2 p.m. Sunday, May 14 at the Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookstone with Pastor Karen Finnegan of Faith United Church, Ada officiationg Visitation is one hour prior...
The April 21 Pioneer Press article, “Minnesota Legislature’s plans would underfund state military, officials say,” covers some of the issues related to the proposed budget shortfalls in the state Department of Military Affairs (DMA) budget.
The National Guard Association of Minnesota and the...
Having talked to many people and read several stories about the recent state of our school, I felt compelled to write this letter.
I read Ms. Sharp Anderson’s letter to the editor last week and felt she touched on a very important thought regarding a school board’s responsibilities. But in my...
I would like to respond to some recent comments and concerns printed in the paper as well as phone calls and emails I have received from people and to the comments made by staff at the recent school board meetings.
First, I would like to say to the people who have been offended by my words “recruit...
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