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Question: I am planning on taking a motorcycle trip across the country. Does a trailer pulled behind a motorcycle need to be registered? Answer: If you’re pulling a trailer, it does need to be registered […]

It’s been quite a week. Wife is a quivering shell of her former self, and I am still trying to figure out what went on. Son-in-law took a pastoral call to Mobile, Alabama, triggering all […]

The American Legion Auxiliary of Post 131 has just completed another very successful weekend sponsoring the Poppy Campaign. The donations received will allow us to support our veterans in various ways in the future. Special […]

Question: Is there a presentation provided by law enforcement for new teenage drivers? Can a driver, under the age of 18 with a valid permit, tow a trailer in Minnesota? Answer: A driver who is […]

My plans for delayed walleye fishing opener hit a snag for my brother Charles who gave me a call Thursday. He suggested fishing Sunday afternoon and Monday because of other commitments later that week. So […]

To the People of Minnesota: For over seven years, you have entrusted me with the responsibilities of governing our great State. First among them, I believe, is giving our school-children and other students the best […]

Dear Editor: That driver swerved into my lane. I had the right of way. The deer came out of nowhere and I didn’t have time to stop. I didn’t see it coming. They are all […]

The 80 degree day on Saturday almost had me saying, enough of this hot weather, can’t wait until fall. The key word in that tongue in cheek sentence is almost. We needed the sunshine to […]

Question: Would law enforcement give me a citation if I have a prescription, from my eye doctor, saying that I get migraine headaches from intense lighting and my truck windows can be tinted to 20% […]