Viewpoints

By Carrie Classon “Practical Joke” I so rarely get sick that, when I do, I look at my body like it’s some kind of trickster. “Is this your idea of a joke?” I asked my […]

By Jim Studer In 1990 I was lucky enough to be in Hong Kong. Many people told me to be sure and visit the bird market. Thousands of birds in cages tweeting their hearts out […]

To the family and community of Maple Lake, I am so sorry for your loss. Maple Lake knows Harold Brutlag much better than I. They could list all the service organizations, awards, hobbies and interests […]

By Stan Tekiela Wolves in a snowy landscape are the main subject to photograph in my winter Yellowstone Photo Tour. So, every effort is made to locate and get into a position to capture some […]

Question: I’ve read your last couple of “Ask A Trooper” articles and with all this talk about driver’s license suspensions and revocation, can you talk about people needing or getting a work permit for driving? […]

By Carrie Classon “Thinking About My Hair” I saw a photo of an author I admire recently, and she had no hair. I worried she was ill, so I immediately investigated. She was not ill. […]

By Dorothy Rosby I call this story “Love at the Library,” but if you manage to make it through the whole thing, you’ll see that’s not quite accurate. I chose the title because we’ve just […]

Do you want lead in your drinking water? Raise your hand if you want lead in your water. No hands? We thought so. Congress Moves to Repeal Lead Limits Imposed by Biden-Era Rules Congress is […]

Holding government accountable to stop waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer dollars Friends and neighbors, From the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) scandal to false Medicaid payments, it seems like every week there is new […]

Question: In your last article you wrote about suspended drivers licenses. I know a person who had theirs revoked. Can you explain how this happens? Answer: Your driver’s license may be revoked if you: • […]