Letters to the Editor

As a parent, I’ve experienced firsthand the challenges families face accessing quality early childhood education. Seven years ago, I sat on the floor of an early childhood classroom with my …

Last week, Jackie Johnson wrote you a letter, and you published it. I thank you, dear editor, and I thank Jackie Johnson. She wrote about being a Big Brother or a Big Sister to a needy boy or …

Consider volunteering in 2025

As we enter 2025, many of us are considering resolutions and ways to make this year more meaningful. One opportunity I encourage everyone to consider is volunteering.   Of course, I hope …

A letter to Chief Justice Roberts

Dear Chief Justice Roberts,   I am writing to express my disapproval of you as a Supreme Court Justice and the manner and direction the Supreme Court is taking under your direction as Chief …

Will things change? 

People voted for Donald Trump because they wanted to improve the economy by lowering gas prices, imposing tariffs on China and reducing illegal immigration. But will Trump actually succeed in making …

A cautionary reminder  

During Roman times, when a victorious general paraded through Rome, a person accompanied him and whispered, “You are mortal. You are not a god,” and “Glory is fleeting.” …

No tickets for River Avenue speed show 

Welcome to the Sauk Rapids River Avenue speed show, taking place daily and free to the public — although a donation would be accepted to establish a fund for the future possible hospitalization …

Be smart about salt 

Fall is upon us. As we finish cleaning up leaves, be sure to keep them out of the streets, lakes, rivers and streams. If leaves get into the water, next year, they will produce phosphorus and cause …

Veterans Day is Nov. 11

On this Veterans Day, the members of the Sauk Rapids American Legion Auxiliary Unit 254 would like to express our sincere appreciation to the men and women who served and who are serving in the …

Park improvements salute 

I am writing about a very pleasant, unanticipated surprise my wife and I enjoyed over the weekend at Bend In The River Regional Park, located about 2 miles south of Rice along Northeast River Road. …

Vote for Judge Churchwell 

On. Nov. 5, voters in Benton County will have the opportunity to cast their votes for Minnesota District Court Judge Timothy M. Churchwell.   For me, voting for Judge Churchwell is the …

Facts to consider this voting season

We voters again face a choice on who should be our voice in Washington for the next two years. The contrast is between our almost invisible Rep. Tom Emmer and Jeanne Hendricks, who has again been …

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