“We came here and created a blank slate; we birthed a nation from nothing. There was nothing here. Yes, we had Native Americans, but candidly there isn’t much Native American culture in … more

As recent comments from local school board members suggest, many school officials are anxious to get all students back to the classroom full time.The abrupt shutdown of school buildings and shift to … more

People talk about saving the Earth or protecting our planet, but I imagine the Earth will always be here in some form or another. It’s not the Earth itself that needs protecting. It’s our … more

In many ways, former Vice President Walter Mondale, who died April 19 at the age of 93, was the ideal political leader. He was humble. He was honest. And he cared deeply about making life better for … more

Rep. Pete Stauber wants to make sure that no one in northeastern Minnesota forgets about sulfide mining. Stauber is doing his best to keep the issue front and center in the minds of Eighth District … more

I was recently given a copy of Yes! magazine chock full of fascinating stories. In one article Kendra Ward encourages us to awaken our ecological psyche, to “rekindle the deep memory of where … more

A conservative reader recently sent us a transcript of a monologue by liberal comedian Bill Maher, who hosts Real Time on HBO, and much of it rang true, particularly as it pertains to America and … more

I’m once again facing a blank page. This has been a period when nothing seems to glisten. Nothing calls out to me. There are interesting stories on the radio but they don’t capture my … more

When, in the course of conversation, I mention my Kansas roots to a new acquaintance, the response is more predictable than a Democrat wanting to raise taxes: “How did you wind up in … more

Ely’s latest relapse on the COVID-19 front is a classic example of how a relative handful of irresponsible people can create real problems for everyone. We recognize that there are still some … more