Opinion - The Timberjay

Keep the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in Eveleth

Hockey is more than just a game in Minnesota — it’s a way of life, a tradition passed down through generations, and a cornerstone of our state’s culture. Nowhere is that truer than … more

3/14/25

Why won’t Stauber defend our veterans?

We’re hearing that some 80,000 Veterans Administration employees are set to be laid off by the Trump Administration. In what world is this okay? At a time when the health care needs of Vietnam … more

3/14/25

I’m constantly amazed by the Timberjay

Well done, all the way around. Catie Clark and David Colburn — this includes your respective contributions. I’m used to seeing a high standard from Marshall, but I’m really … more

3/14/25

Many women have played key roles in U.S. history

Many of us are aware of the WACS and WAVES and the roles they played during WWII. In addition, many women worked difficult civilian jobs in manufacturing and in agriculture during wartimes from the … more

3/14/25

We’re not getting what Trump promised

Fewer than half of Americans who voted last November wanted Trump to be president. Most who voted for him were probably aware that he is a spiteful, self-interested billionaire with little regard for … more

3/14/25

Trump’s reality television administration

Anyone paying attention to the news over the past 60 days is undoubtedly trying to adjust to an administration that seems designed to keep everyone off balance and uncertain. It’s a recipe for … more

Marshall Helmberger | 3/13/25

The joys of coping at breakneck speed

As I sit alone tonight in my little house on the Soudan hillside, I can’t help but wonder what will happen over the course of the next three or six months in the United States with Trump, Musk … more

Scarlet Stone | 3/13/25

A feckless council

The remarkable about-face by the Ely City Council last week was embarrassing, and not just because of the head-in-the-sand mentality it represents. The city council has done this before, most … more

3/13/25

Perhaps Trump should be thanking Zelensky

Here are the stats: Trump said the U.S. gave Ukraine $350 billion in aid. That’s not true. In fact, the U.S. contributions are $66 billion in military, and $54 billion in non-military aid, … more

3/9/25

Don’t throw stones at glass houses

I am a fairly new resident to Greenwood Township, living here now for 2.5 years. The most recent board meeting was the first that I have attended in person. What came as shock … more

3/9/25

Trump dances to Putin’s tune

As he did at Helsinki in 2018, Donald Trump is once again shamelessly sucking up to the world’s most evil man, our sworn enemy, whose sole purpose in life is to restore the Russian empire and … more

3/9/25

Carolyn would be a valuable addition to the Morse town board

I will be writing in Carolyn Dehnbostel for Morse Township Board’s election on Tuesday March 11. Carolyn is creative. She has a good sense of humor and boundless energy. With years of … more

3/9/25

Support those who will support the fire department

In response to the misinformation that Greenwood supervisor candidate Sue Drobac gave to the Timberjay in her interview stating, “We had to go through some very tough, but necessary steps to … more

3/8/25

Time for an economy that serves everyone

“The Serviceberry,” written by the author of “Braiding Sweetgrass,” Robin Kimmerer, teaches us to imagine an alternative way of understanding relationship and exchange in … more

3/8/25

Stauber is not representing his constituents

Health care facilities will close and Minnesotans will lose access to medical care as a result of the budget resolution/reconciliation bill passed by Congress. The resulting spending bill is likely … more

3/8/25

Real patriots need to start reading history

Patriots like to be known for their love of their country. “I would do anything for my country” is a favorite phrase. Well, my fellow patriots, here is a small thing you can do for … more

3/8/25

Trump deportations running behind Biden-era levels

During the campaign, the Trump media coverage was all about getting the criminal element of undocumented immigrants out of the country. I recall there were “millions” of such … more

3/8/25

We support Bradach, Thompson, and Option B

We support Steve Bradach for Greenwood Township Supervisor and Paul Thompson for Treasurer as well as Option B. Option B means the five elected supervisors of Greenwood Township will interview … more

3/7/25

Get ready to bend over

As Elon Musk (or “Dick” Musk, as Sen. Tina Smith prefers) recklessly and incompetently attempts to dismantle the federal government, it’s well to acknowledge that the so-called … more

3/7/25

Keep elected, local treasurer and clerk

Recently, Greenwood Town Board Chair Lois Roskoski sent a letter out to some citizens in Greenwood Township, and of course, it was filled with falsehoods. When Roskoski was elected, she was not … more

3/7/25

Greenwood needs a change

I am writing in support of Option B for Greenwood Township. The most compelling argument for Option B is that Option A has clearly NOT been working as intended. I have regularly attended board … more

3/7/25

Vote no on Option B

I am writing to encourage everyone to get out and vote. Vote NO on Option B. Democracy is messy. The clerk and treasurer have job duties defined by state statute. They are not at the beck and call of … more

3/7/25

Catch-and-release has never made sense to me

It is an inevitability that a column written by an angler will, sooner or later, be about fish. Of course, the usual wisecracks about the mundanity of everyday life versus the glories of fishing need … more

Catie Clark | 3/6/25

Medicaid cuts

This year will tell North Country residents whether U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber represents the people of the Eighth District, or the interests of the nation’s billionaires. In supporting passage of … more

3/6/25

Poor vetting embarrassed the President

Regent Elon Musk must be livid and the President is probably turning purple as shoddy vetting by the president’s legal team and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) led to embarrassment of … more

2/28/25