“People do not believe lies because they have to, but because they want to.” Malcolm Muggeridge English journalist and satirist “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities,” 18th Century French philosopher Voltaire wrote. Absurdities are too common these days, and we see the atrocities mount. The Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the nation’s … [Read more...] about Saving Democracy With News Literacy
Governor Walz travels to Western Minnesota to gather information on storm damage from local leaders
As farmers, communities and homeowners continue to assess the damage caused by the severe thunderstorm that struck May 12, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz came to western Minnesota to assess the extent of the emergency response. He met with county and city officials representing Stevens, Swift, Lac qui Parle and Big Stone counties in Benson last Wednesday afternoon to hear their … [Read more...] about Governor Walz travels to Western Minnesota to gather information on storm damage from local leaders
Keys to Rural Communities Thriving
There are three fundamental keys for rural communities to thrive, a study by management consulting firm McKinsey says sectors or tradeable industries, workforce, and community and connectivity. By sectors, it means having one or more local industries that create employment and contribute to the community. In doing so, they make it stronger. It also includes our agriculture … [Read more...] about Keys to Rural Communities Thriving
Destructive storm causes heavy damage in area
Thursday’s multiple storms that rolled across western and southwestern Minnesota last Thursday “formed in a volatile air mass, as record-breaking heat and humidity gripped areas from southern Minnesota on south and west,” according to the Department of Natural Resources Climate Journal reported. However, the early morning storms were just a prelude to the much strong, … [Read more...] about Destructive storm causes heavy damage in area
Men’s Tennis Loses Regular Season Finale at UW-Superior
The Cougars will await results from around the UMAC to determine whether they qualify for next week's UMAC Tournament. The Cougars will await results from around the UMAC to determine whether they qualify for next week's UMAC Tournament. … [Read more...] about Men’s Tennis Loses Regular Season Finale at UW-Superior
Cracking Down On Dangerous Drivers
We are now 19 days into the month long Minnesota law enforcement crackdown on distracted driving. Have you noticed drivers being more conscientious about not driving and texting? Driving and using a hand-held phone? We haven't. Perhaps one of the most universally ignored laws in Minnesota are its "hands-free" and distracted driving laws. Every day, whether driving … [Read more...] about Cracking Down On Dangerous Drivers
Felony charges made against Searle of Donnelly
Crystal Rose Searle, 33, of Donnelly has been charged with three felony counts related to the alleged assault of an infant in her care. If convicted, she could face five to 20 years in prison. The charges stem from an incident March 14 at her home in Donnelly where she was caring for an infant. While in Searle’s care, the child sustained severe head injuries, according to a … [Read more...] about Felony charges made against Searle of Donnelly
Finding Compassion Even As We Disagree
Where many will see the worst elements of our national political climate in the AP story, “In one small prairie town, two warring visions of America,” that was published across the country last week, we see the potential for the best of small towns to emerge. It might surprise our readers that we had a heartfelt conversation with Pastor Jason Wolter last Friday. Though … [Read more...] about Finding Compassion Even As We Disagree
Let’s Help Our Businesses Find Employees
Job fairs, extensive advertising place-ments, and significant signing bonuses are all being used to find workers to fill the jobs our local manufacturers and businesses need. One argument some offered for people not wanting to live in our small towns was a wage scale lower than in metro-politan areas. Not anymore. Many of our manufacturers are offering good-paying jobs … [Read more...] about Let’s Help Our Businesses Find Employees
Women’s Swimming & Diving Places Fourth at Dragon Invite
Minnesota Morris ended a busy day of action on Saturday with a fourth-place finish at the Dragon Invite, topping a Division II and a Division III opponent in the process. WEST FARGO, N.D.- The University of Minnesota Morris women's swimming & diving team ended the two-day Dragon Invite in fourth place with 482 points, finishing ahead of NCAA Division II foe Concordia … [Read more...] about Women’s Swimming & Diving Places Fourth at Dragon Invite
