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Local Columns

Education updates and school news

We are closely monitoring discussions at the state legislature regarding education. We are fortunate to have advocates at the state level through MSBA, MASA, and MREA, who listen to our needs and provide regular updates and advocacy support. With significant movement and discussion at the ...

Books and Beyond

Since my genetics are Irish and Scotch/Irish, I’ve been reading a book about Irish History, listening to music on a CD where Tim O’Brien is singing Irish songs, and reviewing materials I wrote when I taught at Southwest State University (SMSU) and went with students on a Global studies ...

Ask a Trooper

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: • Refuse to take a test to determine whether you are under the influence of alcohol ...

Recycling paper

In Lyon County, we currently recycle only about 37% of our paper and paper products, which means an alarming 63% is discarded as waste. Most individuals are familiar with the types of paper that can be recycled, including newspapers, magazines, junk mail, office paper, school assignments, and ...

On the Porch

For this column, I often share social news or the gossip columns from the old newspapers. The social news is always fascinating to read and a lot can be learned of local people and events from the communities in Lyon County. For this article, I’m going to share the classifieds from one of the ...

Public broadcasting appropriations should at least be doubled

The highlight of my Super Bowl Sunday in 2025 was not the lopsided game, but was instead an afternoon program on Pioneer PBS. I watched a travel program on Iceland. I tuned in because I wanted to know more about it. I’m Polish, German, English, Swedish, Belgian and Dutch and therefore ...