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Opinion

Forty-five Valentine’s Days

Community Voices

A crucial national holiday is looming on the horizon. Ignoring this holiday could imperil your current and future happiness, especially if you’re a guy. Valentine’s Day is a boon for the greeting card, floral, and jewelry industries. Sales could be tripled if their stores’ sound systems ...

Questions on DHS

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: Thoughts to ponder regarding recent actions by Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Are you OK with apprehending people without a warrant and asking for proof of citizenship? Are you OK with entering a home without a warrant and taking people into custody? Are you OK ...

Proud of Minnesota

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: The eyes of the world are watching Minnesota. We have not disappointed. We love our neighbors. We risk our own safety trying to protect each other. We have become a beacon for others to follow. I could not be more proud of my home state. Thousands of armed and masked agents ...

On the Porch

Local Columns

This year, the United States will commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary (the “Semiquincentennial” of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This anniversary presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to share the whole history of our nation. “America’s 250th ...

Turning retirement dreams into travel realities

Local Columns

One of the most rewarding aspects of retirement is the opportunity to reclaim your time and invest it in pursuits that bring joy, fulfillment, and personal growth. For many retirees, travel is not just a leisure activity but is a long-held aspiration and a central part of their vision for this ...