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12/11/2025
Breaking Down the Latest Budget Forecast
Friends and neighbors,
Last week, Minnesota’s Office of Management and Budget released its November forecast. The short-term news looks stable, but the long-term trends show real warning signs. State spending...
12/08/2025
It might have been the winter doldrums that did it. You can never be sure of these things. It’s just that … well, Doc is one of those guys who can’t stand to see anyone bored. He claims it’s bad for their inner chemistry, and since he has more initials after his name than anyone else in town, we...
12/08/2025
Question: I’m pregnant and I’ve seen seat belt attachments that clip under the seat and say they make belts safer for pregnant people. Are these safe to use?
Answer: I contacted the expert who is the Community Programs and Occupant Protection Manager for the Minnesota Safety Council and here is...
12/08/2025
Bemidji, MN_
Share a story of your longest night! Watermark StorySLAM events feature true personal stories, shared live from memory in a friendly competition where anyone with a tale to tell is invited to take the stage. Performers are encouraged to consider the theme when crafting their story....
12/08/2025
Hand washing is one of the simplest, most effective ways to protect your health and the health of others. Here’s why it matters:
Why Hand Washing Is Important
1. Prevents the Spread of Germs:
Your hands pick up viruses and bacteria throughout the day from doorknobs, phones, shared surfaces, pets...
12/08/2025
December 7, 1941
As I sat on my couch with my computer on my lap, on December 7, 2025, an email arrived on our computer from my father-in-law. It is his weekly message for the family. My ears perked up when I read the paragraph about remembering hearing on the radio about the bombing of Pearl...
12/04/2025
Minnesota Department of Education to Gather Input from American Indian Educators, Parents, Students
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Department of Education will hold an American Indian Education Field Hearing from 3:30-5 p.m. Dec. 8 at Cedar Lakes Casino Hotel, 6268 Upper Cass Frontage Road NW,...
12/04/2025
(Crookston, Minn.) – Melody Hedden has been named the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Tri-Valley Opportunity Council in Crookston, Minn.
Hedden has dedicated her career to the human services field for the past 26 years. After graduating from high school in small town Franklin, N.C in...
12/01/2025
John Deere Lindeman Crawlers
Last weekend I attended one of my favorite events. I am a member of the Lake Agassiz Two Cylinder Club and we had our “fall” meeting. It was held at the Happy Trails Saloon in Argusville, ND off I29 near Fargo. It was a beautiful day for the “long” drive but I knew it...
12/01/2025
“ASK A TROOPER” by Sgt. Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State Patrol
Question: I saw a guy in a Chevrolet Suburban towing a guy on a motorcycle using a tow strap going down the street in town. It crossed my mind, is that legally ok to do that for a long distance?
Answer: Minnesota statute says:
When...
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