EDITORIALS
DNR lacks land mgmt. resources
How the state Department of Natural Resources manages its lands has been a sore point for northern counties for decades. Now, the Minnesota Legislative Auditor’s Office, in a report issued late last week, finds that the DNR continues to buy up land for various reasons but lacks the resources and personnel to adequately mange them for their perceived purpose. That may include wildlife management areas, parks, trails and other natural areas.March 12, 2010
Watch out for ‘free trial offers’
This is National Consumer Protection Week, and it’s only fitting that Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson is warning Minnesotans to be on guard against so-called “free” trial offers that bear hidden terms and conditions.March 10, 2010
Editorial: Cities (mostly) helped by liquor stores
For the most part, city-owned liquor stores have been good to this part of Minnesota.March 05, 2010
Cheers to county, jeers to ‘live checks’ 
Cheers to Becker County for fixing the big outdoor clock over the courthouse entrance.
March 03, 2010
‘No new taxes’ is ruining Minnesota
When it comes to the quality of life, you get what you pay for.
That’s bad news for Minnesota, which has spent much of the last decade merrily dismantling the high-tax, high-services tradition that had made the state a national leader.
February 24, 2010
Political polarization: It’s time for us all to say enough is enough
Why do some people seem to think that the best way to defend their viewpoint is to ridicule someone else’s opinion?
February 19, 2010
Pawlenty budget cuts hard in County
No good deed goes unpunished.
Becker County found that out this week with the unveiling of Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s recent budget proposal.
February 17, 2010
Snowball effect: Bring back Detroit Mountain ski area
It’s great to see the community come together around a good idea — and that groundswell is happening right now over a plan to bring back Detroit Mountain as a recreation area.
February 12, 2010
Jeers to Pawlenty for ‘drive-by rant’
Jeers to Gov. Tim Pawlenty for his unwarranted criticism of Bemidji during his Jan. 29 radio show.
February 10, 2010
DNR to anglers: Enjoy the ice, but don’t make a mess
It’s hard to beat ice fishing if you want to get away for some quiet enjoyment, but a few slobs are giving all anglers a bad name.
February 05, 2010
Fed budget scary but necessary
The federal budget proposed by President Barack Obama on Monday is scary. It proposes a sea of red ink well into the future, saddling us and our offspring with enough federal debt to sink a battleship.
February 03, 2010
Cheers to Vikes for great season
Cheers to the Minnesota Vikings for an entertaining season.
January 27, 2010
State deadline on teacher contracts needs to go
There must be a better way to negotiate teacher contracts in Minnesota.
January 22, 2010
Ban cell phone use while driving?
The vast majority of cell phone owners who safely use them while driving have a right to be upset about a federal push to make everybody “hang up and drive.”
January 20, 2010
Health reform talks must be transparent
The time arrives for serious discussion on health care reform in Washington, D.C. Work will be done to find a compromise package that can be accepted by the U.S. House and U.S. Senate, based bills both chambers passed late last year.
January 15, 2010
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