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Editorial: Teach Chinese in DL schools

With China a rapidly rising economic power, it could be of great benefit for local high school students to be able to learn Chinese. It’s easy to see how a good working knowledge of the language could further local students’ careers in business, education or government.

September 01, 2010

Editorial: Food safety is broken in U.S.

The recent recall of over 550 million eggs is just the latest in a string of food recalls that make it abundantly clear much more needs to be done to protect food safety.

August 27, 2010

RR tracks: Cross with care

With two rail corridors in Becker County, including the busy east-west Burling Northern Santa Fe line, motorists and pedestrians need to be especially wary when crossing the tracks.

August 25, 2010

Editorial: LP-A case: What’s the hold up?

Jeers to the Stearns County Attorney’s Office for taking so long to make a decision on charges involving two former Lake Park-Audubon girls’ basketball coaches.

August 20, 2010

Editorial: Emmer should not skip debate PressPass

When it comes to rural issues, Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Emmer hasn’t exactly been reassuring in his campaign so far. He plans to skip a candidate forum sponsored by the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities on Thursday in Winona.

August 18, 2010

Editorial: Cheers to primary candidates PressPass

Cheers to all the candidates who competed in the primary election Tuesday. With five candidates in Becker County Commissioner District 2 and another five in District 4, there was a full slate for voters to choose from.

August 11, 2010

Cast an informed vote Tuesday PressPass

Don’t forget to vote in the primary election on Tuesday. Your vote will be worth double or triple its normal value because so few people tend to vote in primaries — the votes of those who do gain that much more importance.

By Nathan Bowe , August 06, 2010

Editorial: 5 myths about Social Security PressPass

Have you heard the news? Social Security is going broke! We have to raise the retirement age! Benefit cuts are the only way to fix the problem! The Social Security Trust Fund is full of worthless IOUs! And on top of all that, Social Security is adding to the deficit!

August 04, 2010

Editorial: Don’t be left out, vote absentee PressPass

All fired up to vote, but can’t get to the polls for the primary election on Aug. 10?

July 30, 2010

Editorial: Berg did great job, will be missed PressPass

Cheers to Becker County Administrator Brian Berg, who has taken the job of Clay County administrator in Moorhead. Berg replaced Al Roder as Becker County administrator in 2002, and over the years he set high standards for the position.

July 28, 2010

Editorial: A great economic investment PressPass

Supporters of a new regional park at Detroit Mountain are optimistic about Becker County’s chances of landing up to $500,000 in DNR parks and trails funding.

July 21, 2010

Editorial: Jeers to board majority in Frazee PressPass

Jeers to those members of the Frazee-Vergas School Board that rushed through a three-year contract extension for Superintendent Deron Stender July 12.

July 16, 2010

New laws target home violence PressPass

One accomplishment of Minnesota’s last legislative session that didn’t grab a lot of headlines was a measure that will provide more protection for victims of domestic violence.

July 14, 2010

‘Yes’ vote needed on crescent PressPass

Now is the time to move forward with the downtown Detroit Lakes “crescent” development. The Detroit Lakes City Council on Tuesday will vote on whether or not to approve a letter of intent with DLM Downtown Properties LLC to redevelop the crescent area.

July 09, 2010

Editorial: 11 ways to be a better American PressPass

As Americans, we hear a lot of talk about our “rights,” not unreasonably, considering the nation was founded on the “Bill of Rights.” But as citizens we also bear civic responsibilities.

July 07, 2010

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