Opinions
Dear Neighbors,
The 2023 legislative session concluded late last month, and it will most likely be remembered for the massive increase in state spending (more than 40 percent) while raising taxes by $10 billion despite a $17.5 billion state surplus.
In terms of real numbers, the new two-year budget...
Dear Friends,
I was proud to fight all session long for funding for the Geneva-L’Homme Dieu boat channel. This critical funding will be used to expand the culvert, allowing more boats to use it. I was disappointed, however, that this important project was tucked into a bonding bill that was chock...
School is out for summer but that certainly doesn’t mean things are slowing down. The secondary didn’t miss a beat with summer school starting June 5. Our first elementary summer session will start on June 26 with additional weeks July 10 and July 31. We also have a host of community ed...
To the editor:
As a Catholic, I am shocked at such blatant disrespect for nuns by the Sisters of Perpetual INDULGENCE at a future Los Angeles Dodgers base ball game. Our Sisters give their lives to God and SERVE OTHERS in many capacities. They praise God with the Psalms (songs) three or seven...
That graduation is once again upon us. We are immensely proud to congratulate the over 70 exceptional graduates who have successfully completed their educational journey. As Thunder Nation unites in celebration, we honor the dedication, perseverance, and outstanding achievements of these remarkable...
To the Editor:
What is a mission statement? Some folks term a mission statement as a summary of a company’s vision and culture.
For example, here are some mission statements that I found for Norfolk Southern (a railroad company which had a hazardous spill in East Palestine, OH. this past...
The Minnesota House of Representatives gave final approval on Monday to legislation that provides funding for a variety of projects around the state with a heavy emphasis on public infrastructure like clean water, wastewater treatment, roads, bridges, flood mitigation, and preservation of state-...
Back in 2019 the Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Secondary was recognized as a U.S. News Silver School. One of the major components for this recognition was being one of the first schools to offer college in the schools. We were among the first secondary schools to provide students the opportunity to...
Greg Van Hoever is our head cook and responsible for feeding roughly 1,000 people every day. He heads what is called our Hot Lunch Program. This is a program ran through the United Stated Department of Agriculture (USDA) and is also related to our breakfast program. Feeding those 1,000 people...
Dear Neighbors,
Once again, House Democrats have voted to significantly raise taxes on every business and every person in Minnesota that earns a paycheck.
Earlier this week, they approved a plan that would create a mandatory, government-run paid leave program funded by tax increases on virtually...
