Opinions
To the Editor:
The telecommunications networks are trying once again to do away with state regulatory oversight.
H.F. 1665 is legislation that would prohibit discriminatory pricing, service quality rules and protection against having your phone shut off without notice.
This bill would eliminate...
This week’s column will update readers on the replacement of the No Child Left Behind Act with new legislation called Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). ESSA will be implemented at the beginning of the 2017-18 school year.
There are two significant differences that this writer understands between...
To the Editor:
Every year, millions of people’s lives are forever changed by crime. They are our families, neighbors, friends, and colleagues. Crime victims often struggle to work, pay bills, or support their loved ones. Many have life-changing injuries and need long-term care and support.
April...
Summer is just a few short weeks away and this summer will be another busy one at your local school district as our Deferred Maintenance Project enters Phase IV. This week’s column will discuss the major projects scheduled for completion this summer.
The secondary school will see most of the work...
The information in this week’s column is based on an article and a presentation by the Minnesota Rural Education Association and this writer hereby cites that organization.
The Minnesota House and Senate have given preliminary approval to an education spending plan that using one method of...
Dear Neighbors,
Spring is in the air! We’re working hard today in St. Paul, but I can’t wait to get back to Little Falls to spend some time with the family. Before the weekend officially starts, I wanted to make sure you were up-to-date on what’s happening at the Capitol.
Last week, we passed a $...
The Minnesota State High School League recently changed the assignment of schools for playoffs in high school sports. While your local school district will remain a member of the Prairie Conference, we will see significant changes in the sports of basketball and football. Please see our...
The Minnesota State Legislature is at work and this week’s column will update readers on the progress (or lack thereof) of the legislature on those issues that are critical to your school district. A reminder that the views expressed in this column are solely mine and do not necessarily reflect the...
Safe communities require that the police have the trust of the community that they serve and protect. Police-Citizen trust is an ongoing project that Long Prairie Chief of Police has been working on since he came to Long Prairie years ago.
“My job here is to keep everybody in the community safe,”...
Dear Neighbors,
It’s hard to believe we’re most of the way through March, but Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Be safe this weekend, and have fun celebrating the holiday.
Early last week, we passed a major bill to help our state. The bipartisan legislation we passed is part of our continued effort to fix...
