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So much hatred

I've written at least a half-dozen columns since the start of the pandemic in Minnesota, over 10 months ago, that never saw the printed page. Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Considerations needed before local hunt OKs rifles

During the early 2020 Minnesota legislative session a bill was introduced to allow rifle deer hunting throughout the state. We have always been a shotgun with single slug zone in the approximately southwest half of Minnesota. Wednesday, January 13, 2021

In the face of a pandemic, cities strive to carry on

In March of 2020, just as legislative deadlines approached for Minnesota House and Senate policy committees to complete their work at the state Capitol and that activity was at its peak, the legislative session took an abrupt turn. Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Accepting the challenge

Governor Walz announced relaxation of the restrictions placed on Minnesota businesses and residents during his press conference last week. Those lessened restrictions went into affect Monday. Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Taking stock in our country

Where are we, as a country? It's a good question. I'll skip the Trump issue because it gets so much focus we tend to forget there are other issues. Wednesday, January 13, 2021

A look ahead at the 2021 legislative session

his year's legislative session started Tuesday and there are a lot of questions as to how the session will run and what are going to be the priorities. Wednesday, January 6, 2021