I had spent a good part of a year in Israel in 1974. For most of the rest of that year I was traveling and studying abroad. When I finally cam…
The Lincoln Project, an American political action committee created by a group of nationally recognized Republicans, produced numerous ads tha…
As the Republican-lead on the House Education Policy Committee, I spend a great deal of time and energy in St. Paul focused on improving the e…
We have learned so much about the powerful brain burst moments in the early years of life and the impact toxic stress, trauma, and poverty hav…
As a “Biden-backer,” I’m strongly urging the president to change one of his recommendations. San Diego parents, teachers and an attorney offer…
On January 22, 2021, the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) became international law. More than 50 nations hav…
It's snowing outside this Thursday morning and, while it's not very deep (yet), I saw a guy clearing his sidewalk and driveway with a snowblow…
Nicholas Kristof, a New York Times journalist, began his Thursday, Jan. 7, column with a quote from Donald Trump on Aug. 28, 2020. It read lik…
For a few decades now I've usually written a column near Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas, as well as a New Year's offer…
Henry Halvorson was working on a major in Spanish his senior year at the University of Minnesota-Morris, with hopes of becoming a teacher and …
(Note: That was the headline for a column written 28 years ago after there was a story on national television about Casey Ramirez, the story c…
As the Republican-lead on the House Education Policy Committee, I spend a great deal of time and energy in St. Paul focused on improving the e…
We have learned so much about the powerful brain burst moments in the early years of life and the impact toxic stress, trauma, and poverty hav…
There was an interesting moment in Washington at the end of January, on Antony Blinken’s first full day as secretary of state. Meeting with th…
As a “Biden-backer,” I’m strongly urging the president to change one of his recommendations. San Diego parents, teachers and an attorney offer…
While flicking around the sometimes-wasteland of television on Thursday afternoon, I came across a simulation on CNN of NASA's Perseverance Ro…
A few weeks ago an acquaintance asked how long it had been since I started doing this blog. I said I didn't know but figured it was probably t…
With thousands of Minnesota students still in remote learning, and school reopening guidance rumored to be coming in the coming days from the …
you should've been around 25 years ago in 1996 when a cold snap to beat most cold snaps hit the Princeton area.
Committee work has kicked into high gear as bills started moving through the legislative process in earnest this week.
On January 22, 2021, the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) became international law. More than 50 nations hav…
A nod to “1984” author George Orwell: We have met Big Brother and often, he is us.
A whole police force quitting in a small town in Mille Lacs County? It couldn't happen.
(This was one of those rare weeks when I confronted the keyboard on a Friday morning and knew what I was going to write about. So what happene…
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to hold its grip on the nation, there is good news this January for district and charter schools in Minn…
It's snowing outside this Thursday morning and, while it's not very deep (yet), I saw a guy clearing his sidewalk and driveway with a snowblow…
Almost all of us have suffered a broken heart at some time in our lives. It might have been the end of a teenage crush or the betrayal by a cl…
Nicholas Kristof, a New York Times journalist, began his Thursday, Jan. 7, column with a quote from Donald Trump on Aug. 28, 2020. It read lik…
The Minnesota Legislature convened in February 2020, expecting its work to be completed by mid-May. However, that was far from the end of it a…
For a few decades now I've usually written a column near Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas, as well as a New Year's offer…
Henry Halvorson was working on a major in Spanish his senior year at the University of Minnesota-Morris, with hopes of becoming a teacher and …
When I attend the annual Christmas program at a country church next Sunday it's a given that my thoughts will go back to more than 60 years ag…
It's 51 degrees, the sun is shining brightly and I'm sitting at a table in Princeton's spacious Mark Park. People are walking their dogs, gra…
Veteran Star Tribune columnist Pat Reusse beat me to the punch with his column in Thursday's edition but I'll go ahead anyway with comments ab…
It's looking more and more like COVID-19 isn't a hoax. (That's a tongue-in-cheek statement.)There are those who kept telling us that, as well …
Election Day is weeks behind us but questions and doubts about our state and nation’s election integrity linger. Allegations from the highest …
"It comes as no surprise that Trump is not gracious in defeat," was the opening sentence of a letter in the Opinion section of the Star Tribun…
As Minnesota hurtles through the uncharted territory of alarming coronavirus spread, record hospitalizations and deaths from the virus, it’s t…
Fifteen years ago the Princeton American Legion post sold its building, something that's happened to a lot of posts around the country in the …
The year was 1962 and Elmer Andersen, eventual publisher of the Princeton Union-Eagle, was seeking re-election as Minnesota's governor.
We've never had an election in the United States where so many people have cast their ballots before Election Day. The pandemic, of course, i…
I had my Sunday all planned out. I was going to Minneapolis, for the first time since February in this pandemic year, to watch a granddaughter…
Why should we vote ‘No’ on abolishing the Princeton Public Utilities Commission?
Lisa Fobbe is our choice for Sherburne County Commissioner in District 5.
If you are uncertain about who to vote for as Milaca mayor, cast your vote for incumbent Pete Pedersen.
I strongly support Lisa Fobbe in her effort to be re-elected as a Sherburne County Commissioner.
(Note: Even though it usually meant staying up all night, or perhaps getting only an hour or two of sleep, I always enjoyed doing election cov…
Over the past few weeks, we have published an editorial series about important election issues, including race relations, police reform, healt…
I took a look today in one of Mr. Webster's dictionaries for the meaning of the word trailblazer. One of those listed was that it was someone …
There are a few things necessary for life, number one being water. Our access to clean water determines our health and prosperity.
Milaca City Council Members and local residents were blind- sided this past week by a mass mailing from an anonymous source.
We represent a group of Lisa’s acquaintances wishing to convey to the people of Sherburne County the personal and leadership qualities we have…
Princeton voters will decide Nov. 3 whether or not to eliminate the Princeton Public Utilities Commission’s three members.
Minnesotans take great pride in our abundant natural resources. Whether we are fishing in a crystal clear lake, taking the pontoon along the s…
Remember when it used to mean something when the U.S. flag was lowered to half mast? It happened every few years or so. Now it happens with r…
The best tonic for our cratered COVID-19 economy is deep suppression of both virus and disease through vaccines and better therapeutics. We lo…
Being, very occasionally, "the voice of reason," is not a station in life I ever considered reaching. And that fact that I've been told that a…
Poll after poll continues to show that health care remains a major concern to American voters. That was the case before the COVID-19 pandemic …
To help educate the public on the current ballot question regarding the abolishment of the Princeton Public Utilities Commission, Princeton Pu…
In last week’s Union-Times Mayor Brad Schumacher attempted to justify the city council’s action to put a question on the Nov. 3 ballot to abol…
While flicking around the sometimes-wasteland of television on Thursday afternoon, I came across a simulation on CNN of NASA's Perseverance Ro…
A few weeks ago an acquaintance asked how long it had been since I started doing this blog. I said I didn't know but figured it was probably t…
With thousands of Minnesota students still in remote learning, and school reopening guidance rumored to be coming in the coming days from the …
you should've been around 25 years ago in 1996 when a cold snap to beat most cold snaps hit the Princeton area.
Committee work has kicked into high gear as bills started moving through the legislative process in earnest this week.
On January 22, 2021, the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) became international law. More than 50 nations hav…
A nod to “1984” author George Orwell: We have met Big Brother and often, he is us.
A whole police force quitting in a small town in Mille Lacs County? It couldn't happen.
(This was one of those rare weeks when I confronted the keyboard on a Friday morning and knew what I was going to write about. So what happene…
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to hold its grip on the nation, there is good news this January for district and charter schools in Minn…
It's snowing outside this Thursday morning and, while it's not very deep (yet), I saw a guy clearing his sidewalk and driveway with a snowblow…
Almost all of us have suffered a broken heart at some time in our lives. It might have been the end of a teenage crush or the betrayal by a cl…
Nicholas Kristof, a New York Times journalist, began his Thursday, Jan. 7, column with a quote from Donald Trump on Aug. 28, 2020. It read lik…
The Minnesota Legislature convened in February 2020, expecting its work to be completed by mid-May. However, that was far from the end of it a…
For a few decades now I've usually written a column near Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas, as well as a New Year's offer…
Henry Halvorson was working on a major in Spanish his senior year at the University of Minnesota-Morris, with hopes of becoming a teacher and …
When I attend the annual Christmas program at a country church next Sunday it's a given that my thoughts will go back to more than 60 years ag…
It's 51 degrees, the sun is shining brightly and I'm sitting at a table in Princeton's spacious Mark Park. People are walking their dogs, gra…
Veteran Star Tribune columnist Pat Reusse beat me to the punch with his column in Thursday's edition but I'll go ahead anyway with comments ab…
It's looking more and more like COVID-19 isn't a hoax. (That's a tongue-in-cheek statement.)There are those who kept telling us that, as well …
Election Day is weeks behind us but questions and doubts about our state and nation’s election integrity linger. Allegations from the highest …
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