opinion

We write in opposition to the oil pipeline corridor, known as the Sandpiper, proposed by the Enbridge Corporation. We believe that the company has demonstrated neither the need nor the appropriateness of its preferred corridor. Enbridge has marshaled its abundant resources to argue...

Regarding the Enbridge Sandpiper pipeline: Ground freezes. Pipelines break. Oil Spills. Water is rendered undrinkable. Bottled water will arrive sometime tomorrow. Environment is compromised. Children stop swimming in lakes. Tourism ends. Businesses close. People leave... Will...

We have seen some bad structure fires during the last few winters. Homes were lost and property was destroyed. Let’s not let that happen this winter. Most home fires occur in the winter and peak in January, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. More than $2...

A letter to the editor on Jan. 8 raised questions about pipe that has been stocked between Park Rapids and Bemidji. As the writer suggested, this pipe is related to Enbridge’s Sandpiper Pipeline Project. The writer questioned why the pipe was delivered now, prior to receiving regulatory...

The IRS is now processing tax returns, and the agency continues to emphasize the convenience and security of their online services for taxpayers. Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota offers some helpful tips for the public as tax season kicks into gear. “Most of...

The 2015 Legislative Session has just started and it appears Rep. Dave Hancock is giving up when it comes to fixing our state’s transportation infrastructure. As a rural legislator, I know how important our roads and bridges are to our residents and farmers. During the campaign,...

The committee that I am most looking forward to serving on this session is the Greater Minnesota Economic and Workforce Development Policy Committee. On Tuesday and Thursday of this past week, I was honored to chair this committee as committee Chair Bob Gunther was away from the Legislature....

Thank you citizens of Hubbard County for supporting the 2014 Lutheran Social Services Taste of Christmas dinner and financial appeal. Your financial support of the LSS Senior Nutrition Program provides meals for seniors through our diner’s club and at various dining sites. Meals...

There is much controversy (pro and con) over the proposed Enbridge pipeline in our area. Based on the comments expressed at the public hearings I’ve attended and the letters to the editor I’ve read relative to this issue, most of the opponents’ comments appear to be based on...

If you’re sick, stay home. That’s the advice from state health leaders. With the state in the midst of a particularly tough influenza season, health officials are urging Minnesotans to protect themselves and others by staying home when they are ill. The latest weekly influenza...

In the first week of the 2015 Legislative session, the Senate announced its first six bills aimed at helping Minnesotans across the state recover from natural disasters, secure well-paying jobs, protect their children, and better their educations. These first bills are important steps...

If you are ever told to pay a fine for missing jury duty, don’t shell out a penny. It’s a scam, one that’s been around awhile but still seems to catch a few unsuspecting victims. The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) sent out a warning about the jury...

All too soon another anniversary legalizing abortion will be here Jan. 22. Life is precious. It’s not always easy and sometimes doesn’t even seem fair, but to the little ones that are aborted, there will never be an opportunity to experience joy or hardship. They’re the ones...

Due to several circumstances, our Hubbard Prairie Sleigh Festival will not be held this February. Organizers are aiming their sights to resume festivities next year, tentatively scheduled for Feb. 28. Sincere thanks to all those who have made these last three years a success –...