I will grant you that the Wagner family is a little different.
Editor’s note: The APG of East Central Minnesota Editorial Board reached out to the two leaders of the Minnesota House of Representatives after the November election, asking each to share their ideas and expectations for the upcoming session, in light of the very close margin of membership. The editorial board saw this as an opportunity for leadership from both parties to reflect on a bipartisanship approach that will consider all Minnesotans.
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In the final weeks of the 2023-24 school year, I’m filled with gratitude for our incredible staff and community support surrounding our studen…
Over the last several years, our state government has operated under one-party Democrat control where we saw party-line votes spending the ent…
The 2024 election made it clear that Minnesota is a closely divided state, and voters chose a tied Minnesota House of Representatives. While t…
Lost in all the hubbub surrounding Tuesday’s elections was another important event that is celebrated this coming Monday.
Election Day is now less than two weeks away. The crescendo from here to Nov. 5 will be intense, but soon the concentrated media scrutiny and …
This is a story about two baseball teams.
Parents around this area are about to embark upon one of the most important journeys they can take: Sending their children to school.
Losing a spouse is one of the most painful experiences anyone can have. Unfortunately, widows and widowers have to deal with more than just th…
In the final weeks of the 2023-24 school year, I’m filled with gratitude for our incredible staff and community support surrounding our studen…
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Some Minnesota high school and college students are deeply concerned about the Israel-Hamas War, and wondering what they can do.
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In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life.
I have watched the campus protests happening around the country with increasing dread.
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County News Review reader Lawrence Nelson wrote:
It’s very sad to be writing this and sharing with all of you that my time at the County News Review has come to an end.
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A few weeks back, my hometown was in the news.
Dear EarthTalk: “What’s causing the decline in U.S. wild turkey populations?” – John Groveton, Alexandria, VA
A couple of weeks ago a group of local newspapers in Savage, Shakopee, Prior Lake, Jordan, Chaska, Chanhassen, Hutchinson and Litchfield annou…
Eugene Piccolo did what all great teachers do. He inspired, encouraged, challenged, and prepared everyone he worked with for independence, for…
This week I have had the pleasure of spending a significant portion of my time working alongside staff in the daily operations of school. Expe…
Last week we all heard that O.J. Simpson died of cancer at the age of 76.
In the busy hallways of our buildings, silent champions weave through the hustle and bustle, offering their time, energy, and expertise withou…
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Dear EarthTalk: What is “pre-bunking” when it comes to climate change? -- J.D., Albany, NY
In education, it’s often the small things that leave a lasting impact. We are celebrating Staff Appreciation Week at North Branch Area Public …
County News Review reader Lawrence Nelson wrote:
It’s very sad to be writing this and sharing with all of you that my time at the County News Review has come to an end.
No one should be deterred from seeking medical help for themselves or a loved one for fear of going into a debt they can’t afford. No one shou…
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve fielded many questions about the eclipse that passed over a large chunk of North America. Friends wondered…
It is important for school districts to maintain effective financial management practices and to work to establish a strong credit rating, so …
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A few weeks back, my hometown was in the news.
Dear EarthTalk: “What’s causing the decline in U.S. wild turkey populations?” – John Groveton, Alexandria, VA
A couple of weeks ago a group of local newspapers in Savage, Shakopee, Prior Lake, Jordan, Chaska, Chanhassen, Hutchinson and Litchfield annou…
Eugene Piccolo did what all great teachers do. He inspired, encouraged, challenged, and prepared everyone he worked with for independence, for…
This week I have had the pleasure of spending a significant portion of my time working alongside staff in the daily operations of school. Expe…
Last week we all heard that O.J. Simpson died of cancer at the age of 76.
In the busy hallways of our buildings, silent champions weave through the hustle and bustle, offering their time, energy, and expertise withou…
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