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It’s Time To Stand Up For Civility

A Drop of Ink

By Reed Anfinson

Newspapers Disappear As Misinformation Spreads

A Drop of Ink

By Reed Anfinson, Publisher

AI Is Stealing Our Capacity For Creativity

A Drop of Ink

By Reed Anfinson, Publisher

Americans Becoming Ruder, Less Thoughtful

According to a recent Pew Research Center survey, many Americans say public behavior in the United States has changed

Killing An Informed Electorate With Tariffs

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abr

Let Scientists Guide Scientific Research

Americans have always prided themselves on living in one of the most advanced countries in the world when it comes to

Dennis Sheldon Forbord Death Notice

Dennis S. Forbord

What’s Really Behind Our Divisive Views

America is a divided country. We all feel it now more than ever.

Protect Our Borders With Humane Enforcement

We must have secure borders. On this liberals, conservatives, and President Trump’s supporters all agree.

David Allen Schluter

David Allen Schluter
November 21, 1946 • February 1, 2025

We Need Help Breaking Smartphone Addiction

To reduce stress and stay healthy, we work out at the local fitness center several days a week.

Ignoring Winter’s Dangers Can Be Deadly

Snow began to gently fall as we filled up our gas tank in Alexandria with plans to head home 50 miles away.

Arrogance, Ignorance, Or Was Something Missing?

Was it arrogance, ignorance, or both, that caused Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) candidate Curtis Johnson to run for t

Winter’s Isolation Can Nurture A Child’s Creativity

We have now entered the coldest days of winter, on average, for our area. Highs now average 19 degrees and lows 0.

Supporting Child Care Essential To Rural Growth

These are challenging days for communities to provide adequate and affordable child care for families.

Living In The Age Of Manipulation

How many of you think Facebook is listening to you?

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