Historical Reflections

A broomball game was held during the Lions Trout derby this year and the winners are the local high school teachers over the Lions Club team. In front from left are Charles Beberg, Darold Rosbacka holding the trophy, and Stuart Jackson; rear row: Jeremy Foldenaur, Richard Riedberger and Larry Carlson. –Humphrey photo

Potential cuts to Medicaid pose significant threats to the county

With the Federal government threatening Medicaid, Cook County Public Health and Human Services has provided a look at how many people could be impacted by any budgetary cutbacks and the Department of Human Services recently released a series of fact sheets on Medicaid or Medical Assistance in the State of Minnesota.

When is no really no?

You're in Target, and your child asks you for a toy. You simply say, 'No, not today.' He tells you why, in a couple of words, he should have what he wants. You change your mind, relent, and get him the toy—were you wrong before?

Government waste?

Recently many members of the community at the end of county 70 in Hovland received letters from COOP L&P requesting easements to allow for installation of electrical lines and broadband service. The letters state that the COOP has received federal funds to expand broadband into remote areas and this area was on the list. The area in question has no full-time residents and is comprised of nothing but 3 season cabins. While I would expect and support broadband development where it is needed, I cannot fathom using federal $ to send power and fiber into an area that will see little if any use.

Stop Musk and Trump

Scary. Reckless. Cruel. Illegal. Dangerous. Destroying our American democracy. We must work together to stop it. Speak out. Speak up.

As I See It

If you voted for Trump, you should be embarrassed

Todd Weiler’s dedication to skiing is truly inspiring

I knew he was a familiar face. Every year, about this time, he comes and eats at the same table at Birch Terrace. He is alone, and a couple of years back, I asked him what brought him to this neck of the woods in February.