Minnesota Clean Car standards were recently approved after a lengthy, 18-month rulemaking process by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), including extensive public comment and approval by an administrative law judge. Clean Cars will do two things: require that gas and diesel vehicles sold in MN meet a "low emissions standard" (the same as the federal standard in … [Read more...] about Letter: Don’t Let Legislators Take Away Your Vehicle Choice
Opinion
Vaccine Incentives – Not Fair But Necessary
As states around the country seek ways to boost their stalled vaccination efforts, they are offering a wide variety of incentives to motivate the reluctant and indifferent to get their shots. Minnesota joined the fray last week with its own incentive program. To be eligible, Minnesotans 12 years of age and older must get their first vaccination between May 27 and June … [Read more...] about Vaccine Incentives – Not Fair But Necessary
Our Unsung Heroes – School Bus Drivers
We are coming to the end of a unique school year with hopes for something more 'normal' next year. It has been challenging for school boards, administrators, teachers, support staff, janitors, cooks and bus drivers. Each job has taken on a new meaning and added additional work. There has been one constant through the school year. Each morning millions of parents … [Read more...] about Our Unsung Heroes – School Bus Drivers
Letter: The Town I Once Loved
Morris felt like home when I first set foot as a freshman at the university in 2014. I believed kind and amazing people lived in this town. I was able to forge great bonds, met amazing friends, and it felt like Morris had the kindest people until the pandemic of 2020. In 2020, Morris became a place where I learned life lessons I never thought I would have to … [Read more...] about Letter: The Town I Once Loved
It’s Been A Tough Path To Mask Freedom
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz has had an impossible job. His first priority has been public safety, followed by the economic health of individuals and businesses. His critics often rebuked him for measures he implemented under his emergency authority. They were critical of business and school closures. They wanted bars and … [Read more...] about It’s Been A Tough Path To Mask Freedom
