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
Opinion
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
Letter: Chauven’ s Prison Sentence Is Too Harsh
The prosecutors for the State of Minnesota are asking the judge in the Derek Chauvin case to send him to prison for more than the 40 years. Why so long? It's because they want to punish him for a murder he most likely did not do intentionally. Prisons should be to protect us from those who do bad things and may do bad things again. Sure, Chauvin did a terrible thing, … [Read more...] about Letter: Chauven’ s Prison Sentence Is Too Harsh
