Minnesota

Lela reflects on recent Minnesota judge ruling
October 03, 2017
To the Editor: Almost incredibly a Minnesota judge, John R. Tunheim, just ruled that a media production business based in Minnesota cannot post a statement on their website saying they would not make films celebrating same-sex marriages. In his odd decision the judge managed to offend millions of decent moral white people by comparing white skin to sexual aberrations! The judge actually said that…
Improving Minnesota's water impact downstream starts here at home
August 23, 2016
Standing beside Lake Itasca, where the Mississippi River begins its 2,350-mile journey to the Gulf of Mexico, Gov. Mark Dayton kicked off a “Year of Water Action” in Minnesota. He urged businesses, the agricultural industry, outdoor enthusiasts, communities and families to take action to conserve and improve water quality. Throughout the next 12 months, Dayton and his administration will visit…
We need to work together for improved water quality
By Noah Hultgren, Minnesota Corn Growers Association president
July 19, 2016
A statewide editorial June 24 called on agriculture to take the lead on managing pollutants. As farmers, we’re always working to improve how we grow food, feed, fiber and fuel for an increasing world population. And when it comes to the important issue of water quality and managing pollutants, farmers are already playing an important leadership role. For example, corn farmers in Minnesota…
Minnesota dreamin'
By Brenda Winter, columnist
February 02, 2016
Tuesday morning’s weather forecast was the stuff that Minnesota dreams are made of. “Snow, heavy at times. Gusty winds will lead to blizzard conditions. High 28F. Winds NNE at 25 to 40 mph. Chance of snow 100%. Snow accumulating 5 to 8 inches. Winds could occasionally gust over 50 mph.” Yup. One hundred percent. Up to eight inches. Fifty miles per hour. School superintendents slammed school…
Living half the year in a deep freeze has its advantages
January 25, 2016
For the third straight year, Minnesota is ranked one of two strongest states in the nation. The annual analysis by the Politico Magazine is based on 15 separate categories that demonstrate the educational attainment, quality of life and economic health of each of the 50 states. New Hampshire was first in the nation. Louisiana was ranked last. States surrounding Minnesota all ranked in the top 20…

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