By Stan Gudmundson Peterson, MN “Tom, do you see that airplane out there? Do you suppose that he is going try race us?” I asked my pilot. “I don’t know,” he said, “but I’ve been watching him. We will find out.” We had just started our northbound leg along the border with Czechoslovakia and East Germany. We were at 75,000 feet, plus or minus, and traveling at Mach 2.8 … [Read more...]
Thoughts on Governor Walz’s announcement about schools and business restrictions
By Sen.Jeremy Miller Greetings from the district, On December 16, Governor Walz announced updates to his November executive order placing restrictions on certain businesses and activities – including bars, restaurants, gyms, and youth sports – as well as limits on social gatherings. Notably, the governor said he would allow schools to begin a rolling reopening for … [Read more...]
Loren Stafford Milne
Loren Milne, 90, of Harmony, Minn., died Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at home. Loren was born on December 22, 1930, to Leland and Mable Ida (Lund) Milne. He attended Scotland Country School for eight years and was a 1948 graduate of Harmony High School. He was drafted into the Army 1952 to 1954, (a Korean veteran) serving overseas. Shortly after returning to California working … [Read more...]
Understanding and hope
By Pastor Norm Omodt, Retired Chatfield, MN I write this last commentary for four reasons. First: To help a few million people better understand who President Trump is. He has a borderline personality, according to doctors of psychology, which means he can’t function as normally as most people. He can’t introspect, that is, he can’t examine himself to see how he is … [Read more...]
There is one thing I can say…
By Rev. Debra Jene Collum Chatfield United Methodist The church I serve, Chatfield United Methodist, has been organizing a Soup Supper and Silent Auction for the Eagles Cancer Telethon for many, many years. Like many of the ministries we do, we do it with such passion and faithfulness because we have been touched by the problem we are trying to alleviate. Hunger, lack … [Read more...]
Minnesota’s unemployment rate falls to 4.4% in November
Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped again in November, down to 4.4% from 4.6% in October, according to numbers released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). This month, the unemployment rate decline in Minnesota was due to people moving into employment. November employment data were gathered before November 21, … [Read more...]
Winter contests, competitions may begin January 14
DECEMBER 28, 2020 - BROOKLYN CENTER, MINN. – Winter sports contests and competitions under sponsorship of the Minnesota State High School League may resume beginning Thursday, January 14, 2021, after updated information within COVID-19 Youth and Adult Sports was announced today by the Minnesota Department of Health. Included in the announcement was the release of a new document … [Read more...]
Online Beef Quality Assurance and Secure Beef Supply training scheduled
University of Minnesota Extension, along with Minnesota Beef Council, will host an online Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) and Secure Beef Supply (SBS) training session January 7, 2021, from 6:30-8 p.m. Producers attending this free workshop will receive a three-year BQA certification and will learn the steps needed to begin their own Secure Beef Supply plan. In an ongoing … [Read more...]
Cold stress: Why you need to recognize it
Excessive loss of body heat can lead to serious illess, inury, even death. What is cold stress and why should farmers and ranchers be aware of its symptoms? Cold stress occurs when skin temperature, and eventually internal body temperature, decreases during exposure to cold temperatures. Near freezing temperatures, especially when combined with increased wind speed, cause … [Read more...]
Grant will help Minnesotans affected by the opioid crisis return to and stay in the workforce
The pandemic has upended many people’s lives, exacerbating a ongoing public health crisis that existed before the pandemic and continues to impact thousands of Minnesotans. The opioid crisis hasn’t gone away – and now Minnesota has more resources to help those both directly and indirectly affected by opioid addiction. The U.S Department of Labor awarded the Minnesota … [Read more...]