WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today delivered the following opening statement at the Agriculture Committee hearing titled “Perspectives on the Fertilizer Industry: Ensuring a Stable and Affordable Supply for American Producers.” In her remarks, Senator Klobuchar addressed the … [Read more...]
Finstad Calls on DOT to Support United Airlines Service Between Rochester and Chicago O’Hare International Airport
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) sent a letter to the Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOT), Sean Duffy, and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Bryan Bedford, calling on the DOT and FAA to support United Airlines service between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) as … [Read more...]
A Pastor’s Heart
By Rev. Debra Jene Collum Chatfield United Methodist In my kitchen drawer I have a large pizza cutter. It is really too big for a typical utensil drawer insert; yet I will always find a place for it no matter where live. Because this pizza cutter is part of the pastor’s heart that goes with me wherever I find myself. I have had this fairly mundane but important pizza cutter … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project “Avatar” The Perfect Cinematic Journey
By Roland Bjerke How It Came To Be The “Avatar” movie series under the direction of James Cameron has been called by many critics “The Perfect Cinematic Journey.” As of today, there are three movies in the series, “Avatar,” “Avatar: Way of the Water,” and “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” with the hopes of a fourth on the way. You might know the director James Cameron from other movies … [Read more...]
Why the Theory of Evolution is Wrong
By Stan Gudmundson Peterson, MN Darwin claimed in his book “Origin of Species” that evolution explained life on earth. And that the universe was just happenstance. I suppose many assumed that a better understanding of science would confirm that he was correct. But that isn’t how it has worked out. As we learned more about the universe, we have found that facts are … [Read more...]
Don’t Punish Cities For Not Recognizing New State Flag
ST. PAUL – Should cities and counties be financially punished for refusing to fly the new Minnesota state flag? Minnesota House Democrats say yes, as a new bill would reduce state funding to a local government that chose to recognize the state’s previous flag. State Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston) said this violates state statute. “Under state law, cities and … [Read more...]
Four Generations
By Harvey Benson Harmony, MN What do you see for your farm and the area around after four generations? Equally, what would you like to see? I know what I’d like to see; a vibrant farm area with thriving villages. Is that the way things are going? Not at all. Farmers are getting older (as we all are) and in the next 15 years a great many will pass their farm on, … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project – Loss is the Greatest Human Experience
By Micah Steffens A while ago, I was talking to someone, and they had told me that they believe that anger is the rawest emotion a person can have. While I can see their opinion and would agree that it is a very raw emotion, I personally believe that it is not THE strongest. There is one more emotion that would fit the “raw” human emotions, and I believe that sadness is tied … [Read more...]
Why Your Tab Fees Have Increased and How I’m Trying To Fix It
By Senator Jeremy Miller Over the past several weeks, I have been hearing from many constituents sharing their frustration about the cost of their license tab fees. People have been asking why they are higher and why they are not decreasing each year like they used to. I introduced a bill that would roll things back to what they used to be, but I also thought it was … [Read more...]
Finstad Votes to Fully Fund Department of Homeland Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) released the following statement after voting in support of legislation that would extend current funding levels for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through May 22, 2026: “For 42 days, Senate Democrats have put our national security at risk by withholding DHS funding because they would rather cause chaos than … [Read more...]