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Editorials

Protect your children by following new Minnesota law when in a vehicle

According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, vehicle crashes are one of the leading causes of serious injury and death for children 7 and younger. Between 2019 and 2023, preliminary data shows that 89% of more than 12,800 children involved in an automobile crash in Minnesota but were restrained ...

Tone down the anger this political season

“I’m so angry,” the caller told one of our editors. That caller was responding to a column written by a newspaper contributor on diversity. The caller stated he was tired of hearing about diversity. The columnist was stating that diversity might prove to be important in the 2024 ...

Donating blood makes a difference

The email from the American Red Cross stated in all caps: BREAKING “Blood emergency declared , Red Cross donors needed now The Red Cross urged editors to get the word out. “The American Red Cross has now issued an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces dangerous levels of heat ...

Let’s be careful how we frame salary increases for elected officials

Do you have some free time on your hands to give back to your community? Maybe consider running for city council or mayor in your community. Volunteering to make your community a better place to live should be the main reason for running for a city council position or mayor in small ...

Promoting biofuels good for environment and MN farmers

Two recent announcements involving biofuels are important developments for the Minnesota agriculture industry and the environment. We join the Minnesota Biodiesel Council in applauding the recent letter sent to the Environmental Protection Agency by members of Congress, including Michelle ...

Common-sense approach needed for child care rules

Last April the Minnesota Department of Human Services released updated licensing standards for both child care providers and child care centers. The 97-page document includes updates to nearly every current statute. It includes specifics such as the number of certain types of toys each home ...