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Nuclear energy remains a risky technology after almost 50 years

In the past few weeks I’ve read several editorials about nuclear energy which say that it should maybe become part of our future. One by a libertarian columnist claims that nuclear power has run into too many political obstacles. It states that no one was hurt by the near disaster at Three Mile Island, Pennsylvania in the late 1970s. It says that people are exposed to radiation in many ways, air travel as well as other everyday activities. A more objective political editorial states that Minnesota’s moratorium on new nuclear power plants might be an issue in Election 2026. Many ...

Klein hits the sweet spot when it comes to entrepreneurship

You never know who you are going to run into when you attend Eats and Beats events held on Third Street Thursday evenings. It’s really been a successful venture by Visit Marshall. As advertised, there’s good music, food and even beer. Each time I have attended, I see lots of people — ...

On the Porch

The First National Bank of Marshall opened its doors on Sept. 8, 1891. The original capital stock of $50,000 was owned by H.M. Langland, G.W. Pitts, M.W. Harden, R.M. Addison, C.F. Johnson, Olof Pehrson, F.E. Parsons, and Andrew Nelson. These men also served in management of the bank as the ...

Finance 101: The lessons every college-bound kid should learn now

Sending a child to college marks an important milestone for families, bringing both new opportunities and natural questions. It’s often the first time students manage money independently while balancing classes, new responsibilities and newfound freedom. This transition also creates a ...

May I suggest

There are some suggestions you should accept, and there are some you should respectfully leave alone. Knowing the difference usually makes for a smoother sailing through life's waters. Having had my share of suggestions offered to me over the years, permit me to offer some suggestion based on my experiences. May I suggest we always keep moving forward? Yes, life throws a curve ball at us when we are expecting a fast ball, but we learn, get up off the mental floor and keep on going. Just keep moving forward. As we Northerners know, Old Man Winter occasionally dumps a load of snow ...