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Opinion

Another example of voting record

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: It was great news to read the June 28-29 article of the progress of the Marshall Aquatic Center. No doubt this project will serve our citizens well. The article noted the city received $1.1 million in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funds, passed during the Biden ...

Running in circles

Local Columns

From the end of the driveway it’s exactly 10 miles around the lake. The mix of asphalt pavement and recently improved multi-use path through the middle of Detroit Lakes takes me in a circle of rolling hills each Saturday that I’m lucky enough to be down here for my weekly long run. Each ...

The colors

Local Columns

As we prepare to celebrate the 4th of July, let us never forget what the colors of our flag tell us. Ah, the good old red, white and blue! Throughout history, these three colors have reflected many nations efforts to be a unifying symbol. So, what do these three colors mean? Well... Red ...

A developing psychopath

Community Voices

A fair question is, what are psychopaths, and where do they come from? Where can psychopaths be found? Truth be told, you don’t have to look very far. They can be found in every part of our society. They can be found in every career and job site. They can be found in the cream of ...

My memories of Taylor’s fireworks

Community Voices

It has been said that the only constant is change. This is true except if you’re hoping for change from a 20-dollar bill after filling your car’s gas tank. Tremendous changes have taken place on the farm where I launched my dairy farming career 46 years ago. When I first rented that ...