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Worry about trivia overload, not Fox News

It seems that Barack Obama has gotten himself into a war with Fox News. I realize that’s a little like saying that Poland got itself into a war with Germany in 1939, but there’s a difference: Barack had a choice.

GOP ducks role as ‘party of yes’ on health reform

Late in the game, Republicans are proposing alternatives to Democratic health care reform, but they’re certainly not being bold.

Pioneer Editiorial: A tradition opens in state forests

The forests surrounding the Bemidji area become a hotbed of activity early Saturday morning as the Minnesota firearms deer season opens.

Minnesota leads way in biodiesel use

As chairman of the Minnesota House Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs Finance Committee, I am committed to promoting sound legislation that will energize our rural economy. I also agree with the majority of Minnesotans that we must reduce our dependence on foreign sources of oil, and am a strong advocate for the use and production of renewable fuels.

At key moment, Obama leaves post open

Medicare and Medicaid, the federal government’s health insurance programs for the elderly and poor, play a big role in the health care reform proposals being considered on Capitol Hill. President Obama and Democrats in Congress hope to cut Medicare spending by nearly a half-trillion dollars over the next decade, and reform plans call for a big expansion of Medicaid during the same period.

Persell climate change support will cost us all

This is in response to the letter by DFL Rep. John Persell . Whereas he has a wind generator at his residence, I am sure he has notified his electric suppler to remove the meter and service.

Agriculture remains key industry for Minnesota

Anyone who lives in rural Minnesota knows that agriculture is central to our way of life. We’re surrounded by fields and livestock, passing a tractor on the way into town is a regular experience, and virtually all of us either work in agriculture-related jobs ourselves or have family and friends employed in the industry.

Pioneer Editorial: Bemidji a model for health care

Health services has become a huge industry for Bemidji. It’s top two providers together mean jobs for about 1,400 people and an annual payroll of more than $90 million.

Clean energy jobs bill benefits all Americans

As the Senate debates the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act, it’s important to remember just how vital this legislation is to our country’s clean energy future and the economy.

Unharvested forest areas part of outdoors beauty

I have had the good fortune of living in this community for 26 years. When I used to come up here from Iowa to visit my in-laws, I never wanted to leave. I took me awhile to get here but I have never regretted the move.

What a difference a year makes!

One year ago Barack Obama turned the political establishment upside down with a resounding national election that, according to so-called experts, spel-led the end of influence and legitimacy for the GOP for years, perhaps decades to come.

Pioneer Editorial: Energy shift from coal to nuclear

The demise Monday of the Big Stone II power plant could pose future power problems in the Upper Midwest.

Bemidji State fields an exciting football team

If you have been noticing the sounds of cowbells, air horns and duck calls during Saturday afternoons, you’ll be pleased to know that it isn’t the city of Bemidji being swarmed by animals or large ships; rather, it is the cheers of the devoted football fans cheering on the Bemidji State Beavers.

Obamacare: Startling new revelations

First, we learned that a $500 billion cut in Medicare will dramatically affect the quality and quantity of health care available to America’s senior citi-zens. Grand-ma’s access is being slashed to add illegal immigrants and 20-some-things into the insurance system. However, this revelation pales in rela-tion to what we heard this week.