letters

Do you hunt, hike, otherwise spend time in the woods with your dog, or just walk your dog along rural roads? Do you know your dog is in danger of...

Most of us expect our elected officials to serve all of their constituents and be familiar with and willing to address and advocate for their community, regardless of party affiliation...

I am writing to say a big thank you to Jason Londgren, Cass Lake Volunteer Fire Department chief, members of the Cass Lake Volunteer Fire Department, deputies from the Cass...

Over this past summer I was delighted to attend no less than five beautiful weddings of family members and friends. All five of these radian young couples vowed their fidelity...

Listing the president’s accomplishments will answer these two questions: Are we better off than we were four years ago? And what is the biggest contrast between him and Mr. Romney...

I nominate Athos, Porthos and Aramis to be the official spokesmen for this year’s influenza vaccination campaign. That’s right. It is once again time to roll up our sleeves for...

It is important, especially with this upcoming wolf season, that we as a society branch any disconnect between the supporters and the non-supporters of the wolf hunt. A person can...

After spending a lot of time taking into consideration all of the viewpoints and personalities haunting the residents of Helga Township, I have been drawn to the conclusion that our...

I’m voting “yes” on the marriage amendment. I have no quarrel with people being what they are, and I have no interest in what they do in the privacy of...

The Bemidji Area Chamber has again elected to support the renewal of the Independent School District 31 existing property tax referendum ($501 per pupil) that is set to expire after...

On Nov. 6 we have the opportunity to exercise one of our basic democratic rights: the right to vote. No matter what partisan line you follow I think we can...

During the fall of 2008 I had the privilege of running for a seat on the Bemidji City Council to represent Ward 5. Although the election did not turn out...

We have been as married as we can be for 15 years. We met, got to know each other and fell in love in Bemidji. After dating for three years...

The upcoming election in November will have a major impact on the economic future and well being for all Americans. Economic growth, jobs, National defense, foreign trade, government spending levels...

I am writing this letter on behalf a school board candidate Ann Long Voelkner. I have known Ann for over 15 years and served with her for two years on...