|
Delay is not always the best plan but you can’t do everything today.
You can delay paying your utility bills a few days but you can’t delay for very long because the utility company will …
more
By Dr. Glenn Mollette
|
7/10/26
|
|
Governor Tim Walz visited Open Cupboard in Maplewood last week to highlight the launch of the Office of Public Service and announce the office's eight inaugural Service to Success grantees. The new …
more
7/10/26
|
|
It is a custom to celebrate Independence Day on July 4th with cookouts, family get togethers, boating and fireworks. The national holiday holds such great significance because of what it represents: …
more
By John M Galer
|
7/2/26
|
|
On Wednesday, the Minnesota House Fraud Prevention and State Oversight Committee adopted its Majority Report, capping a far-reaching two-year investigation into systemic fraud within Minnesota state …
more
By Tom Dippel District 41-B
|
5/20/26
|
|
On Friday May 15, the Senate passed an e-bike and motorized bicycle safety bill to update state law in response to the rising use of these vehicles and to help protect Minnesotans from injuries. …
more
By Senator Judy Seeberger
|
5/20/26
|
|
The week following our Easter/Passover holiday break will be known as the “just one more vote” week, as a handful of common sense provisions received votes on the Minnesota House floor. All of …
more
By Tom Dippel, District 41-B
|
4/22/26
|
|
|
Remember the days when Governor Ventura demanded lower vehicle tab fees, and Minnesotans paid a flat rate of $189 for a new car and that dropped to a flat fee of $89 after that?
Yeah, those days …
more
By Tom Dippel District 41-B
|
4/1/26
|
|
Fraud Update I’ve heard the concerns of many of my constituents about fraud and the theft of taxpayer dollars, and I share those concerns. I’m incredibly frustrated that programs meant to help …
more
By Senator Judy Seeberger
|
4/1/26
|
|
|
The Minnesota House of Representatives is once again open for business after lawmakers returned to St. Paul on Tuesday for the start of the 2026 legislative session. The off year of the legislative …
more
By Tom Dippel District 41-B
|
2/25/26
|
|
At Hastings Public Schools, one of our core values is Partnership. We believe we are strongest when we collaborate with students, families, businesses, and our broader community to support learning …
more
By Dr. Kristine Wehrkamp Herman
|
2/18/26
|
|
When I pulled out of the high school parking lot last Tuesday night, leaving the GOP precinct caucus and heading to the DFL caucus, I had the feeling I was missing something important. At the middle …
more
By Graham P. Johnson
|
2/11/26
|
|
About a month ago, I shared details about the rampant fraud that is taking place in Minnesota. At that time a report stated that Minnesota taxpayer …
more
By Tom Dippel, District 41-B
|
1/14/26
|
|
Legislative update: State Rep. Tom Dippel column head
Walz administration is responsible for statewide fraud
Minnesota has a fraud problem. For years, the Walz administration and Democrats …
more
By Tom Dippel, District 41-B
|
12/11/25
|
|
We can’t think about December without thinking about Christmas. December is saturated with Christmas. Christmas shopping, Christmas baking, Christmas Carols, Christmas television programs, …
more
By Dr. Glenn Mollette
|
12/10/25
|
|
School Board Election Results The votes are in, and we are pleased to share the results of the recent school board election. Elaine Mikel-Mulder will continue serving on the ISD 200 School Board. We …
more
By Dr. Kristine Wehrkamp Herman
|
11/12/25
|
|
I proclaimed Saturday as Loser Day. It needs a little explaining. My first job out of college, I wrote sports in a town of about 10,000 residents. It was a grind of a job. I would start Monday at …
more
By John McLoone
|
11/12/25
|
|
|
There’s a guy in the grocery store who is really mad at a guy he works with. It seems the other guy is getting the “cake” jobs, and it really bugs him. This I know because we …
more
By John McLoone
|
11/6/25
|
|
|
From time to time, as I get older – an older I am getting – I need a break of a few weeks from my weekly message to you fine readers. The inspiration isn’t what it used to be. In …
more
By John McLoone
|
10/29/25
|
|
Strong communities don’t just happen. They rely on connection—residents knowing what’s going on, businesses reaching the customers who keep them open, and citizens having the facts …
more
By Dean Ridings
|
10/8/25
|
|
Homecoming week was a true celebration of Raider pride! From spirited dress-up days and the fun of the powderpuff football game, to the energy of our marching band, the recognition of our Homecoming …
more
By Dr. Kristine Wehrkamp Herman
|
10/1/25
|
