In the recent opinion editorial by Timothy Houle, Crow Wing County administrator, "County Government Spending. The Rest of the Story," our union workers and their lawsuit is discussed.

By Wayne Wolden Wadena Mayor This past Sunday, June 17, marked the two year anniversary of the EF4 tornado that ravaged the city of Wadena-damaging over 400 homes, 20 businesses, the community center, ice arena, and our high school.

By Cal Thomas Tribune Media Services Don't you find it odd that the word extremism seems to apply only to conservative Republicans? Terminology often drives political discourse and those who control the terms often determine the outcome.

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By Lowell Johnson Fort Ripley While watching my son play basketball with my grandsons the other day, I started thinking about the important role fathers play as coaches, and especially as emotion coaches.

By Ralph Westgard The Obama administration and the Department of Defense (DOD) are under the delusion that energy fuel supplies for our armed forces are subject to the whims of potentially hostile governments.

By STEVE LUND Brainerd School District Recently, the Brainerd School Board approved the district's operating budget for the 2012-13 school year.

By Kurt Martin Brainerd In your editorial last week, you reported that our national debt was 70 percent of the GDP. I'd be curious as to where you are sourcing your statistical data.

By Terry McCollough Retired Dispatch Publisher High school graduation season is fully upon us, and this rite of passage is being marked by balloons – often in school colors – across the countryside, noting the site of family gatherings to salute the graduates. Somewhat less conspicuous ...

Our middle class is battered, bruised and on the ropes perhaps, but ready and willing to get back to work to make America strong once more....