GUEST COLUMN LOGO Government is a negative influence on energy fuel policy There is perhaps no area of human endeavor more influenced by government policy than the production and use of energy fuel. And the verdict on that influence is negative.

"We're concerned at the ongoing crowding especially at Lowell, and it gives us a lot of limitations," states Superintendent Razidlo. It should be no surprise there is crowding at Lowell, since Whittier was closed a short four years ago.

May 9 is Children's Mental Health Awareness Day. It's a day to recognize the importance of promoting good mental health in our children and to recognize what can harm their mental health.

Members from the Northeastern Minnesota Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) met in Assembly April 27-29, to be encouraged in our mission and ministries together.

A few years ago, I had the privilege of chaperoning a small group of fourth- and fifth-graders who were greeting former President Jimmy Carter during his visit to Atherton, Calif., to encourage support for Habitat for Humanity.

Last fall Brainerd Public Schools launched exciting changes to the district's lunch and breakfast programs. For example, the Farm-to-School Program - featuring products from local growers such as St.

We disagree with assertions made in William Cruz' letter printed Thursday, April 19, regarding one of the classrooms at Nisswa Elementary.

When Minnesotans approved the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Constitutional Amendment in the fall of 2008, they wanted to save Minnesota's most extraordinary natural areas for future generations of Minnesotans.

It's often been said - but certainly bears repeating - that Brainerd Community Education serves the entire Brainerd Public Schools community from babies to senior citizens.

The Affordable Care Act that became law nearly two years ago. It builds on the existing health insurance and health care industries.