The author of the April 30, 'Right to Marry' says: "It seems clear to me that our government shouldn't be in the business of deciding who is and who isn't "normal" enough to marry someone they love.

As Mother’s Day approaches I find myself in a very contemplative mood because this is the first time in my life I do not have a mother to honor. Certainly I can honor her memory, but that doesn’t fill the void in my aching heart.

Enough with the sin taxes.

Hurry for the Zombie Crawl! What an excellent event for an excellent cause. It was a beautiful day and I had so much fun watching all the families and people running around downtown on the scavenger hunt.

Rep. Joe Radinovich, DFL-Crosby came out in favor of legislation that would support gay marriage, an issue that is being bandied about in St. Paul.

The following is a letter sent to Cathy VanRisseghem, Mayor of Little Falls on April 26, 2013.

"I can make a firm pledge. Under my plan no family making less than $250,000 a year will see any form of tax increase.

You asked "What difference does it make?" Well maybe nothing to you, being you are so concerned with ducking any responsibility for the death of these four Americans. It happened under your watch and management.

For over 100 years, my family has owned and operated Ruttger’s Bay Lake Lodge and have prided ourselves at creating a fantastic get-a-way for Minnesotans and others from across the country.

I pray every day that the Freedom to Marry bill at our state capitol will pass. It's due to my strong religious faith that I believe we should celebrate the love of our fellow brothers and sisters.