Our society has become more unequal. As citizens, we need to address fairness and justice. This requires addressing the ‘success to the successful’  feedback loop (also know as the “rich get richer”). Instead of politicians leveling the playing field, many have increased the advantage o...

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is getting ready to allow newer cars and light trucks to use gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol. But in letters released Tuesday, a dozen domestic and foreign manufacturers complained that the higher ethanol content could damage their vehicles’ engines...

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I do not understand the mindless masses standing on the corner yelling the party line, tax the rich, distribute the wealth. Why should someone that has done well pay a larger share of tax than me? How is that fair? Believe me, I am not rich and not a big fan of high taxes, but why should my share be...

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Someone suggested to me that the GOP — Grand Old Party — should be renamed Greedy Old Party. This is because they care only for protecting the wealthiest of Minnesotans. They have no heart, for they put the whole state into anxiety with their shutdown antics. Their economic policies hurt the poo...

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Lakes Area Interfaith Caregivers and Faith in Action for Cass County will be open and providing full services during the possible state shutdown. After losing all state funding in 2010, both organizations have been blessed with increased local support from many churches, civic groups, businesses and...

It was reported in the media this past weekend that our Gov. Dayton walked out of a budget meeting. He was next shown marching in the Gay Pride Parade in Minneapolis. What does that tell you about his priorities? I wonder if he realizes that with his actions, that he will be a one-term governor. ...