Lately the economy seems to be moving in the right direction. Maybe not as fast as everyone wants, but moving just the same. I submit that this is happening not through any government action but despite their inaction. Hampered from their undying allegiances to their political parties it is impossib...

I live in the Brainerd lakes area, and I'm one of millions of people committed to bringing us closer to a world free of multiple sclerosis (MS).

Positive editorial Thank you, Mike O'Rourke, for the breath of fresh air provided by your editorial in Saturday's Dispatch.

Since the founding of our nation, America has been richly blessed. However, the future of our nation is a concern of a majority of our citizens.

Since the last election, the city administrator in Crosslake resigned under protest. The city attorney asked not to be reappointed due to his discomfort with possibly unethical actions of several council members.

I just saw your article in the paper the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe will purchase the Crowne Plaza and a Doubletree Hotel in St. Paul.

Table talk Fact: We have two wonderful Crow Wing County residents serving the needs of our greater community. Mr. Bob Nystrom is an elected District 181 School Board member. Mrs.

I have had the opportunity to live in a few different towns and states over the last half century or so but have not seen the streets in such a neglected state.

Anti-hunting agenda Make no mistake the metro DFL senators and representatives effort to stop wolf hunting and trapping is part of a relentless campaign against sportsmen and women.

According to WCCO, State Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer is introducing a bill that says playgrounds must clean all surfaces children touch at least once a day.