There’s a quote I recently came across that says “Volunteers aren’t free because they’re cheap, but because they’re priceless.” That definitely describes the volunteers for 4-H in Crow Wing County.   ...

“We cannot always build the future for your youth, but we can build our youth for the future” — F.D. Roosevelt From the Kinship kids and the staff we hope you know how much you are appreciated. Our volunteers truly make a difference in the lives of kids everyday.  Your giving of your time...

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Party Republicans, bending to the will of the Tea Party (it should be called the Demagogue Party), have been calling for large budget cuts. (Demagogue: one who tries to become a leader, for selfish reasons, by stirring up people’s prejudices and emotions.) I won’t say who caused the situation th...

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Local area legislators recently held a budget briefing with citizens in Brainerd to discuss the recent omnibus bills passing through the Minnesota House of Representatives and the future direction of our state. Over 25 people attended and made their voices heard....

Who should really be taking bullying classes?...

I don't think voters wanted what they're getting from Mike LeMieur in theLegislature. LeMieur's sorry voting record is starting to emerge. On March 28, LeMieur had a clear choice to take money from big  corporations and apply $45 million to renter's credit. LeMieur voted to let the offshore cor...

With the annual tax filing date just around the corner, pundits are searching for ways to make our tax code fairer and more reflective of our social incentives and burdens.  In this regard, there is a growing interest in a tax on meat, eggs, and dairy products designed to curb the self-destruct...