A May 23 letter writer said, “We do not live in a democracy, we live in a republic.”

Firearm safety The firearm safety instructors from the Randall area would like to thank the following organizations for their support of our Firearm Safety class this spring: Randall Sportsmen’s Club, Big Lake Sportsmen’s Club, Little Falls Sportsmen’s Club, Morrision County Pheasants Forever,...

Hunger can affect anyone, anywhere, any age. Do you know that one out of six people in the United States don't have enough access to food? Hunger could be impacting someone you know - your friend, neighbor or co-worker.

Dispatch rate hike With your Weekend Edition on May 11, you inserted a flyer dated May 10 of an increase in the subscription (price) for the Brainerd Dispatch. If you want a few clients to have "digital" access and that value is quoted at $14.

Child care unions Those of you who know me, probably expected me to voice my opinion. I can already hear the sighs but please bear with me. Child care is my live, my passion.

Judgment call Well, I saw a bumper sticker the other day that set me to thinking. It was a political statement about a religious belief, it stated you can't be pro-abortion and a Christian.

It's all politics Let's see.

Every natural tragedy, like the tornadoes this week in Oklahoma, bring a floodgate of memories to all of the people, who once worked or are still working as first responders. I know for me it was Fridley, Minn., in 1965. How well I remember the eerie darkness that night as it fell over a community s...

Memorial Day Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. It was at the beginning of the last century that people enlarged the holiday to include all relatives who have passed away.

Proud of Joe, John I am proud to have Joe Radinovich and John Ward representing the citizens of our area in St. Paul.