In a recent opinion, Mr. Hansen stated that he believes the cool and wet weather of the last two months is the beginning of a cooling period that could start somewhere between 2030 and 2040. How can something that will start in 17 to 27 years be beginning now?

Last week April 21- 27 was National Volunteer Appreciation Week. I want to give a sincere thank you to all volunteers at Essentia Health and in Crow Wing County.

House Democrats are seeking a $3 billion increase in taxes and fees to erase a $627 million shortfall.

Murder trial I am very curious why the liberal media has chosen to ignore the murder trial of abortionist Dr. Kermit Gosnell in Philadelphia? It has been going on for five weeks and ABC has not one comment on it. NBC had one comment.

Last week the Minnesota State Senate voted to increase salaries for state legislators and Dale Lueck submitted a letter asking where we stood on the issue.

As we approach the 2013 National Day of Prayer this coming Thursday, May 2, we are very saddened by the choice that all of God's people are making all over the world. The earth is "groaning" as God prepares for Jesus Christ's return.

I was mortified to see a picture of a suicide victim being rescued on the front page of the Dispatch.

Recent appointments by our "Christian" president, mostly Christian Norwegians and Swedes. Arif Alikhan, assstant secretary.

Contrary to Mr. Westgard’s allegations in his recent submission, “New tax on your utility bill,” the Minnesota Renewable Energy Standard (RES) has largely kept energy prices down, and utilities throughout the state are on track or ahead of their RES goals.

Clearly, churches should have the freedom to perform wedding ceremonies for any couple that they choose and a church has never, and should never, be forced to marry any couple its religious beliefs don't condone.