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At the time this story went to print Tuesday night, the race for Minnesota's 7th Congressional District seat was undecided between incumbent Democrat Collin Peterson, Republican challenger Lee Byberg and Independence Party candidate Adam Steele. The election was a rematch for Peterson...

There's a hilarious ad on TV about how Washington D.C. has changed Collin Peterson. Mr. Lee Byberg, you should know that I am sometimes asked if I ever vote for Republicans and I reply, "I vote for a Republican every two years, his name is Collin Peterson.'' I consider Mr. Peterson...

In a recent editorial, the West Central Tribune "endorsed" Collin Peterson, saying he "...treats all with respect." While Peterson may have a 22-year average of being a moderate, the last four years have proven otherwise. "Getting along and being respectful," does not entail calling...

Editor's Note: This editorial has been updated to clarify that Lee Byberg opposes the dairy section of the proposed Farm Bill of 2012.

MAHNOMEN -- U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson was endorsed Saturday at the 7th Congressional District DFL Convention in Mahnomen. More than 160 delegates attended the convention at the Shooting Star event center. Peterson was endorsed on a voice vote majority that was "pretty overwhelming,"...

MAHNOMEN -- U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson was endorsed Saturday at the 7th Congressional District DFL Convention in Mahnomen. More than 160 delegates attended the convention at the Shooting Star event center. Peterson was endorsed on a voice vote majority that was "pretty overwhelming,"...

To all those who voted for Collin Peterson on Nov. 2: People deserve their government. Congressman Peterson just voted against the repeal of Obamacare. Shame on us. Tim Chermak Willmar

In the Seventh Congressional District we expect that our Congressman is going to be above the normal political tomfoolery. Unfortunately, our current Congressman, Collin Peterson, has fallen short in his last term. He has resorted to smoke-and-mirrors politics to ensure that he is...

Collin Peterson is the clear choice for voters this November. Collin Peterson has been in office for many years. There are many reasons why you shouldn't give Peterson a pink slip this November. Collin Peterson has been an advocate for small farmers and small-business owners for all...

Collin Peterson is the clear choice for voters this November. Collin Peterson has been in office for many years. There are many reasons why you shouldn't give Peterson a pink slip this November. Collin Peterson has been an advocate for small farmers and small-business owners for all...

In the Seventh Congressional District we expect that our Congressman is going to be above the normal political tomfoolery. Unfortunately, our current Congressman, Collin Peterson, has fallen short in his last term. He has resorted to smoke-and-mirrors politics to ensure that he is...

Every 80 years, America faces a crisis. These crises can be economic, military, societal or a combination of the three. Although the pattern can be traced back to the beginning of time itself, let us start with the American Revolution. If we fast-forward approximately 80 years, we...

After reading the West Central Tribune's editorial endorsement of Congressman Collin Peterson, I was nothing short of appalled. The West Central Tribune is certainly entitled to its own opinion, but this opinion should be backed up by facts, which it was not. Anything less than the...

The West Central Tribune recently endorsed Collin Peterson for U.S. Congress in the 7th District. This is no surprise, the Tribune tends to lean to the left. However, what I find unacceptable is the flawed reasoning that led them to pick Peterson as their preferred candidate. They...