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Sen. Amy Klobuchar sees hope that economy is improving

Although unemployment still remains high, Sen. Amy Klobuchar sees some glimmers of hope that the U.S. economy is on the mend. "I can say that things have improved from three...

news / local Sat, Oct 10, 2009 - 5:35pm

Letter: U.S. needs action, not talk

Citizens of our country are wondering who our president and Congress are really working for. The hard-working citizens voted them into their lucrative and rewarding jobs and trusted them to...

opinion / letters Sat, Oct 10, 2009 - 12:00am

Marcene Rachael of Paynesville sits with her sign Friday during a 7th District town hall meeting on health care reform in Willmar, Minn. More than 300 people attended the town hall meeting hosted by Rep. Collin Peterson.

Spirited but orderly discussion at Willmar forum on health care reform

WILLMAR -- More than 30 people waited in line for the microphone so they could have a chance to speak this afternoon at a town hall meeting on health care...

local Fri, Aug 14, 2009 - 6:02pm

Letter: Don't believe Rep. Peterson

Rep. Collin Peterson should perhaps think of a more believable excuse for not holding town hall meetings in the 7th District. The idea that one of every four constituents (25...

opinion / letters Thu, Aug 06, 2009 - 12:00am

American Opinion: On Congress expenses

An excerpt from recent editorials in newspapers in the United States: The Associated Press On Congress expenses: When Congress was grilling auto executives for the way they were running their...

opinion / editorials Sat, Jul 25, 2009 - 12:00am

American Opinion: On Congress expenses

An excerpt from recent editorials in newspapers in the United States: The Associated Press On Congress expenses: When Congress was grilling auto executives for the way they were running their...

opinion / editorials Sat, Jul 25, 2009 - 12:00am

Commentary: Amendments to climate change bill were necessary

This year, when the House began to write climate change legislation, it was clear to me that if I didn't get involved in this process, the needs of agriculture, forestry...

opinion / commentary Tue, Jul 21, 2009 - 12:00am

Commentary: Amendments to climate change bill were necessary

This year, when the House began to write climate change legislation, it was clear to me that if I didn't get involved in this process, the needs of agriculture, forestry...

opinion / commentary Tue, Jul 21, 2009 - 12:00am

Letter: Another clown in Congress

Well, we finally have our second senator from Minnesota. Just what we need, another comedian in Washington, D.C.! Earl Pederson Renville

opinion / letters Tue, Jul 07, 2009 - 12:00am

Fred Cogelow of Willmar is shown with "Beets Weedin," a sculpture in butternut of a boy with his book. The work, also shown at left, took best of show honors at the 43rd annual International Woodcarvers Congress. It was commissioned by the Friends of the Minneota Library to honor a library patron's work in the community. (Submitted photo)

Cogelow takes best of show in carving competition

WILLMAR -- Judging of the 43rd annual International Woodcarvers Congress concluded Tuesday with the announcement that Fred Cogelow of Willmar had again taken best of show honors. "Beets Weedin," a...

news / local / region Sat, Jun 27, 2009 - 12:00am

Cities won't sue over unallotment

ST. PAUL -- Gov. Tim Pawlenty announces on the first day of Minnesota's new budget cycle just what he will cut from the budget. There should be no surprises, only...

news / state Sat, Jun 27, 2009 - 12:00am

Rep. Dean Urdahl of Grove City, left, says Thursday that he will lobby Congress to repeal an 1863 law that banished Dakota and Winnebago Indians from Minnesota. Looking on is Dale Greene of the Leech Lake Band of Chippewa. (Tribune photo by Don Davis)

Minnesota seeks repeal of Indian banishment

ST. PAUL -- Minnesota's request to overturn a federal law that threw Dakota and Winnebago Indians out of the state can become a way to teach about mistreatment over the...

news / region / state Fri, May 29, 2009 - 12:00am

Commentary: Congress should look to boost public service ideas

WASHINGTON -- Every politician speaks glowingly about service to country, but few see national service as an important political issue.

opinion / commentary Wed, Mar 18, 2009 - 12:00am

Editorial: Congress should return '09 pay raise

What is it that congressional lawmakers don't get on the economy? The economy is in the tank, but it is OK for members of Congress to take a raise. It...

opinion Wed, Feb 11, 2009 - 12:00am

Commentary: Problem lies in trusting Congress on the stimulus

SAN DIEGO -- The American people are right to react to the ongoing debate over an economic stimulus package with mixed feelings and a profound sense of frustration. A recent...

commentary / opinion Wed, Feb 04, 2009 - 12:00am

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