Most of us have, at some time, attended a veteran's funeral and seen the folded flag presented to a member of the veteran's family. Sadly, most of these flags end up on a closet shelf, forgotten, …

As reported in the St. Cloud Times April 2, the Benton County Commissioners approved a new logo to bolster employee relations and provide clear messaging. I am so glad our Benton County …

April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month, and I’m writing today to celebrate two people who have spent the last four years supporting students in Foley.   As AmeriCorps members …

It’s that time of year when the snow is almost all melted. If you have pets, your lawn could look like a minefield full of pet waste. Do your part for the environment and dispose of those …

Since 2008, I’ve brought the enforcement of Minnesota Statute 169.34 to the attention of Foley city leaders and staff. This statute has changed very little over the years. The city of …

Thanks to Hans Lammeman for profiling my grandfather, Dr. George A. Holdridge, and to Cecil Wade for her gracious recollection of him. That profile led me to examine some of my family’s …

Benton County Commissioner Ed Popp was asleep at the switch five years ago when he voted to join the St. Cloud Regional Airport Authority. Commissioner Ed, what did you think would happen with an …

Hello! I am a third-grade student in northern Virginia. Our class is learning about the United States, and I will be teaching our school about the state of Minnesota. In late May, I will create a …

I am happy to read that your newspaper is accepting opinion letters to the editor. This may seem obvious, but these days, freedom of speech on opinions is harder to find in local …

Benton County Sheriff Troy Heck was right on point with his article “Making the most of security systems.”  Years ago, when I was in Minneapolis doing cop work, I responded to …

It takes a village of people and a wonderful community to make wishes and dreams come true for families in need at this time of year. The Foley Area Lions and the Ramey Morrill Lions facilitated the …

In this topsy-turvy world, where right seems wrong, good is deemed bad, wars are raging around the globe, political turmoil runs rampant, crime continues to increase, protests are common, etc. …