Opinion - The Timberjay

The hypocrites of big business

During intense political campaigns such as we have now, rhetoric often echoes with accusations of a candidate being “socialist” or even “communist.” If they are in … more

10/10/24

Trump’s mental competency is increasingly in doubt

Democracy is based on the concept that the people have the right to determine by their vote who will be their leader. The U.S. Constitution’s requirements to be President are that the person be … more

10/10/24

Vance seeks to mislead the public

In the recent debate Senator Vance repetitiously stated that Vice President Kamala Harris has been in office for 3.5 years and has had plenty of time to do all that she is proposing. … more

10/10/24

To the voters of the Eighth District

Republican Pete Stauber has been the congressman for Grand Rapids and Iron Range cities for the past six years. His performance in office has been so dismal that the patently conservative, … more

10/10/24

The world’s leading killer

We need to be paying close attention to what Israel is doing to the Palestinians. Israel has killed over 41,000 people in Palestine, mostly women and children. Israel has bombed homes, hospitals, … more

10/10/24

Trump made fentanyl crisis worse; Biden and Harris have brought solutions

One of the many false narratives used by Donald Trump throughout his campaign for the White House is the notion that the fentanyl crisis is being fed by immigrants seeking a better future in America. … more

Marshall Helmberger | 10/10/24

Putting America last

Remarkably cordial. That was the most common take on last week’s vice-presidential debate between Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance. The debate was remarkable only in the contrast … more

10/10/24

Which party platform is a fit for you?

Recently, an acquaintance commented on the striking differences between the Republican and DFL (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) platforms for Minnesota. Although I’m familiar with the Democratic … more

Betty Firth | 10/10/24

Jen Schultz knows what she’s doing and will think for herself

Jen Schultz spent twenty years teaching economics at UMD in Duluth. Our livelihoods depend upon economics, the price of homes we buy or the new car we drive are by ‘supply and demand’ … more

10/4/24

Schultz brings optimism

Ready to carry the optimistic energy from the Democratic Convention into Minnesota’s Eighth District contest between Jen Schultz and Pete Stauber? Ready for an end to the dark and divisive … more

10/4/24

It’s your choice

Some - pro abortion Some - pro choice God - pro life You - choose Marilyn Mueller Greenwood Township more

10/4/24

Vote for free and truthful speech

We are living in a democracy that believes in free speech. We are a nation of mixed religions and mixed nationalities. We believe in life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all. Everyone is … more

10/4/24

Biden/Harris economic policies: lower inflation without a recession

One of the most under-reported stories of 2024 is clearly the incredible economic progress that the United States has made in the past two years, one that has left Americans objectively better off … more

Marshall Helmberger | 10/3/24

Silver Rapids project

Can the residents of Lake County rely on their own planning staff to ensure that major development meets the standards laid down by ordinance? That’s an open question in the wake of the … more

10/3/24

Trump would surround himself with sycophants

As much as our radical friends, neighbors, and fellow Americans might like the idea of having Mr. Trump be the boss of everyone, it’s long past time to remember why democracy is usually the … more

10/3/24

Trump appeals to the worst in us

In 2016, when Donald Trump was holding campaign events in front of record crowds, a TV reporter was interviewing three women who had waited overnight to get good seats to the event. They did not know … more

10/3/24

Climate change is a major factor this election season

What is the most important issue that voters should consider when voting? It is not immigrants, not abortion, not inflation, and not wars (which historically have always … more

10/3/24

Vote Yes for the Great Outdoors amendment

I live in Roseville and yet am a faithful reader of the great community newspaper, the Timberjay. I am writing out of concern for the passage of the MN Great Outdoors Amendment which will be on the … more

10/3/24

The arts play a pivotal role in Ely’s economic success

We are writing to highlight a vital yet often overlooked aspect of our community’s growth: the significant economic benefits derived from Ely’s investment in arts and culture. Ely, … more

10/3/24

The scale of the Silver Rapids proposal is too big

How big is the proposed Silver Rapids expansion project approved by the Lake County Planning and Zoning Commission? VERY BIG. During the peak summer season, the capacity for onsite … more

9/27/24

The earth we take, the responsibility we bear

Responsibility is a term easily articulated but challenging to embody. As children of this planet, we utilize its resources, cultivate its land, and reshape its landscapes. In return, the Earth molds … more

9/27/24

Trump’s driving the clown car

Is he a good clown? Is he a bad clown? It doesn’t really matter. Donald Trump belongs in a circus not in the White House. Jim Ganahl Cook more

9/26/24

Harris is an economic idiot and a mental midget

The slogan, ‘We are not looking back’ means discount the Harris record and not look at Harris’s southern border invasion, high cost of inflation, Afghan disastrous withdrawal, … more

9/26/24

Lorrie was the best boss I ever had

I had the good fortune of having Lorrie Janatopoulos as one of my first bosses. To date, she is still the best boss I’ve ever had. We need more public servants like Lorrie who lead with heart, … more

9/26/24

America doesn’t live up to its rhetoric

Gov. Tim Walz said “violence has no place in America.” I hope that is his vision for the future but I doubt it. As of now violence IS America and his running mate promotes violence with … more

9/26/24