Opinion - The Timberjay

Be cautious with your donations

Citizens who donate to charities soon realize that their names are sold to other charities. We can tell by the sudden proliferation of appeals for donations in our emails or in our mailbox. Our … more

9/11/24

Take it from a real conservative

From one of the most conservative people to ever serve as vice president of the United States, Dick Cheney: “In our nation’s 248-year history, there has never been an individual who … more

9/11/24

Silver Rapids decision will have impacts

On Sept. 4, the Lake County Planning and Zoning Commission approved the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the Silver Rapids Resort Project. Here’s what that means for our lakes, roads, and … more

9/11/24

To bee or not to bee, that is the question for AI

The holy grail for artificial intelligence computing would be to one day have computers that could think exactly like humans, but the complexities of the human brain exceed our current understanding … more

David Colburn | 9/11/24

The billionaire takeover

The takeover of America’s politics by billionaires appears to have reached overdrive and the public is right to worry that our democracy is being corrupted as a result. Concern over the power … more

9/11/24

Trump’s supporters choose willful ignorance

I recently got into a war of words on Facebook with a friend from high school, who is now a very pro-Trump Twin Cities pastor. And I find myself, once again, wondering what I’ve missed in … more

9/5/24

Presidential immunity an invention of the current high court

We used to think in this country that no one is above the law, that includes the President of the United States. If the president can break the law, he or she becomes a dictator without … more

9/5/24

Strength through joy a danger to democracy

Democrat voters did not want Harris and she dropped out of the 2020 primary early. But once it became obvious that Biden is a loser, the DNC disenfranchised 14 million primary voters and installed VP … more

9/5/24

Research, then vote for your beliefs

When I read last week’s letter urging readers to “vote wisely-vote your beliefs,” it was very clear the writer was not in support of the Democratic Party. But she also stated … more

9/5/24

What does your gut say? Intuition versus logic

I have the most intricate, interesting dreams when I’m too warm. I wake up, throwing off the covers, longing for some cool air, but thinking, “Boy, that was a good one” or … more

Betty Firth | 9/5/24

School trust lands

For years, local lawmakers have strained credulity in their arguments opposing a sale of state school trust lands locked within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, and that is reflected once … more

9/5/24

Trump’s defeat is key to rebuilding the GOP

I was astonished to see prominent Republicans, and even Stephanie Grisham, who was a senior adviser for the Trump campaign, speaking at the Democratic National Convention. I was so surprised I took … more

8/29/24

Oil provides many things that benefit us all

After reading the Aug. 6, Timberjay opinion page, I found that I had similar desires as the two grandparents from Cook, who loved their 10 grandchildren and wanted the grandchildren to successfully … more

8/29/24

Vote your beliefs

It’s that time again – to vote for our next president. I know this is widely known as democratic country, but the Democratic party is no longer the party it used to be. We must STOP … more

8/29/24

Tariffs will increase inflation and hurt our economy

Throughout our world, there are wide differences in temperatures, topographic features, minerals, water, wildlife, and populations that result in uneven allocation of resources distributed on our … more

8/29/24

Those who live in glass houses

Minnesota Senator David Hahn thinks farm boy Tim Walz never worked the private sector. I can’t help but wonder what he’d say about Congressman Pete Stauber. Same deal, living on public … more

8/29/24

Traffic estimate was highly questionable

In his report to the Lake County Planning and Zoning Commission, Lake County Highway Engineer Jason DiPlazza wrote: “Forty-nine (49) rental units and a restaurant/bar will create significant … more

8/29/24

Silver Rapids project: disdain and disinformation

At Tuesday’s meeting of the Lake County Board of Commissioners, the county’s Directory of Environmental Services, Christine McCarthy, made a salient point, stating, “purpose of an … more

Catie Clark | 8/29/24

It’s about freedom

Back in 2010, then-Texas Gov. Rick Perry was interviewed on NPR’s Morning Edition to tout a new book. Ho hum, you might think, but Perry had a memorable comment that highlights the growing … more

8/29/24

I want a leader who cares for others

On Aug. 16, Donald Trump held a press conference at his Bedminster golf club that was supposed to be about inflation. Behind him was a prop of groceries including sausages, milk, and other … more

8/22/24

The world will continue to suffer from increasingly severe weather

Climate change is primarily caused by the emissions of carbon from fossil fuels into the atmosphere. Yet, the United States is currently producing more oil than any other … more

8/22/24

An open letter to Lake County Commissioner Joe Baltich

Silver Rapids is generally recognized as the most scenic spot on the White Iron chain of lakes. It seems to also be agreed that the Silver Rapids Lodge is a suitable addition to the community, … more

8/22/24

The pandemic impacted both the Trump and Biden economic record

For all the talk by the Trump campaign about the hostility of the mainstream media towards the former president, Mr. Trump has actually been the beneficiary of a remarkable media double standard. … more

Marshall Helmberger | 8/22/24

Adding a North Country spin to the Olympic games

After witnessing the dumbfounding spectacle of break dancing as an Olympic sport in Paris, I’ve decided that it’s high time that the North Country make a bid to host the quadrennial Games … more

David Colburn | 8/22/24

The Mesabi Trail

The news last week that the Mesabi Trail may have to bypass the city of Tower came as a potentially devastating blow to the community. That’s particularly so given that Tower has made its … more

8/22/24