I am a lover of poetry. I read poetry. I write poetry. I share poems. A good poem satisfies me as much as a morsel of fine chocolate. It comforts me like a favorite blanket. It can challenge my point … more

The fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be felt by businesses across the North Country. Car dealerships are struggling to find vehicles. A local snowmobile dealership told us they … more

The results of a Senate Judiciary Committee investigation, released this past week, offer both hope and a dire warning for the future of elections in the U.S. While much of what was in the Senate … more

Time flies between my weeks for column writing and the thought that I have nothing of value to say generally crosses my mind ahead of time. Usually my pieces are about humorous and sometimes shocking … more

Who says Americans are divided? We hear it all the time from the media and politicians, but on some major issues, polling has consistently shown that vast majorities of Americans of both parties are … more

Indigenous People’s Day, aka Columbus Day, is coming up on Oct. 11, so let’s take a peek into history. Born in Italy in 1451, Christofo Columbo began his career in 1477 as a merchant … more

This week, we’re reporting on population data from the 2020 census for a number of communities in our area and the results are alarming. Every one of the cities that we cover, including Tower, … more

It’s a cool, gray morning, unlike most we’ve experienced in the last few months. Although I listened to the sound of rain falling throughout the night, the rain gauge shows little … more

A majority of the members of the Greenwood Town Board appear to believe that their township is somehow above the laws of the state of Minnesota. They demonstrated that stunning misperception yet … more

Today, we are at a crossroad. On one hand, we have the growing threats of climate change which threaten us with fires, droughts, and violent weather. On the other hand, we have government that … more