The University of Minnesota has taken an important and bold step toward creating equity in education by offering free or discounted tuition to many of its Native American students. Much of Minnesota belonged to Native Americans before the white settlement of the 1800s. Treaties to trade land ...
A successful raffle To the Editor: Many thanks to all who participated in our Kinship of Martin County ‘Spooky Good’ Raffle by purchasing tickets. We would like to recognize our winners: * Grand Prize — Cup N’ Saucer private tasting menu for 10 guests - Nickole Bowie Other prize ...
The Minneapolis Police Department remains in place following Tuesday’s Minneapolis city elections. A ballot question to dissolve the MPD and replace it with a Department of Public Safety (whatever that would look like) was soundly defeated by Minneapolis voters who, apparently, prefer the ...
Taking the law into their own hands To the Editor: As we look at the results of the 2020 election, let us reflect on who we are as a nation. In the Pledge of Allegiance, we pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. What is a ...
As the Democrats in Congress worked on the final draft of the $1.75 trillion domestic policy bill, one of the parts that fell by the wayside was legislation to lower the cost of prescription drugs. Fortunately, a deal announced Tuesday brings it back into the bill, smaller perhaps than before, ...
Check out paved trail extension To the Editor: Attention all exercise walkers and bicyclists. Before winter grips our area, be sure to check out the newest addition to Fairmont’s trail network. Starting near the skatepark and the new city shop under construction on Margaret Street, the ...