Thanks for supporting teachers
As we head toward Thanksgiving, we also celebrate Nov. 18-22 as American Education Week.
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Embracing Small Business Saturday: Why shopping local matters
As November begins, so does the busiest shopping season of the year. We’re familiar with Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but let’s not overlook Small Business Saturday — a day dedicated to supporting the businesses that keep our communities vibrant and unique.
Trump’s tax cut plans should spur growth, but at a cost
The economy was one of their top issues as voters went to the polls this year. So what does Donald Trump’s return to the White House — as well as Republican gains in Congress — mean for the U.S. economy?
Why did Trump win? Five possible reasons
For many people, especially those leaning left, Donald Trump’s disqualifications to be president seem obvious. Why did so many people vote for Trump again, they wonder, and how did he win not just the Electoral College vote this time but the popular vote as well? Trump’s critics cite his two impeachments, multiple criminal indictments at the state and federal levels and a felony conviction as evidence that he is unfit to be president again.
Seven words with a cloudy literary history
Most words come and go. Words are here today, gone tomorrow. But, on the extremely rare occasion, some words find a way to stay.
No IQ tests in the kitchen, please
What are you making for dinner? I am making a loaded baked potato.
Our democracy needs disagreement to work well
My first year in Congress, 1965, was a watershed year. Among many noteworthy pieces of legislation, that was the year we passed the law creating Medicare and Medicaid.
At ballot box, it’s not just about party, but skills
Back in early October, as parts of the South were still reeling from Hurricane Helene’s impact and Hurricane Milton had begun its run toward Florida, House Speaker Mike Johnson gave an interview to Fox News. Even though the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, was facing possible staffing and funding shortages as it prepared to deal with both the short-term and long-term aftermath of the crises, Johnson said extra funding would have to wait until after the election.
Millions use well water, but few test its safety
About 23 million U.S. households depend on private wells as their primary drinking water source. These homeowners are entirely responsible for ensuring that the water from their wells is safe for human consumption.
Meet Doyle Benson, McLeod County Board candidate
Hello, I’m Doyle Benson and I am running for District 3 McLeod County Commissioner. I’m a lifelong resident of the current District 3.