Opinion

Question: The horn of my vehicle no longer works. Do I need to have one? Answer: Yes, every motor vehicle when operated upon a highway must be equipped with a horn in good working order and capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less than 200 feet.

Unlabeled is a three-part blog series that focuses on removing the stigma associated with people that are contemplating suicide and discusses the impact of human connection. "You kids these days have it so easy.

Sometimes people ask me how I stay ahead of the news. Well, I have many trusted sources but I’ve been reading one publication in particular for longer than all the others. The periodical both informs and entertains. Its prose is simple and clear, but not without style. Their news stories cut to the chase. There is a focus on the natural world. And their puzzles keep me razor sharp. That’s why I still read Highlights magazine.

Minnesota’s bald eagle population continues to grow, and that’s a good thing. Recent sightings of bald eagles throughout the Northland are a sure sign that spring is imminent. Not only that, but the frequent observations also tell a story. A success story! Minnesota’s eagle population—and eagle populations throughout North America—are growing and expanding.

Greetings from the University of Minnesota Crookston. We are halfway through the semester and we certainly hope the majority of winter.

Question: I got a question about these pickups with their wide tires sticking outside of the fender wells, ain’t that illegal? I always thought there were supposed to be fenders? I know they throw a lot of rocks around. I don’t think that’s right.

Have you ever wanted to do a ride-along with county deputies? That is something that I had long thought about wanting to do, but would Sheriff Jim Tadman agree? When posed to the sheriff as he concluded his monthly report to the County Board a couple of weeks ago his answer was quickly turned into another question. “When would you like to do it?” he responded.

College for Kids & Teens courses will return to Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) this summer with sessions available for students with a variety of interests. The first College for Kids & Teens session begins Monday, June 6 through Thursday, June 9.

The Northwest Minnesota Foundation (NMF) is seeking grant applications from those currently working to prevent and end youth homelessness in Northwest Minnesota. The simple definition of “ending homelessness” means that systems have been developed and put in place to ensure that any youth (aged 16 to 24) experiencing homelessness is given immediate access to low-barrier crisis housing.