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As others see it: It’s time for a woman

February 27, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

It’s high time Iowa was represented by a woman on Capitol Hill, even if she’s made of marble. Continue Reading

Letters: Support for Anna Wills

October 11, 2012 in Rosemount Town Pages

My husband and I are independent voters, but this election we feel we need a change in government policies, so we are voting Republican. Continue Reading

Bravo to pair of determined swimmers

July 28, 2012 in The Jamestown Sun

The Jamestown Sun hands out these bravos and a buffalo chip this week. Continue Reading

Nathan’s column: The right storm for a crazy winter

March 2, 2012 in Rosemount Town Pages

I long ago gave up trying to figure out this winter. I have ridden my bike on multiple occasions without fear of skidding out on a patch of ice. I went jacketless in January. I’m pretty sure I saw a lot of groundhogs angrily shaking their alarm clocks earlier this month, convinced they had overslept. Continue Reading

Letter to the editor: In support of the Gabbards

February 9, 2012 in EOT Focus

The letter to the editor from Courtney Gabbard last week really angered me. Continue Reading

Blanche M. Hogan

October 30, 2011 in Duluth News Tribune

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MICHAEL E. STRAND

October 30, 2011 in Duluth News Tribune

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COMMENTARY: Food recalls sign that system works, if not perfect

October 3, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald

“Some will say these tragedies confirm all that is wrong with how food is grown, distributed and sold in the U.S. and much of the developed world,” Minneapolis columnist Eric Wieffering writes. “I’d argue the opposite: that the recalls prove that the U.S. food safety system works far better than most people give it credit for.” Continue Reading

Congressman’s view: Let’s keep in touch

July 1, 2011 in Duluth News Tribune

Six months have passed since I took office and I would like to provide you with an update on the various ways we can connect. Continue Reading

Column: Generations ago, rationing made life challenging

February 25, 2011 in Worthington Daily Globe

WORTHINGTON The other day a couple of us were trying to figure out who we are.
We aren’t just a handful. We filled whole classrooms in schools all across the country. Continue Reading