VIEWPOINT: As adults, we can't underestimate the value of playtime
When we see little children at play, they are immersed in the present moment, with seemingly no distractions. In fact, if we were to call their name and they appeared to ignore us, they would contend they did not hear us. When they are playing, they enter a different world, one that involves their body, mind and spirit. How often do we enter into the moments of our lives with such total abandon?
RELATED CONTENTLetter to the editor: Small businesses stand to take tax hit from lawmakers
Our legislators recently passed tax and spend budget proposals through the House and Senate with the usual “tax the rich” mentality.
Letter to the editor: Adequate funding needed for people with disabilities
One of the most important decisions that state senators will make this legislative session is whether to raise revenues and by how much.
Letter to the editor: Courage present in Kieffer’s vote for gay marriage
I would like to thank Rep. Andrea Kieffer for her vote for marriage equality.
Viewpoint: Nurturing relationships key in caring for memory patients
Communicating with a loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease or another similar form of dementia can be a bit of a puzzle sometimes.
Letter to the editor: This is enough to make a Minnesotan pull up stakes
As a long-time resident of Minnesota, I would like to voice my concern about the budget proposal that recently passed the House and Senate.
Letter to the editor: Kieffer’s vote will be overturned upon second coming
Last week Rep. Andrea Kieffer voted to legalize homosexual marriage for the first time in Minnesota since Constantius II, son of the first Christian Emperor Constantine, outlawed homosexuality in the Western world in AD 342.
Letter to the editor: Face it: we have a gun problem in America
Bob Stephenson’s recent letter defending the National Rifle Association and attacking Carol Turnbull for supporting responsible gun safety stimulated me to take immediate action.
Deciphering inspiration, intimidation
I’m sure you’ve all met someone recently who was inspiring to you. You have probably met someone who intimidated you, also.
Resident’s Viewpoint: Writer’s anti-NRA argument was flawed
The Viewpoint by Carol Turnbull on April 17 about gun control is very misleading in at least one critical area.
Viewpoint: Education bill is recipe for the future
The Minnesota House of Representatives passed the Omnibus E-12 Education Finance and Policy Bill late last month.
Letter to the editor: Remember Woodbury’s ‘other’ public school
The Math and Science Academy is much more than championship robotics teams, excellent math scores and opportunities in science, it has recently been recognized by the US News and World Report as a top high school in Minnesota.
Letter to the editor:Tax plan would provide needed relief
For the past 10 years, property taxes on Minnesotans have gone up almost 90 percent and are approaching an unsustainable level. Middle class families and small businesses are being hammered by an ever-growing property tax burden. The Senate has passed legislation to provide hundreds of millions of dollars in needed relief to our local communities.
Our View: Garage-sale freeloaders can wait a week
With thousands of bargain hunters scouring the streets of Woodbury from Thursday to Saturday this week, the thought has likely occurred to many of us: “Say, why not get in on the action?”
RELATED CONTENTVIEWPOINT: Legislative tax, bonding proposals are worrisome
We’re nearing the end of the 2013 legislative session in St. Paul, but we still face some tough decisions on spending over the next month. I would like to provide you with a general overview from the Legislature as well as some specific issues I have been working on for you this year.
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