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Sen. Dan Schoen should be commended for his public service and his commitment to his constituencies. In his viewpoint, however — "Fighting to make PTSD a workplace illness," May 17 — he makes a number of incorrect statements. The following information gives a clearer picture...

I am writing in response to the Woodbury Bulletin's April 26 article about Woodbury Public Safety's handling of public documents. I believe there is more to the story that should be shared.

"Can you hear me?" "Are you there?" "Is this you?" Most people have been asked these questions in a phone call. News outlets and organizations across the country report that people are receiving calls from individuals who ask questions designed to get a "yes" answer. But responding...

When Jack MacKenzie was a golf course superintendent, he never had time to take care of his own lawn at home. The long hours of the job also left little time for hobbies he enjoys like camping up north in the Boundary Waters. After a job change, he dove into new projects in his local...

Parents, teachers, and youth workers all agree on the importance of quality afterschool programs. However, with school districts and nonprofits having limited resources to provide these programs, partnerships are often the answer to implementing quality out-of-school time programming...

Viewpoint We all have pet peeves, things we observe or have happen to us which are very irritating. It may be the person redeeming lottery tickets at the gas station when you are last in line to pay for your gas. It may be the person on their cell phone during your child's holiday...

Viewpoint The Tax Foundation, in collaboration with the Minnesota Business Partnership, recently released "Minnesota Illustrated: A Visual Guide to Taxes & the Economy." The guide provides a chart book that illustrates how Minnesota's economy and tax system compare to the rest of...