President Trump’s proposal to rename the Secretary of Defense as the Secretary of War signals a dramatic shift in the Pentagon’s focus. This move elevates war over defense,...

Yesterday, I stood on Broadway and waved an American flag. As an introverted Minnesotan of Scandinavian extraction, that’s not normal. But these are not normal times. On...

There is a fine line of distinction between equal rights and special privileges. And one rule does not fit all, so common sense needs to prevail. Maybe a couple of...

The new year is now several days old, and due to a lack of outdoor activities this time of year, some of us have resorted to the urge for some cleaning of the garage, the...

I was just made aware that Trump tweeted that Renee Good deserved what she got because she was acting disrespectfully to ICE agents. Think about that. Shot in the face for...

I enjoyed reading the “Little Store with the Red Door." (Jan. 1, 2026 edition of The Press regarding Pass It On Thrift Store) These volunteers are truly an important part...

Leadership transition is the process of changing from one leader to another within a family, a business, a corporation, a form of government, and a walk of faith.We have...

For about six decades, deadlines were a constant: Deliveries through heat, sleet rain and snow; producing newspapers in time for presses to...

A little context. I’m an old alcoholic who finally learned something useful, meaning that if I drink a beer a week, that’s just about the perfect ratio. So you now know...

Google what Americans’ top resolutions are for 2026, and you’ll find all the usual suspects at the top of the list: lose weight, exercise more, eat healthier, and save more...

What will we leave our children? Oil and coal are a major energy source-Today! We have “Cheap?” gas-Today! All of the “Experts” agree that both items are a finite resource....

As 2025 draws to a close, there’s a particular stillness that settles over our town this time of year that invites reflection. The storefronts...

When I saw the employment notice for a news position at the Pelican Rapids Press, I jumped at the opportunity. Newspaper work…in a recreational...

The fraud and financial waste exposed in Minnesota under Governor Tim Walz are not just scandals; they’re a display of radical negligence, proving he is entirely unfit to...

On weeks like this, it can feel as if two Pelican Rapids live side by side. One is the town where neighbors shovel each other’s sidewalks,...