Local Interest

Swanville Lions supports Read Across America at Swanville Elementary. Pictured (from left) Lion Duane Johnson, Lion President Tim Churchwell,  Swanville School Superintendent Gene Harthan and RAA Coordinator Theresa Bisek. … [Read more...] about Swanville Lions supports Read Across America at Swanville Elementary

For one hour on March 15th, the Swanville Elementary, the High School National Honor Society and Healthy Communities groups hosted a special reading event to honor Dr. Seuss and Read Across America. Using many of Dr. Seuss’ famous books for ideas, some teachers put together games and activities for the children in the Swanville area and all the staff showed up to help the … [Read more...] about Swanville National Honor Society Hosts Dr. Seuss Reading Event

Senate committees worked overtime and focused on hearing policy bills this week, as Friday was the first of three committee deadlines. Shutdown Consumer Protections: This week the Senate passed three bills to address situations where services could continue for citizens should the state face another shutdown. This would prevent Minnesota students, families and facilities … [Read more...] about Legislative Week in Review: By State Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen

The first of what may be several proposals to increase license fees for hunting and fishing in Minnesota was heard March 15th in the Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Committee of the House. Without some kind of increase, according to officials of the DNR, its Game and Fish Account will drop below the break-even point sometime next year. Under the plan reviewed last … [Read more...] about Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson