We the People “How do they keep their job?” We have all run into that one person who makes us wonder, “How do they keep their job?” You know the type—the one who turns a simple task into a group project, treats punctuality like a suggestion, or somehow makes you really appreciate self-checkout lanes. Maybe the person is inattentive, rude, missing the skills needed for the job, always late, absent when needed, uninterested in helping customers, careless with company mon

Environmental & Infrastructure Support Strengthens Our Economy and Communities Protecting the environment isn't just about preserving Minnesota's natural beauty—it's also an investment in safe drinking water, reliable roads and bridges, resilient energy systems, and a strong local economy. Healthy infrastructure protects our communities from changing climate conditions, while thoughtful development safeguards the land and water we depend on. Infrastructure Is Environmenta

Have you ever wondered what would happen if our lakes and streams were destroyed? Today, in northern Minnesota, we can enjoy the fact that our lakes are considered pristine, and safe for recreation and aquatic life. Our water is worth protecting, not only for the resource it is, but for the economic prosperity it brings to our region. We are a tourist-based economy: the economic impact of tourism in Cass County in 2024 was $228.5 million. Without the million-plus visitors wh

Millions of people across the country and in our own communities marched together last month in No Kings protests. We demonstrated that we don’t tolerate the unconstitutional power Trump’s administration uses to avoid justice for their crimes and terrorize our communities. Cass County residents told us that holding our beliefs can feel isolating, but attending protests and finding out how many neighbors were like-minded all along is exciting. Plus, protests are great for busi

Democrats have always called Cass County home. We may not be the majority, but we’ve always been here - showing up, pitching in, and working for a brighter future. In recent years, our volunteers have cleaned up local highways, knocked on hundreds of doors, built homes with Habitat for Humanity, marched in parades, placed lawn signs across the county, and yes - weathered more than a few tough elections. So why do we keep going? Because we believe in tomorrow. We believe that

As a youngster, I enjoyed art “by the numbers.” Mosaics by the numbers, paintings by the numbers—they were as close as I could come to being artistic. I enjoyed the way a full picture emerged slowly step by step. A picture is worth a thousand words, as the saying goes, but filling in the numbers is what made the picture emerge for me. I’m still not an artist, but I can see a picture emerging by the numbers across the country, around Minnesota, and in Cass County. It’s a pictu

As a parent and grandparent, I am deeply concerned about the well-being of our children. This question — “How are the children?”— is not just a personal reflection, but a call to action that has guided me for over 40 years. The African Masai people greet each other with this question, and their customary response, “All the children are well,” signals that peace and safety prevail, and that the protection of the young is a top priority. This tradition is a powerful reminder: t