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Safety paramount when on ice

It seems that every winter, a number of people fall through ice they thought was safe, never mind how cold the temperature has been. That fact alone serves to underscore what might be obvious to some and not so much to others, that despite the recent cold snap, many lakes and streams remain unsafe for fisherman and others to venture out on. The deaths and rescues happen all over the state, especially if the cold snaps are separated by even slight warming trends. That's what likely took place recently in the city of Marquette's Lower Harbor where at least one of the many hundreds of ...

One outrage after another

To the Journal editor: It seems like every day the Trump administration gives us news of another outrage that takes our attention away from yesterday‘s outrage. One cruel, unconstitutional act after another. It’s hard to step back and think it all over. Did anyone vote for the president to make an enemy of Canada? Did anyone vote for the president to annex Greenland, of all places? Did anyone vote to have paramilitary agents kidnap people off the streets and deport them to Central American prisons without a hearing? To have those agents murder people? And then there’s the ...

The midterms are Democrats' to lose

Democrats are buzzing over the surprise victory of Taylor Rehmet in a Texas state senate race. Rehmet won by 14 points in a Fort Worth-area district Donald Trump carried by 17 points in 2024. That outcome inspired a piece by Republican strategist Karl Rove titled "Midterms Are Dems' to Lose ...

Trump administration’s mass deportation strategy backfiring

How does a Republican lose by 14 points in a safely conservative Texas state Senate seat that President Trump carried by 17 points in 2024? Answer: When there’s a voter backlash against the Trump Administration, notably its mass deportation debacles. That’s what happened Saturday in a special election to fill a GOP seat in Tarrant County in the Fort Worth area. Democrat Taylor Rehmet, a labor union leader and veteran, romped over Republican Leigh Wambsganss, who had a Truth Social endorsement from Mr. Trump and vastly outspent Mr. Rehmet. The election timing was awful for ...

The state that stands up to ICE

President Donald Trump and his federal forces chose the wrong city and state for the escalating war on civilians out on the streets and in their homes, resulting in two deaths so far. Minneapolis residents are defending city walls as best they can against masked federal Immigration and ...

The language we use

Ancient proverbs can be helpful in adjusting our language and behavior in ways that can benefit every generation. They have become ancient because they work. One example: "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger " (Proverbs 15:1). It means calm, patient and kind words ...