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If I were president

We always talk about how there must be better options out there than President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. So, I have been thinking, why not me? I could probably do it – the …

That one snake

Various truths and many not-so-true events are woven into all units of human tribes: families, neighborhoods and the geographical divisions within nations.   Recalling and discussing the …

Making it look easy

We’ve seen talented people compete and perform, and they make what they do look so easy. Watch a little professional golf and see an unbelievably difficult shot look easy. Then, go out and try …

Pride in our schools

Across the country as of late, school boards have been grappling with the display of the pride flag or symbol in their school buildings, whether it be the district’s official decision or …

In the years in which I worked on a regional university campus, the era of feminism suddenly flourished. Among the general American population, the advocacy of women’s equality with men …

Culture versus strategy

Management expert Peter Drucker is credited with saying, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” There have been several adaptations of this simple yet important quote over the years, …

Foley, from the outside looking in

Whenever I read Cecil Wade’s column, two things come to mind: What an incredible value she brings to the Benton County News, with her historical insights and keen eye and observations for the …

Data versus anecdote

When making decisions, it is important to consider best practices, research and data nuanced with common sense and anecdotal evidence. There isn’t one element that supersedes all others or that …

The town they know is not the town we knew

It can be confusing, explaining the placement of various sites within town, even a town as small as Foley.   Where is Foley Floral located? Well, remember Tom O’Rourke’s gas …

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development launched the Automation Loan Participation Program as part of the $97 million through the State Small Business Credit …

Burglary prevention

Burglary is a property crime; however, it can feel very personal to those who have been victims. The thought that a stranger was inside their home is unnerving for anyone who has suffered a …

County salaries

Thanks to the handy reporting of the Benton County News’ own Tim Hennagir – a grizzled veteran in the newspaper industry – readers have learned that the newly elected Benton County …

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