EDITORIALS
As others see it: Going nuclear
The demise Monday of the Big Stone II power plant could pose future power problems in the Upper Midwest.
By Bemidji Pioneer , November 06, 2009
As others see it: U.S hogs will resume China trade
The Obama administration scored its first major foreign policy victory last week when U.S. trade officials announced from Hangzhou, China, that China intends to re-open its markets to U.S. pork and live swine.
By Bemidji Pioneer , November 05, 2009
Editorial: Lower golf fees good, for now
Time will tell if significant cuts to membership rates at Prairie View Golf Links will generate additional revenue.
The fee decreases, though, are definitely worth trying.
By Daily Globe , November 04, 2009
As others see it: Space missions far too costly
An independent panel created by the Obama administration announced last week that it (surprise!) disagrees with a plan pushed by former President George W. Bush to return to the moon with manned missions.
By Minot (N.D.) Daily News , November 02, 2009
Editorial: Keeping H1N1 under control
By now, most of us have heard enough about H1N1 novel influenza. But with Halloween just a day away — and both H1N1 and the seasonal flu prevalent across the region — the American Red Cross is taking a wise step and letting people know how they can keep themselves well after trick-or-treating.By Daily Globe , October 30, 2009
As others see it: A reform model
While there continues to be a robust and controversial debate on health care reform at the national level, residents of Minnesota should know that their state has been working to reform the way health care is delivered for more than a year now.By The Free Press of Mankato , October 29, 2009
As others see it: Fancy TVs for prisoners?
We agree with Gov. Tim Pawlenty. Whoever ordered the 50-inch flat screen TVs for Minnesota’s sex offender treatment facility in Moose Lake made a boneheaded move.By New Ulm Journal , October 28, 2009
Editorial: New Y should make us proud
This Saturday marks a big day in this community as the Worthington Area YMCA-DeGroot Family Center and the City of Worthington Aquatics Center is dedicated during a 1 p.m. ceremony. The new facility officially opens Monday morning.
By Daily Globe , October 27, 2009
As others see it: Pay attention to aging work force
People 65 and older will increasingly try to stay employed or find employment for a number of reasons. Some will feel a need to do it for financial reasons. Others will stay working because if fulfills them more than full retirement.By Mankato Free Press , October 26, 2009
Editorial: Make it count in the right place 
New Census forms will be mailed out next year, and results of the every-10-year count will determine how federal money is split up among the 50 U.S. states — as well as how many Congressional seats each state will have.
By Daily Globe , October 22, 2009
As others see it: Seniors will need 2010 plan for bonus
Seniors in west central Minnesota and the rest of the U.S. are facing a tough 2010 without any cost-of-living adjustments, according to an announcement Thursday by the Social Security Administration.
By West Central Tribune , October 20, 2009
As others see it: Other insights needed
“All people should be provided with those things that protect human dignity and make for a healthy life, including adequate food and shelter, meaningful work, safe communities, health care and education.”
By Grand Forks Herald , October 19, 2009
As others see it: Apology not enough
Congress is making a habit of begging forgiveness for this country’s past behavior. Or at least acknowledging our predecessors did not always make the best decisions.
By Hays (Kan.) Daily News , October 16, 2009
Editorial: Don't text and drive
If you send a text message via cell phone while driving, you’re breaking Minnesota law. You would also be violating the law in 17 other states, including California.
By Daily Globe , October 15, 2009
As others see it: A welcome boost
Minnesotans whose jobless benefits run out at the end of the year would see an extension under an agreement reached by Senate Democrats on Thursday.
By Bemidji Pioneer , October 13, 2009
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1959: Southwest Minnesota Rocks, Except for Grave Robbery
Pipestone had a grave robbery in 1959, and the Daily Globe praised southwest Minnesota students for their agricultural knowhow.
1934: Ponzi Goes Home
Charles Ponzi (yes, that one) was deported to Italy in 1934.
Ponzi schemes are still around, though.
1959: City's Good Timing is Teasingly Called Bad Timing
In 1959 the Daily Globe criticized the City of Worthington just a bit for its decision to pave on both sides of West Elementary after classes conv
1934: Fire Prevention Week
Another post from Fire Prevention Week, this time from 1934 in an editorial, encouraging people to eliminate some of the danger spots in their homes
1959: Carriers Are a Contrast to Delinquency
Carrier Boys: A Welcome Contrast to Delinquency
America's 700,000 newspaper carrier boys are a bright and glowing statistic against the often dre
1934: Gangsters Disappearing, Says Globe
"The record shows rather conclusively that the gangster is going to be eradicated," stated this 1934 editorial from the Dail
1944: Dial Phones, the Wave of the Future
The local telephone exchange switched to dial phones in 1944, and though that has nothing to do with the war, this Daily Globe editorial notes tha
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