With Purpose: Rethinking the role of Government

Government, if not held in check by the people, will seek to outgrow its framework. In our own history, we can identify several massive expansions of government over the last century. These expansions happened at crucial times when America was either A: too concerned or B: too complacent to bother asking if government SHOULD be taking on these new responsibilities

Liberty’s Voyage; Norwegian Americans Quest for Freedom

The sloop named the “Restauration” is remembered as the Norwegian Mayflower as it crossed the Atlantic in 1825 and triggered the organized emigration to America. The vessel is scheduled to be christened this June 16th in Stavanger, 185 years after the journey.

Will a real conservative please step forward?

Congressman Collin Peterson would have his constituents believe he is a “moderate” who is not beholden to the hard left leadership currently running the Democratic Party in Washington, D.C. But in the end, Representative Peterson has been loyal to Nancy Pelosi and President Obama.

Will There be an Upset in CD7 This November?

Lee Byberg won the GOP endorsement at the 7th Congressional District convention on Saturday, April 10th in the first round of balloting. The Marshall Independent wrote about Lee Byberg’s endorsement on April 11th: Willmar businessman to challenge Peterson in 7th Dist, as well as a follow up article on April 15th: Editorial: Is there room for an upset in CD7?