Mindi Askelson of Riverland Community College calls it a “win-win-win” collaboration. Scott Gengler of Irondale High School in Mounds View reports it’s “very rewarding.”

Happy April! However, with Forest Lake still frozen, it feels like March to me!

People like John Benson, Fred Easter, Mike Farley, Cam Hedlund, Dan Hoverman, Jay Haugen, Kathleen Mortensen, Linda Madsen, and Colleen Wambach are the correct side of what I think is the most important debate, of many in public education: The question is “Can we, right now, create a much more effective system for students and a much more satisfying system for educators?

“I’ve never met a judge before.” When I hear that from folks I usually respond that it is probably a good thing, as most people who meet a judge have had something go wrong in their life.

Letters to the editor as published March 28, 2013.

An accountable, all-day option should be available to all   Gov. Mark Dayton has proposed to invest $40 million to …

In reading Running Aces’ comments in Cliff Buchan’s article on the possible state revocation of the horse track’s license to do business in Minnesota, a reader might think that this is just a business dispute between two competing racetracks.

Letters to the editor as published March 21, 2013.

Like many, if not most, parents of young athletes, I spent much – probably too much – of my parenting time following my children’s exploits on the athletic fields.

Two recent columns produced vigorous, helpful responses. Whether agreeing, disagreeing or pointing to problems, you help me learn.