From WWE to possible U.S. Secretary of Education

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The following column originally appeared in a number of APG of East Central Newspapers during late November and early December, 2024. This includes the Press&News, Sun Sailor and MessageMedia.   From WWE to possible U.S. Secretary of Education   President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, is almost certainly the first […]

Thanks to readers of this column

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This column originally appeared in a number of APG of East Central Minnesota newspapers during November, 2024, including the Sun Post, Sun Sailor and Sun Current.   Thanks to readers of this column   As we move toward Thanksgiving, I want to thank you—feisty, insightful readers. Some of you write to me each week. Here […]

A Vital Gift from Parents and Grandparents

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This column originally appeared in a number of APG of East Central Minnesota newspapers during November, 2024 A vital gift from parents & grandparents The last few months have helped me realize how right former Minnesota TV anchor Pat Miles is. In her immensely helpful book “Before All is Said and Done: Practical advice on […]

Walz’s Even-Handed Approach to Chartering

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The following column originally appeared in The Medium, published by the Progressive Policy Institute, November 1, 2024 Walz’s Even Handed Approach to Chartering  By Tressa Pankovits and Joe Nathan By this stage of the election, it’s difficult to find something to write about the candidates for president and vice president that hasn’t been repeated dozens […]

October’s great free educational opportunities

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The following column originally appeared in several APG of East Central Minnesota newspapers during October, 2024.                                                    October’s great free educational opportunities Along with beautiful fall colors, this is a terrific month for free opportunities for Minnesota youngsters and adults. Whether learning about many ways to explore elementary-high school youngsters’ interests and talents or […]

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