As a former public school teacher, the spouse of a public school educator, and a father to two children who attend public schools in Mankato, I know there is no more important job than preparing our youth for the future. Communities across southern Minnesota are in critical need of a…

As a former Army veteran who served two combat tours in Iraq, Memorial Day is on one hand quite personal — a day to reflect on the lives of those I served with who made the ultimate sacrifice. …