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Question: I have a question regarding proof of auto insurance. I am attempting to go "paperless" and do all of my monthly bills online, including my auto insurance.

First Amendment gives right to speak our minds Mr. Tyler Rud, the First Amendment goes on to say, "or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for...

If the first weeks of his second and final term are any indication, Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton will be making headlines. In cruising to an easy win in November over Republican Jeff Johnson, Dayton said he would not run again, thus freeing himself of the political restraints that somewhat...

What an honor and privilege it is to return to Washington to represent the people of Minnesota's 8th District as we begin the 114th Congress.

TRICARE beneficiaries need to watch their email and ensure they have a milConnect account to receive information about changes to their TRICARE coverage. The Department of Defense is no longer sending paper letters to notify beneficiaries about changes to their coverage and eligibility...

Question: Could you please tell me the State Patrol rankings from highest to lowest please. Answer: The Minnesota State Patrol is comprised of persons designated by law, as the Chief Supervisor, Chief Assistant Supervisor, Assistant Supervisors, and Troopers. To clarify, the Colonel...

Warning to Governor about focus on education According to the latest news, Governor Mark Dayton stated that his priority in his second term will be centered on education. The announcement brought to mind the days of Rudy Perpich.

Cheers to Minnesota's Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment, which just celebrated its fifth year in operation. The advocacy group Conservation Minnesota recently marked the five-year anniversary by highlighting some of the accomplishments brought about by the funds. As part...

Each year the VA reassesses the cost of tuition and updates the benefits paid to GI Bill recipients. In most cases the value of the Montgomery GI Bill increases each year. If you want to know how much you can earn in MGIB benefits, then check out the following GI Bill Rates tables...

In last week's article, I addressed if a vehicle is allowed to have "rubber tracks" and can be used on the highway. This week I will talk about metal studded tires. According to Minnesota State Statute 169.72, "Every solid rubber tire on a vehicle must have rubber on its entire...

Wolves on endangered list bad for deer population Will 2015 be the year the deer harvest in Minnesota drops below 100,000? Will 2015 be the year the deer season is closed in Minnesota for the second time? I remember the first time it was closed. The years it took to rebuild the...

This time, the alarmists are not crying "Wolf." They're crying "Too few wolves." But the effect will be the same: a cynical public not only ignoring the calls, but also resenting the groups that keep raising false alarms. Expect a backlash, in the form of Congress taking control...

Question: I'm embracing for the long haul of winter and I have a question. Can I put tracks on my pickup and drive them on the highway? They are quite expensive and I'd like to know before making the purchase. Thanks! Answer: For rubber tracks, here's what Minnesota State...

I want to thank the City of Wadena for their reminder at the City Park - What Christmas is all about. The best place is our Holy Bible, and another good place to read about America's beginnings and why America was such a successful country (The Christian Life and Character of the...

For the second time in nine months, the immediate response was wide-eyed greed. The Minnesota state budget has a $1 billion surplus, and even before it was announced on December 4, advocates for housing and the homeless, long-term care activists, University of Minnesota officials...