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I had the opportunity to visit with some nurses the other day.  Their main issue is still safe staffing.  In essence, this means that a nurse’s caseload should be structured so that each patient is able to get the services … Continue reading →

Students at Eagan High School invited the community to a Somali Cultural Night at Eagan High School. The program included singing, dancing, poetry, speakers and a fashion show. One young lady talked about the security and love that her parents … Continue reading →

I attended the BIG CHECK EVENT this afternoon at the Eagan Municipal Center. The Metropolitan Regional Arts Council presented checks to local arts groups for their community arts projects.  Two of the groups honored were the Eagan Men’s Chorus and … Continue reading →

Last year, Tom Friedman addressed Minnesota’s legislators in One Minnesota and he said that he had a book coming out after the election in which he mentions growing up in Minnesota. (One Minnesota is a day at the beginning of … Continue reading →

Last Thursday evening the Minnesota House – controlled and dominated by GOP legislators led by Speaker Kurt Daudt, voted to pass HF-1. This bill was supposed to provide insurance premium relief to over 120,000 Minnesotans, who this year have to … Continue reading →

On January 3, the newly-elected legislators took their oath of office in the Minnesota State Capitol.  The Capitol has undergone extensive renovation and it is quite impressive. On January 4, the legislators attended the One Minnesota Legislative Conference held at … Continue reading →

I had the opportunity to hear Reverend Dr. William Barber II recently and was extremely impressed by his explanation of the election results last month. He said the outcome of the election happened because it is a repeat of history. He repeated … Continue reading →

While challenges and problems abound, it is helpful to take time to reflect on the blessings we have received. “Look at the World” by John Rutter does a great job of that.  I love the refrain: Praise to thee, O … Continue reading →

This article, by Pamela Druckerman was published on October 13, 2016 in the New York Times was [See link: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/14/opinion/the-perpetual-panic-of-american-parenthood.html]. It was titled The Perpetual Panic of American Parenthood. Here is my reaction: Raising kids is difficult and that experience … Continue reading →

The memorial for Jacob Wetterling was inspiring!  It truly showed that each life makes a difference. In the search to find Jacob, there are so many children and families that have been helped.  Jacob’s life here may have been short, … Continue reading →