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On Thursday, April 20, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 734, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. "There are biological differences between men and women," said Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach of Paynesville. "Ignoring these differences and allowing men to participate in women's sports puts women and girls at an inherent disadvantage and robs them of rewards for their hard work and perseverance. I am proud of the House for passing this legislation, and strengthening...
The Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa school board heard from the administration about the idea of introducing career and technical education (CTE) concepts into elementary school grades. At Monday's (April 17) board meeting in the high school media center in Belgrade, Superintendent Patrick Walsh brought up the CTE school matrix and how to build CTE skills throughout the grade levels. "We're starting to think in terms of CTE skills and what role they can play for students as early as preschool and...
The Voice has confirmed that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is not welcome to attend the funeral on Saturday (April 22) for fallen Pope County Deputy Joshua Owen. In a phone call, Deputy Owen's widow, Shannon, spoke directly to Walz and told him that he is not welcome to be at Minnewaska High School on Saturday. Shannon Owen stated that the reason she does not want Walz to attend is due to his lack of support for law enforcement. She further stated that this would be the wish of her late husband. L...
Bonanza Valley Voice publisher's column The phrase "Back the Blue" is more than just a slogan. It's more than something one can just latch into when it's convenient. "Back the Blue" is part of my family's life, day after day after day for numerous reasons. Small town police departments and rural sheriff's offices are not flush with staff to begin with, and when officers are pulled out of rotation either because they were killed, or they were involved in a shooting, it puts tremendous strain on...
An incredible display of support and solidarity was witnessed by hundreds of bystanders in downtown Glenwood on Saturday, April 22 following the funeral for fallen Pope County Sheriff's Deputy Joshua Owens. Law enforcement personnel were in attendance from all corners of Minnesota and nearly every county and municipality in the state. At the funeral, estimates show that over 4,000 were present at the funeral at the MAHS campus. The parade of law enforcement personnel through Glenwood that...
