GUEST VIEW: Gambling on a new Vikings stadium

| December 3, 2011

As I visit with people throughout the district, the issue I’m asked about most is the Vikings stadium. While it may be “politically smart” to avoid this issue, I believe the right thing to do is address it in a straightforward manner. Several ideas have been mentioned, but very little about the facts and figures. [...]

Family dinners can build teen confidence

| December 3, 2011

Family relationships grow around the dinner table, but its often difficult to find time in busy schedules for those shared meals, experts say. (Fotolia.com)