Dave Churchill

Conversations one of many distractions for drivers

I read a wire service report this week about a new National Transportation Safety Board recommendation that drivers of commercial vehicles — in other words, ... Read more

US never the same after 9/11

A friend, the publisher of a small newspaper in the central United States, called my office on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. Read more

Law’s point doesn’t make much sense for long-term

Because the family was out of town, I have been cooking whatever I want for supper this week. What I wanted one night, it turned ... Read more

Bridge battle reaches out to Mower

A battle over how and whether to build a new bridge connecting Minnesota and Wisconsin at Stillwater, has spilled over to Mower County. Read more

Pro sports sinking even faster than U.S. leaders

It has to be embarrassing to be less competent than the federal government. The feds are making progress on their dire budget and debt situation, ... Read more