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Senator Loren Lippincott • District 34 Born in Texas, David grew up on a Kansas farm. One day as he was running home from school, he fell and skinned his knee.

The Ravenna Volunteer Fire Department could have, possibly, saved my life.

American farmers and ranchers work hard to provide the world with high-quality, nutritious, and affordable food options, all while dealing with many challenges outside of their control.

Last week, I headed off to camp! I would love to say that my duffle bag was filled with my swim trunks, a flashlight, and all the fixings necessary to make some killer s’mores, but that might paint more of a rosy picture of camp than the one I experienced.

It is now nearly one month since the House passed its clean continuing resolution to keep open the federal government. On September 19, House Republicans did our job. We passed legislation which would have prevented—and still could immediately end—the shutdown.

I have been to Wilber, Nebraska once in my life, and it was a trip—or more like a pitstop— that I will never forget. Several years ago, while traveling from St.

Events in recent weeks have highlighted the importance of safety, security, and the vital role of law enforcement in our communities.

It had been a minute since I had browsed the candy aisle at the local gas station, so a couple of weeks ago, I decided to peruse and see just what exactly was being sold these days.

Each day hardworking parents, farmers, ranchers, linesmen, teachers, and laborers across the country get out of bed and do what it takes to provide for their families and pay their bills.

“Where is the best place in town to eat?” That was the question that I heard multiple times late last week, as I hung around the storage bay of my office in downtown St. Paul.