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In Our View: Timing wrong for proposed statewide soda tax The Columbian Share: A proposed statewide tax on sugary drinks might be the right idea — that is debatable — but it definitely is the wrong time. With restaurants struggling after a year of complete or partial shutdowns, and with small businesses such as markets facing the same difficulties, the Legislature must focus on assisting businesses rather than placing another roadblock along the path to recovery. The proposa...

Clark County business owners say bill to tax sweet drinks will cost jobs By Calley Hair, Columbian staff writer, and Published: February 26, 2021, 6:01am Share: 4 Photos Keith Bunn prepares empty containers for beverage refills at Corwin Distributing in Ridgefield. Corwin Distributing Co. expects to suffer if a new tax on sweetened beverages, introduced in a Washington Senate committee meeting this week, is passed into law. (Aman...

Moorhead mayor to leave office for 7th judgeship based in Otter Tail County Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced early Monday evening, Jan. 25, his appointment of Johnathan Judd to replace Judge Barbara Hanson in the Seventh Judicial District. 6:54 pm, Jan. 25, 2021 × Moorhead Mayor Johnathan Judd speaks during the State of the Cities address Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, at the Holiday Inn, Fargo. Michael Vosburg / Forum Photo Editor Michael Vosburg MOORHEAD — The mayor of Moo...

[ST. PAUL, MN] – The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill a vacancy in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. The vacancy occurred upon the retirement of the Honorable Barbara R. Hanson. The seat will be chambered in Fergus Falls in Otter Tail County. Simon George: Simon C. George is a solo practitioner and part-time public defender in Detroit Lakes. He represents clients in a vast array of criminal defense...

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO) - Moorhead Mayor Johnathan Judd is among three finalists for a judgeship in Minnesota's 7th Judicial District. Judd is also the...

Moorhead mayor, DL attorney, Todd County prosecutor among finalists for judgeship The vacancy is for a position in Fergus Falls. The Seventh District includes the counties of Becker, Benton, Clay, Douglas, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd and Wadena. Written By: Forum News Service / Staff Reports | 10:01 am, Dec. 24, 2020 × First-term Moorhead Mayor Johnathan Judd, a Detroit Lakes attorney and a Todd County prosecutor are the three finalists to fill a judic...

Aurora, IL 60505 Event Description For the 27th consecutive year, The Riverfront Playhouse at 11-13 South Water Street Mall in downtown Aurora will present their own original version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. This year’s performance will be a whittled down, virtual presentation available on the Riverfront’s YouTube channel on Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24 and Christmas Day, Friday, December 25, and continuing for a limited run through January 1. ​ Adapted from the classic Charles Dicke...

The vacancy is for a position in Fergus Falls. 6:02 pm, Dec. 23, 2020 × Moorhead Mayor Johnathan Judd. Special to The Forum MOORHEAD — First-term Moorhead Mayor Johnathan Judd is one of three finalists to fill a judicial vacancy in Minnesotas Seventh Judicial District that covers 10 counties in the northwest and north-central part of the state. Judd, who was elected mayor of the city of 42,400 in 2018 and began his term on Jan. 7, 2019, would have to step down if he is selected to ...