January 5, 2019
By John Diers Jan 2, 2019 There’s an old curse that says, “May you live in interesting times,” and we do. Consider government shutdowns, political rancor, protests and corruption. Some say America has lost its way and is divided because it has strayed from its core principles. Like most kids in grade school, I was […]
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October 8, 2018
By John Diers Sep 29, 2018 Go to the website of the Prior Lake-Savage Area School District, and you’ll find this statement: “Our mission is to educate all learners to reach their full potential as contributing and productive members of our ever- changing global community.” Then go to the 2017-2018 budget on the same website […]
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Commentary: Constraints, fees on development prevent other problems
April 18, 2019By John Diers Apr 11, 2019 A couple of years ago I asked a Metropolitan Council planner if the council had ever taken a critical look at the costs and benefits of suburban growth. I was underwhelmed with the response in the negative. Nor, to the best of my knowledge, has the state, or a […]