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Governmental identity crisis

Cal Bahr
Guest Columnist
How many times have we heard “We live in a democracy”? Or “It’s a constitutional republic”? Or some combination of “republic,” “democracy,” “constitutional” or “representative”?broadstreet.zone(48036);
Each of these words has an exact meaning. When misused, whether intentionally or not, they convey an unintended meaning.
Example: We elect representatives to all levels of government in a democratic fashion, yet we are not a representative democracy. So what are we? What form of government do we or did we have?
The answer lies in who is the sovereign.
In a democracy, sovereignty lies with the whole. In a representative democracy, those elected to represent a portion of the whole may implement any law they wish as long as 50 percent plus one agree. An example could be that on Tuesdays, everyone must wear a shirt of a certain color, or any money earned in excess of a specific amount will be seized by the

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Trout Air is open for the season

The historic Trout Air Fishing Experience at Running Aces Casino & Racetrack opened for the season May 6. The trout pond is good for fishing enthusiasts of all ages and does not require a fishing license or gear.
For more than 50 years, Minnesotans have enjoyed the tradition of catching and eating fresh fish from Trout Air, and that is why Running Aces has partnered with the original family to bring back the tradition.broadstreet.zone(48036);
Running Aces gives guests the opportunity to take home their catch or enjoy the fish they caught to be cleaned and cooked by the chefs in the restaurant.
The 2017 season begins May 6. Hours of operation are Tuesday and Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11a.m. to 8 p.m.
Running Aces charges $10 per pound for fresh trout. Additional options include $2 pole rental and bait (guests can bring their own pole), $3 on-site

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Ranger girls pass True Team track test

Jenna Parent now sits atop the all-time Forest Lake record list in the pole vault, after clearing 11 feet, 4 inches at Rochester Mayo. (Submitted photo)
Jenna Parent sets pole vault record
With the True Team track and field sectional meets to be run this week, the Forest Lake teams went to Rochester Mayo on May 5 to for the Dick Norman Invitational, which was scored according to True Team rules. The Ranger girls won their meet with 830 points; the boys took fourth in theirs with 726.5.broadstreet.zone(48036);
The individual highlight of the meet came when junior Jenna Parent cleared 11 feet, 4 inches in the pole vault to break the all-time Forest Lake record. That height earned her first place, and started off a 1-2-3 Ranger sweep, with sophomores Sofia Dodge (10-6) and Taylor Richot (9-6) following.
Parent was honored as the Field Athlete of the Meet for her vault, which was the

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