Obituary | James “Jim” Weckwerth of Thief River Falls, Minnesota

James “Jim” Weckwerth, 63, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A gathering time for celebrating Jim’s life will be from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the Eagle’s Club in Thief River Falls, MN. James Eugene… Continue reading Obituary | James “Jim” Weckwerth of Thief River Falls, Minnesota

Jim Schultz Slams ‘Soft-on-Crime’ Policies in Congressional Testimony: A Call to Action for Minnesota’s Future

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Jim Schultz, President of the Minnesota Private Business Council, testified before the Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance of the House Committee on the Judiciary today, September 11, 2024. The hearing, titled “The Consequences of Soft-On-Crime Policies,” was held in Room 2141 of the Rayburn House Office Building at 10:00 a.m. ET,… Continue reading Jim Schultz Slams ‘Soft-on-Crime’ Policies in Congressional Testimony: A Call to Action for Minnesota’s Future

Remembering Jim Sasser: Tennessee Senator, Ambassador to China, and Public Service Icon

Jim Sasser

Jim Sasser, a distinguished three-term U.S. Senator from Tennessee and former Ambassador to China, is celebrated for his impactful career in public service. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Sasser pursued higher education at the University of Tennessee, Vanderbilt University, and Vanderbilt University Law School, before serving in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves. He initially entered politics… Continue reading Remembering Jim Sasser: Tennessee Senator, Ambassador to China, and Public Service Icon

James J. “Jim” Aaker – Obituary

March 5, 1954 – July 25, 2024 GRAND FORKS, N.D. – James J. “Jim” Aaker, 70, Grand Forks, N.D., died Thursday, July 25, in Valley Senior Living on Columbia. Visitation will be from 9-10 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 9, at Relevant Life Church in Fargo, N.D. Arrangements by… Continue reading James J. “Jim” Aaker – Obituary

Longtime Oklahoma Senator Jim Inhofe Dies at 89

Sen. Jim Inhofe

Jim Inhofe, the veteran Republican senator from Oklahoma known for his staunch opposition to climate science, passed away at the age of 89. Inhofe, who was the longest-serving U.S. senator from Oklahoma, died early Tuesday morning following a stroke he suffered during the July Fourth holiday. Inhofe’s political career spanned over six decades, during which… Continue reading Longtime Oklahoma Senator Jim Inhofe Dies at 89