I m deeply concerned over the recent termination of City Librarian Teresa Potter, a leader instrumental in garnering numerous awards for League City s Helen Hall Library with the help of the
MidPoint explored the legal case which recently held the DeSantis-crafted voting redistricting plan unconstitutional in Florida. That case is now on appeal to the FL Supreme Court and if upheld, minority voting districts will again be protected and the election of 2024 could result in more Democrats being elected to Congress from Florida.
Earl M. Benson, age 81, of Park Rapids, passed away on May 12, 2023 at his home. Earl was born on November 21, 1941 in Akeley, Minnesota to Emil and Mary Benson. He graduated from Akeley High School in 1959. Then, in addition to joining the National Guard, he began working at the Red Owl in Park Rapids. Earl married Teresa Potter on June 16, 1962 and spent 49 joyful years together. This union blessed them with two children, Terri and David.