Letter: Attend party caucuses on Tuesday, Feb. 7

On Tuesday, Feb. 7, Minnesota residents are invited to attend their party caucuses where they may discuss issues facing Minnesota and the country. Everyone should plan to attend their party caucus and take an active part in shaping the future.

Letter: Obama has done much since 2010

Mr. Arnold Leshovsky and I can agree on one thing: the importance of participating in Minnesota political party caucuses on Feb. 7. These caucuses give us the opportunity to help determine those for whom we will vote in November.

Editorial: Minnesota Senate staff cuts need a do-over

He “is described as a gentleman and statesman by those on both sides of the aisle,” the Mankato Free Press editorialized in December when Republican state Sen. Dave Senjem became Senate majority leader.

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Letter: Support for Dan ‘Doc’ Severson

On Friday, Jan. 20, I went to Battle Lake to meet and hear a man speak. I went away thinking this guy is someone really talented and he wants to go to Washington to represent us. He’s an ex-Navy fighter pilot, 22 years, and he has degrees in math and physics. He’s served eight years in the Minnesota Legislature and he ran against Mark Ritchie for the Secretary of State job in 2010, carry (sic) the outstate Minnesota but losing enough votes in the Metro to lose the election.

Letter: Participate in caucuses Feb. 7

February 7 is caucus day which is our opportunity to express our support for a particular presidential candidate and vote accordingly.

Editorial: Teaching the community a collective lesson

On the cusp of adulthood, a teenage girl made a mistake.

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Letter: Listen to the people

Dear President Obama, it is time to listen to the people. People want jobs, less dependence on Mideast oil and private sector economic growth. People do not want more political bickering and governmental stalemate.

EDITORIAL: Don’t let winter fun turn tragic

It’s devastating when the Midwest’s winter playland turns deadly and claims the lives of those who are just out for some fun. But the tragic fact of those deaths and so many other fatal snowmobile accidents over the years is that they could have been prevented.

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Letter: Thank you to military, firemen

After attending the funeral of my friend and prominent citizen Lee Little yesterday I was very impressed with the firemen and Marine Corps.

Editorial: Be aware of the dangers of radon in homes

January has been designated National Radon Action Month in the U.S. and now is a good time to be aware of possible contamination and prevention.

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Letter: Encouraged by stiffer hockey regulations

As grandparents of a boys’ varsity hockey player, we attend numerous games during the season. Each game brings a sense of dread, just praying that no player incurs a life-altering injury due to the existing hockey culture.

Editorial: Time for reform as NCLB turns 10 years old

No Child Left Behind turned 10 years old over the weekend and it’s clear that it’s time for an overhaul of the law.

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Letter: Where are the jobs?

I wonder how our Rep. Cravaack explains the Republican Mantra that keeping taxes low for corporations and the rich creates employment.

Letter: Thieves take propane tanks from Scouts

I am utterly disgusted and disappointed in people.

Letter: Pioneer Park should be preserved

Maybe there is another option or a happy medium in regards to a more appropriate site for the Dawn Anderson memorial toddler park.