letters

We write in opposition to the oil pipeline corridor, known as the Sandpiper, proposed by the Enbridge Corporation. We believe that the company has demonstrated neither the need nor the appropriateness of its preferred corridor. Enbridge has marshaled its abundant resources to argue...

Regarding the Enbridge Sandpiper pipeline: Ground freezes. Pipelines break. Oil Spills. Water is rendered undrinkable. Bottled water will arrive sometime tomorrow. Environment is compromised. Children stop swimming in lakes. Tourism ends. Businesses close. People leave... Will...

A letter to the editor on Jan. 8 raised questions about pipe that has been stocked between Park Rapids and Bemidji. As the writer suggested, this pipe is related to Enbridge’s Sandpiper Pipeline Project. The writer questioned why the pipe was delivered now, prior to receiving regulatory...

The 2015 Legislative Session has just started and it appears Rep. Dave Hancock is giving up when it comes to fixing our state’s transportation infrastructure. As a rural legislator, I know how important our roads and bridges are to our residents and farmers. During the campaign,...

The committee that I am most looking forward to serving on this session is the Greater Minnesota Economic and Workforce Development Policy Committee. On Tuesday and Thursday of this past week, I was honored to chair this committee as committee Chair Bob Gunther was away from the Legislature....

Thank you citizens of Hubbard County for supporting the 2014 Lutheran Social Services Taste of Christmas dinner and financial appeal. Your financial support of the LSS Senior Nutrition Program provides meals for seniors through our diner’s club and at various dining sites. Meals...

There is much controversy (pro and con) over the proposed Enbridge pipeline in our area. Based on the comments expressed at the public hearings I’ve attended and the letters to the editor I’ve read relative to this issue, most of the opponents’ comments appear to be based on...

In the first week of the 2015 Legislative session, the Senate announced its first six bills aimed at helping Minnesotans across the state recover from natural disasters, secure well-paying jobs, protect their children, and better their educations. These first bills are important steps...

All too soon another anniversary legalizing abortion will be here Jan. 22. Life is precious. It’s not always easy and sometimes doesn’t even seem fair, but to the little ones that are aborted, there will never be an opportunity to experience joy or hardship. They’re the ones...

Due to several circumstances, our Hubbard Prairie Sleigh Festival will not be held this February. Organizers are aiming their sights to resume festivities next year, tentatively scheduled for Feb. 28. Sincere thanks to all those who have made these last three years a success –...

This past week demonstrates that the War on Western Civilization is far from over. It also sharpens the debate about the real cause of terrorism and how the West should address the root cause. The questions remain; are the enemies we face deranged terrorists or are they soldiers...

January is National Mentoring Month – timed to offer opportunities to people with new year intentions of stepping up, reaching out and making a positive difference in life. Right now 56 people are committed to mentoring a Kinship youth; another 48 are helping first graders learn...

How does Enbridge keep their pipelines safe? (per their own ad). Safe? Like they keep their oil storage tanks? On Friday, Jan. 2, eight out of 12 of these tanks exploded in Williston, N.D. and what is Enbridge’s plan? Let them burn until they are extinguished. Yes let all their...

Are you aware that Minnesota property tax administration ranks 38th by the Tax Foundation and 36th by WalletHub. The Minnesota ranking would be 50th if assessment procedures were included. Maryland ranks first, Texas seventh and New York worst. Why the huge discrepancies? Consider...

Am I missing something? I have listened and I have thought about all of the varied information about Enbridge. I still do not get it. I remember in late summer driving to Bemidji, noticing the clearing, grading and leveling of a very nice piece of farmland. This was later stacked...