opinion

In an effort to rebut some of Mr. Hlavsa’s recent comments (or rants), first of all, as you did, I gave my address and phone number to the Park Rapids Enterprise, who as a policy do not print that information, so I did acknowledge myself, just like you did. Regarding the question...

In an effort to rebut some of Mr. Hlavsa’s recent comments (or rants), first of all, as you did, I gave my address and phone number to the Park Rapids Enterprise, who as a policy do not print that information, so I did acknowledge myself, just like you did. Regarding the question...

This week the MN Department of Commerce rejected citizen-proposed alternate routes that bypass the Mississippi Headwaters and Minnesota’s lake country, even those that suggested a spur from the south in order for the Enbridge pipeline to end up at Superior. Enbridge, a Canadian...

At Enbridge, we deliver energy – safely and reliably – to millions of homes and businesses every day. Our pipelines transport crude oil, natural gas, propane and other products, but that’s not all that our pipelines do. Along the pipe, Enbridge employs over 10,000 workers,...

This is in regards to Bob Schoneberger’s July 12, 2014 letter-to-the-editor titled “Enbridge Is Not the Enemy.” The author does not identify himself except listing his residence as Gordon, Wisconsin. He begins his letter by stating “there are no guarantees in life.” Well,...

Mr. Tom Jones of Eugene, Ore., obviously missed the point of my letter which was in criticism of President Obama. It was not an issue of grammar. I’ve been a freelance writer for over half a century and I am sure hundreds of articles and short stories I have had published, I’ve...

A basic principle of medicine is “First, do no harm.” When a medical practitioner sees a patient with a problem the practitioner must decide which treatment, if several are available, will help the problem without causing harm if possible. This principle should also apply to treating...

In response to recent letters/rants regarding the Enbridge expansion projects, first of all there are no guarantees in life. None! If we do not want to harm in any way, shape or form the environment we must all leave this earth to do so. That is not much of an option in my book. So...

We have always enjoyed the Long Lake flotilla on the Fourth of July. This year was no different even with the strong wind that was blowing! We wanted, however, to thank the folks who lobbed the great t-shirts at us from their pontoon! How nice! We don’t know if this was a group...

Bees and other pollinators are in trouble. And because they’re in trouble, we’re in trouble. Over the past few decades, there has been a significant loss of pollinators from the environment. Carmelita Nelson, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Roadsides for...

When people look at Friends of the Headwaters’ maps of the Enbridge route, they can see what’s at stake. The Enbridge route crosses the Mississippi Headwaters through some of Minnesota’s cleanest lakes, creates hazards for wild rice beds, and jeopardizes Park Rapids’ drinking...

How arrogant of you as representatives of Enbridge Oil to state “We’re definitely hearing the concerns and that’s why we’re out” and “We want to be a part of the conversation.” This is BS and you know it! Your comment that oil will move to markets whether or not the...

Propaganda. In the article in Saturday’s Enterprise, it is obvious to me, as a student of political history that most of Enbridge’s responses to their critics are pure propaganda. Calling people’s legitimate fears, suggestions and complaints into “questions” for Enbridge’s...

I read a letter to the editor (June 18) from a Mr. Tom R. Kovach. Obviously he gets all of his news from Fox News and so it is not his fault that the facts are not evident and leaves the reader with no understanding as to the source. Racism is a topic one should not discuss when...

Recently a citizen wrote in with concerns relating to my votes on budget bills. I’m happy to respond. During the 2013 Legislative Session, democrats increased government spending by 12 percent – a whopping $4 billion of your tax dollars. That’s $1,500 of additional tax burden...