To the editor: I would like to take the time to thank the people who supported me in my campaign for Brown County Sheriff. While on the campaign trail, I met some amazing people throughout Brown County and really appreciated their time and kind words. I would also like to thank my family and ...

To the editor: This morning (August 16) CNN and the Associated Press reported some three hundred newspapers, led by the Boston Globe, coordinated an editorial page attack on President Trump asserting criticism of the media is unacceptable and an attack on First Amendment freedom of the press. ...

To the editor: Rising arches up so high, Earthen mounds on either side, Reaching into the blue sky; Over them we soon will ride. Workers struggled these months long, Setting pillars into place; Making sure they would be strong; Holding beams out into space. Exit ramps come down ...

To the editor: In the fall of 1998, Brown County Probation started a juvenile diversion program called “Teen Court” where trained adolescents sat in a courtroom and questioned their peers charged with a petty level crime. After some deliberation in a jury room, the Teen Court Jurors ...

To the editor: I would like to thank the New Ulm American Legion Seifert-Bianchi Post 132 for sponsoring and supporting my trips to Boys State and Boys Nation. Boys Nation took place from July 20 to July 28. I think the weeks of Boys State and of Boys Nation will shape my life. At Boys ...

To the editor: I have known Jeff Hohensee since he started his career with the New Ulm Police Department (NUPD) in 1991. In his first 3 months, he accepted the challenge of working as an Undercover Officer and assisted in conducting a successful narcotics investigation. Since that time, ...

To the editor: To the voters of Brown County: It is my pleasure to endorse Jeff Hohensee for Sheriff in Brown County. I have worked for the Nicollet County Sheriff’s Office for 24 years; 12 years as a deputy and 12 years as an investigator. Over the course of my career, I have worked ...

To the editor: I want everyone to know how grateful I am for the opportunity to serve as your Brown County Sheriff for the past 12 years. I feel very blessed to work with the truly incredible staff that ensures our citizens have a safe and secure place to live and work. That being said, ...

To the editor: My name is Jody Gladis and I just retired from the Marshall Police Department after 31.5 years of service. I am writing this letter in support of Chief Deputy Jason Seidl for Sheriff. I was the Drug Task Force commander from 2012 until my retirement in July 2018. I have had ...

To the editor: I am writing this letter to express my support for Jim Hagedorn for Congress. In my years of following politics and watching candidates, I have never seen a harder working, more caring and decent man than Jim. I have been appalled and offended by the nastiness and outright ...

To the editor: Jim Hagedorn is running for 1st District Congress and his GOP opponent has, as a last ditch effort, taken her campaign into the gutter with personal attacks and lies. Unfortunately, I don’t think this sort of behavior is over. Carla Nelson doesn’t want to run on the ...

To the editor: I have known Congressional candidate Jim Hagedorn for years and know him to be a man of uncommon faith and conservative values. Thus, I am appalled at Carla Nelson’s decision to engage in a campaign of distortions and half-truths. Jim Hagedorn was born in Blue Earth, ...

The Journal will accept letter to the editor relating to the Aug. 14 primary elections up to Friday, Aug. 10. Letters endorsing candidates and issues will not be published after Sunday, Aug. 12, unless the editor determines a response to a previously published letter is in order. Please keep ...

To the editor: Let’s put kids, First!!. It is time to add more days to the school calendar. The USA is losing the economic battle to India, China, So. Korea and Japan where 200 — even 210 — days of Engaged Learning Time on Task (ELTOT) is normal. That is why the upcoming primary ...

To the editor: The Obama administrations major foreign policy initiatives destabilized Libya and provided billions to Iran which our State Dept. designated as the top state sponsor of terrorism. President Obama’s meekness toward Russia was demonstrated early in 2009 as he praised Putin ...

To the editor: On July 17 the New Ulm City Council approved acquiring a Recreation Trail and Utility Easement from Prairie Land Development, LLP (PLD) at 1318 to 1330 Birchwood Drive. The New Ulm Bike Group would like to thank Prairie Land Development, LLP for donating this easement to the ...

To the editor: HELLO NEW ULM!!! What can we really do to help in “filling up empty places?” When Herberger’s leaves there will be another large empty spot in downtown area! Let us get together in small groups, large groups and REALLY THINK, DO SOME RESEARCH, READ REPORTS, ASK ...

To the editor: What has Putin got on him? That is the obvious question that arises from the disgusting performance by the current occupant of the White House in his meeting with the Russian tyrant in Helsinki, Finland. What could explain that boot-licking performance by someone who likes to ...

To the editor: It has been said the goal of the Russians is to weaken us from within. As politically divisive as we are with Trump Derangement Syndrome (about half of us are always angry) we seem to do quite well without their help. It started — almost the day after the election — with ...

To the editor: “Bravi!” to the cast, crew, and orchestra of State Street Theater’s production of “Mary Poppins.” It takes many months of hard work to put on a show like that —- your hard work paid off, as the acting, vocals, and choreography were all top notch (or, dare I write, ...