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Sequester blame game
February 25, 2013 Politicians and government officials from both parties were busily attacking each other on Sunday, hitting the talk shows to blame the other side for the sequester cuts that are coming nearer and... more »»
John Adams warned of this
February 25, 2013 To the editor: In 1787 John Adams, one of our country’s founding fathers, wrote a treatise called “A Defence of the Constitutions of Government of the United States. more »»
Obama should allow Keystone XL pipeline
February 24, 2013 Perhaps President Barack Obama should worry more about the American people than about environmentalists who have bullied him during his first four years, never satisfied with his own stridently... more »»
Sister Cities seeking information
February 23, 2013 To the editor: As part of the 25th Anniversary of the Hans Joohs Sister Cities program, the New Ulm Sister Cities Commission is looking for email or mailing addresses for the following former... more »»
Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down
February 23, 2013 Good year for Progress THUMBS UP: The Journal just published its Progress Edition on Friday, an issue where we look back on the year just past, and the year ahead to see what’s going on. more »»
Carp keep showing up in state rivers
February 22, 2013 Another silver carp, the kind of invasive fish that gets agitated and leaps from the water when motor boats go by, was caught in the Mississippi River this week, in Pool 6 near Winona. more »»
For more on US-Dakota war read...
February 22, 2013 To the editor: For those of you interested in the US-Dakota War of 1862, I recommend reading the book “Dakota Dawn” by Gregory F. Michno. It gives a fair, balanced and concise account of the uprising. more »»
Carp keep showing up in state rivers
February 22, 2013 Another silver carp, the kind of invasive fish that gets agitated and leaps from the water when motor boats go by, was caught in the Mississippi River this week, in Pool 6 near Winona. more »»
Can’t nickel-and-dime the deficit
February 21, 2013 Contrary to popular belief, there are at least two people from the two major parties in Washington who do get along and do agree on what government should do. Unfortunately, no one listens to them. more »»
Pick state poem based on merit
February 20, 2013 There’s always a point in each legislative session when the serious bills are making their way through committee hearings, leaving time for legislators to introduce less serious legislation. more »»
You really shouldn't have...
February 20, 2013 First of all, I need to say thank you. You shouldn’t have. Really, you shouldn’t have. Last October, you taxpayers sent me a check for $5,010. This was on top of a very nice year in farming. more »»
Fiery displays are too dangerous
February 19, 2013 Music is only part of the show at many concerts these days. Unfortunately, death sometimes is on stage, too. During the weekend, people in West Warwick, R.I., observed a grim anniversary. more »»
‘I Do! I Do!’ was a delight
February 19, 2013 To the editor: I just wanted to share the impressions last Valentine’s Day had on me and my wife, Ellie, when we attended the “dinner theater” concept at the Holiday Inn. more »»
No checks, no balances?
February 18, 2013 There was one very telling passage in President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address last Tuesday. more »»
County should take another look at Social Host ordinance
February 17, 2013 On Feb. 5, the Brown County Board of Commissioners refused to act on a proposed Social Host ordinance. more »»
Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down
February 16, 2013 Keep up the pressure THUMBS UP: A group of Highway 14 expansion project proponents testified at a Minnesota Senate committee hearing this week. more »»
Congress has enough to do
February 16, 2013 To the editor: About your post, “Drone policy needs some scrutiny.” First off, I don’t think this Congress should be asked to do any more work than they already do. more »»
Who will remember the settlers
February 16, 2013 To the editor: Regarding the US-Dakota War of 1862: “Other than the 9/11 terrorist attack, the war likely accounted for the intentional killing of more noncombatants than any other on U.S. soil. more »»
It's a small world
February 16, 2013 To the editor: While on a recent People to People tour to Cuba, one day we were having lunch at an upscale Havana hotel. Like many meals they start with a basket of warm bread. more »»
Please return stolen coat
February 16, 2013 To the editor: While our son was at an appointment Thursday, Feb. 7, his black and gree plaid Zero Exposure winter coat and Harley Davidson stocking cap were stolen. more »» |
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