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State of the Union??Still divided
February 13, 2013 President Barack Obama focused most of his State of the Union Address Tuesday on the issues of the economy and job creation. more »»
US-Dakota War discussion continues
February 13, 2013 To the editor: In response to Mr. LaBatte’s letter: I appreciate that you provided some of the facts clarifying a few of the figures I was referring to, along with some additional information. more »»
Another response on the US-Dakota War
February 13, 2013 Letter to the editor: In response to Matt Boisen: I appreciate your response and the clarification that you’ve provided. Admittedly, I may have misread statements that you originally made. more »»
Drone policy needs some scrutiny
February 12, 2013 Penning hard-core terrorists up at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba was a bad idea, President Barack Obama has said. more »»
More on events of 1862
February 12, 2013 To the editor: In response to Jason Mack’s letter: Re: the use of “w. more »»
State may be left holding stadium bag
February 11, 2013 It’s not news that the state’s revenue from electronic pulltabs, intended to finance the state’s portion of the new Minnesota Vikings stadium, is falling far short of projections. more »»
Rebate won’t fix property tax system
February 10, 2013 We have often advocated for a fresh start on the state’s complex and convoluted property tax system. Over the years it has been adjusted, tweaked and amended beyond all recognition. more »»
Telling the story of the settlers
February 10, 2013 To the editor: Thank you to a previous writer for bringing up the friendly Indians, who were called “traitors,” had their homes and possessions burned and their lives threatened in 1862, and are... more »»
School Board Recognition Week
February 10, 2013 By Harold Remme ISD 88 Superintendent The week of Feb. 18-22 has been designated as School Board Recognition Week. more »»
Downtown Snow Removal
February 10, 2013 To the editor: Many of us write in to the editor when we want to complain about something that is or isn’t being don. more »»
Compromise needed
February 10, 2013 To the editor: After the last national election, I felt we were all losers. It was a relief to be free of dirty partisan ads, but I was still left with the feeling that dirty politics came out on top. more »»
Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down
February 9, 2013 State gun bills THUMBS UP: The Minnesota Legislature, after holding jam-packed hearings, is taking on several bills related to controlling gun violence. more »»
Some facts on the US-Dakota War
February 9, 2013 To the editor: I would like to correct a few statements in Mr. Mack’s letter to the editor in The Journal on Feb. 6: D. more »»
DFL blunder hurts us all
February 9, 2013 To the editor: What’s with the DFL? When I read about Terry Morrow’s resignation from the Minnesota House to take a lobbying job in Chicago, I couldn’t help but think of the enormous expense a... more »»
Dayton open to new tax plan? Good!
February 8, 2013 Gov. Mark Dayton had some surprising things to say at his State of the State speech on Wednesday. more »»
Social Host Ordinance needed county-wide
February 8, 2013 To the editor: It was unfortunate that Brown County commissioners did not support the Social Host ordinance. I think there was a lot of confusion as to what it was and wasn’t. more »»
Let’s get serious on gun violence
February 8, 2013 To the editor: Is everyone getting as tired as I am of the National Rifle Association lecturing us about gun rights and the Second Amendment? What is it about owning a gun that turns people into... more »»
CBO report no cause for celebration
February 7, 2013 The cheering and applause you didn’t hear from Washington on Tuesday was over the Congressional Budget Office’s report that President Barack Obama may be about to pass a milestone — his first year i... more »»
Just what we need
February 7, 2013 To the editor: On Feb. 12 we have an opportunity to elect a new representative to the Minnesota House in District 19A. We need someone who will be able to work with a polarized legislature. more »»
More on the science of life
February 7, 2013 To the editor: One of the comments made in regard to the Jan 10 letter “How did life begin?”was: “Using the existence of a god as the default for everything not currently explainable is a sad way... more »» |
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