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December 29, 2012 Another shooting THUMBS DOWN: Coming so soon on the heels of the Sandy Hook Elementary Shooting, the Christmas Eve ambush slaying of two Webster, N.Y. more »»
Safety plan is in place
December 29, 2012 School safety and security has been a hot topic of discussion since the December 14 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut. more »»
We need discussion on all safety issues
December 28, 2012 Knee-jerk reactions to the massacre at a school in Connecticut have been distressing because, in too many cases, they have been displays of what politicians do best — suggest quick, politically... more »»
One party doesn’t mean one viewpoint
December 26, 2012 An Associated Press report in Monday’s Journal made a very insightful observation on the upcoming legislative session, the first since 1990 that will be under the control of one party in both houses... more »»
US-Dakota War still echoes today
December 26, 2012 Not long ago and not far away, 38 men were hung on this day, Dec.26. It’s convenient to separate ourselves from that, to think it was an ancient, distant event. It wasn’t. more »»
Wishing for peace
December 24, 2012 One of wishes everyone has somewhere in their mind on Christmas Eve is the wish for peace, the kind of peace promised by the angels St. Luke mentions in his Gospel story of the first Christmas. more »»
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December 22, 2012 Big turnover in ISD88 THUMBS UP: We knew there was going to be turnover on the District 88 school board this month, with Susan Nierengarten, Carol Ackerson and Patti Gramentz all leaving. more »»
Somber end to U.S.-Dakota War 150th
December 22, 2012 This week marks the anniversary of the final act in the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862, the terrible conflict that has been revisited this 150th anniversary year. On Dec. more »»
Morrow’s moving
December 21, 2012 State Rep. Terry Morrow’s decision to leave the Minnesota Legislature for a job in Chicago with the Uniform Law Commission (ULC) is a bit surprising. more »»
Still time to take care of the children
December 20, 2012 Events in Newtown, Conn., have reminded us in a brutal, horrifying way just how precious our children area — all of them, whether related to us or not. more »»
It’s not easy to ID the murderous among mentally ill
December 19, 2012 Adam Lanza was a strange young man in many ways, those who knew him say. more »»
MSU should not leave Hoffner hanging
December 18, 2012 It has been a long, hard season for Minnesota State University-Mankato football coach Todd Hoffner, who was pulled off the practice field in August to face charges of child pornography, and was... more »»
Keeping our children safe
December 17, 2012 As our children become aware of the horror that struck a Connecticut elementary school Friday, many, especially the younger ones, will need to be comforted. more »»
Santa’s helpers
December 16, 2012 The New Ulm Sertoma Club is pretty busy this time of year, helping Santa Claus put a smile on kids’ faces with its “Santa’s Closet” program. more »»
Stressing school safety important
December 16, 2012 The senseless act of violence recently at an elementary school in Connecticut generates fear and concern for everyon. more »»
A day of horror
December 15, 2012 Once more our nation has been horrified by an unthinkable crime, a shooting rampage Friday in Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Con. more »»
Flu shots important
December 14, 2012 Perhaps you’ve been meaning to get a shot to protect you against influenza for weeks now, but just haven’t had the time. Maybe you’ve been telling your spouse you’ll get around to it soon. more »»
We plunged over ‘the cliff’ years ago
December 13, 2012 The nation may continue its ongoing plunge over a fiscal cliff even if President Barack Obama and conservatives in Congress agree on a budget deal this mont. more »»
Legislative forecast: Frosty season ahead
December 12, 2012 We weren’t expecting a “Hail-fellow-well-met,” backslapping and handshaking kind of session Monday when Governor Mark Dayton and legislative caucus leaders met with the news media to talk about the... more »»
Taking it one rung at a time
December 12, 2012 The other day I was outside when Bart Kretschmer drove into the yard in his familiar blue Ford pickup. We farmers are identifiable by our trucks a mile awa. more »» |
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