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Letters

Why is the HRC ineffective?

To the editor: According to Sec. 3.03 of the city code, the New Ulm Human Rights Commission (HRC) was established to ensure compliance with state nondiscrimination statutes, to educate the public on human rights issues, and to improve human relations in the city. The members of the HRC ...

Sioux Indian uprising walking tour highlight of class reunion

To the editor: Walking tour I am a proud member of the Cathedral High School class of ‘68. We recently celebrated our 55th class reunion. As a part of our activities, some of us signed up for the walking tour about our Sioux Indian Uprising, or the Dakota Conflict. We requested Terry ...

Our nation has become comfortable with corruption

To the editor: Last night (Sept. 11) while most of us went about our business as usual, a dinner meeting was unrolling in Sleepy Eye – key players in our Republican Party. Brad Finstad our Congressman, Michele Fischbach Congresswomen for the 7th district, Scott Jensen Governor Candidate, ...

Let us hear both sides

To the editor: A coin has two sides; politics does too. Some people feel just one side can be true. While that may be, what of the other side? At least let us see it. Don’t let it hide. Let the people make their own decisions. Encourage thinking, debate and visions. The opinion page is ...

America has lost its unity since 9/11

To the editor: Have we forgotten — 9/11 brought this nation to its knees into total unity with respect, compassion, togetherness and true patriotism through an horrific event. What do we have now. Not the unity, patriotism and love of this country as we did on 9/11 and with its aftermath. ...

No excuses

To the editor: How convenient. The front page of the Journal (08-31-2023) headlines our local schools’ failure to educate our kids, and blames (of course) COVID-19. Truth be told, the MCA Data by year wasn’t all that impressive before the “pandemic” either. I encourage Journal readers ...