To the editor: Governor, why do we have our Minnesota National Guard in Kuwait? Biden pulled our troops out of Iraq in a super rush so why is the U.S. still scattered about that region to do what? Does the Guard provide security for the oil supply and flow of the oil, kill terrorists ...

To the editor: Why should we care that this week, Feb. 20-26, is National Invasive Species Awareness Week? The big reason is money. Invasive species cost money. The big one for our area will be the loss of our beautiful ash trees. There are omninous signs — increased woodpecker activity ...

To the editor: The Jan 9, 2023 Salena Zito column ‘New generation of Catholics discovers Latin Mass 60 years after Vatican II’, described the Latin Mass as rich, mysterious, strictly arranged, Gregorian chants and periods of profound silence play out while plumes of incense float through ...

To the editor: How is it that recently-elected Congressman George Santos can totally lie on his resume regarding everything about his life from his family’s background, his education, his work history, everything, and yet be accepted as a lawmaker in D.C.? Every word he utters to reporters ...

To the editor: As the year new year begins, I want to thank the Gibbon area community, our family and friends for supporting Team Gibbon in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s fundraising for 2022. With the support, our team raised over $30,000 and brought much awareness to Alzheimer’s through ...

To the Editor: Re: Farmer, attorney promote carbon pipeline mitigation agreements. When I read the article by Fritz Busch in the Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, edition of the Marshall Independent, I knew I had to respond. In the first place, there were more than 200 people in attendance at the ...