To the editor: One of the central values within our community is “Willkommen,” which even appears on the sign as one enters town. My concern is that many of our LGBTQIA+ neighbors feel quite the opposite, not only unwelcome, but also unsafe in our midst. I understand the opposing ...

To the editor: As the General Election comes nearer, it’s time to endorse candidates. ISD 88 is front and center in my mind. The ISD 88 website lists current MCA scores at: Science 50%, Math 50%, Reading 51%. I would say those are dismal scores by any measure, and would have earned me an ...

To the editor: Thirty years ago, Carl Pfluger wrote a great essay, “On Cranks.” If one submits more than four letters per year to the editor of one’s local newspaper, chances are, one is a crank. Here are a few takes from Pfluger’s essay: “A crank is a man possessed by a rampant ...

To the editor: I saw the letter to the editor by Ms. Jan Platz today (10/25/2022) I would like to know where Ms. Platz got the information — 50% increase in crime. I checked the FBI web page which has not released the 2021 or 2022 data (I only saw 2019 data there). USAFACT.ORG doesn’t ...

To the editor: We are writing to tell everyone to get out and vote on Tuesday, Nov. 8, especially for the mayor of New Ulm. Kathleen Backer is for sure the one to vote for. She is very well informed and knowledgeable in the history of New Ulm. She is very witty, personable and a very good ...

To the Editor: At a recent Board of Directors meeting for the New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce, the board voted unanimously to support the upcoming New Ulm Schools 2022 Referendum, which is up for renewal on the November 8 ballot. Continued feedback from our Chamber Members about the ...