To the editor: On June 24, the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending 50 years of precedent protecting Americans’ rights to privacy and abortion-related health care — an egregious step back for gender equality and human rights as a whole. This will hurt the ...

To the editor: Farmers like me understand the importance of protecting our beautiful environment by combating climate change, but we also know tying our state’s vehicle standards to California’s regulations makes little sense. We have little in common with California, which is why ...

To the editor: Did you know that New Ulm has a fine BMX Park? It is located in what was called South German Park on Third South Street. It is operated by the River Valley BMX Club for special races like Sunday, July 24, but is regularly open to the public. The skill of the competitors, age 3 ...

To the editor: I am writing this letter to the editor to voice my support for Marc Chadderdon. Marc is running for Nicollet County sheriff. I have known Marc since 1989 when I was a LeCenter police officer. I worked with Marc from 1994 up until I retired in 2017. Over the years Marc has ...

To the editor: As most of you know, there are five candidates running for the office of mayor of the city of New Ulm in the upcoming primary on Aug. 9. This position has some “big shoes to fill” as it relates to our past mayor, Bob Beussman, and current mayor, Terry Sveine. These two ...

To the editor: We would like to endorse our fellow veteran Ronald Wendinger in the upcoming mayoral primary election and hope you will also. In working voluntarily with Ron at many veteran activities, we have become aware of his kind, caring, approachable, responsible and witty character, ...