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Ravishing radishes

Columns

Every morning at this time of year I go outside and dig in the dirt for my breakfast. This isn’t because we’re destitute. It’s because I have this scandalous craving for radishes. As with many things, fresher is always better. And it’s impossible to be any fresher than eating food moments after it’s plucked from the earth. I wash my radishes first, of course. I’m not a total barbarian, at least not anymore. When I was a kid, a fresh radish or a green onion would find its way into my mouth after the dirt was removed with a cursory swipe on the leg of my jeans. Jeans that ...

Empowering voters: Redistricting

Columns

Candidates for the United States Senate, governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state and others are elected by the voters in the entire state. In contrast, candidates for the United States House of Representatives, the state Senate and the state House of Representatives are elected by the voters in a specific district. Each district is made up of smaller geographical units which divide cities, towns and counties into manageable units for the purpose of organizing and administering elections. Generally speaking, those smaller units are called precincts, although in rural areas ...

Make rulings based on law, not Trump

Letters

To the editor: It is becoming increasingly obvious every day that the current U.S. Supreme Court does not care about the Constitution or the rule of law. They only care about delivering decisions based on the desires of Donald Trump. For some historical perspective the U.S. Supreme Court expanded from seven to nine members under Andrew Jackson in 1837. The Eighth and Ninth Circuits Act of 1837 was a federal statute which increased the size of the Supreme Court of the United States, and which also reorganized the circuit courts of the federal judiciary. When the Democrats again have a ...

On fatherhood

Columns

Every day, rain or shine or Shinola, I take our dog, Bella, out for a walk. It’s good for both of us, and as her doggy daddy, it’s my responsibility to ensure that she gets her minimum daily requirement of free-range fun. During our walks Bella chases rabbits that she never catches and digs for gophers she never finds. She seems to have learned that it’s not about the destination so much as it’s about the journey. As her dad, I will gladly take credit for her acquiring that nugget of wisdom. East of our farmhouse is a slough that the government and Mother Nature have ...

Better ways to reduce hate

Letters

To the editor: (re: Work together rather than spreading hate June 6) I find it ironic (letter writer’s) topic is the spreading of hate and the consequences.  Elon Musk did no damage to the government? Look up the article in American Oversight online about the sickening results of Musk’s and Trump’s actions in closing the USAID operation — killing children is not hateful?  Over 200 people have been “murdered” by the Air Force and Navy in Trump’s attempt to stop the inflow of drugs to the U.S. — with no proof that those boats were transporting drugs.  ICE’s action ...

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Editorials

THUMBS UP Farmers Market returns The New Ulm Farmers Market is back in action for the summer season. The first day of the 2026 Farmers Market was Thursday in the River Bend parking lot. The market will be held every Thursday from 2:30-5:30 p.m. until Aug 27 and every Sunday from 9 a.m.-noon until Oct. 10 in the River Bend parking lot. The New Ulm Farmers Market is a wonderful tradition where farm-fresh products are sold directly to customers. The market typically offers a wide variety of products and attracts a crowd. The opening day of the market saw a long line of customers waiting ...