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Opinion

Have some respect Mr. President — it’s not always about you.

Letters

To the editor: On June 14, the United States will celebrate Flag Day, and hold a celebration and parade in Washington D.C. to recognize the 250th anniversary of the US Army. This parade will be massive with thousands of soldiers and military equipment in the procession. The Army’s ...

Show them we are not happy

Letters

To the editor: It’s a good thing to look at waste and fraud when cutting the deficit, but it must be done with proof and precision. So, were the subsidies to oil companies eliminated? Were the bloated military contracts examined? Elon Musk alone has received $38 billion. No, the programs, ...

The relapse problem

Columns

Anyone who works in a helping profession will deal with success that often is followed by the person being helped sliding back into his or her old ways. The setback then needs to be addressed and dealt with. Their self-defeating behaviors have to stop if success is to be maintained When a ...

Dairy Month delights

Columns

Legend has it that an urban congressman decided to visit a dairy farm. “How often do you milk your cows?” asked the congressman. “Twice a day,” replied the dairyman. “So, ten times a week,” said the congressman. “No, twice a day.” “That’s ...

Thumbs up/down

Editorials

THUMBS UP Greyhounds to return to state tournament The New Ulm Cathedral Greyhounds will return to the Class A State Baseball Tournament after defeating the Springfield Tigers on Friday. It was The Tigers who won the state championship last year. This puts the Greyhounds in excellent ...