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Will they stand up against Trump?

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Mid-term elections are fast upon us. Mr. Trump says that we should pretend that his name is on the ballot. Okay then. I get to follow two Congressional races. Congressional District One is most of southern Minnesota and District Seven is most of western Minnesota. I am on the edge in CD7. CD1 begins at my line fence which borders two townships. There is a longtime Republican incumbent serving in each of those. I assume they would be happy with you pretending Mr. Trump was on the ballot when you see their names. Trump’s popularity has sunk to historic lows nationally. But support ...

Ullery is qualified to serve

Letters

My name is Dan Beranek, and I urge people to vote for Sue Ullery as a write-in candidate for New Ulm’s 4th Ward City Council seat. I served on the City Council for 30 years, from 1975 to 2008, and I recognize that Sue has the qualifications and experience for this position. She was an elected member of the New Ulm School Board for many years, and was also a longtime employee of the Brown County Historical Society and the New Ulm Public Library. Please write in the name of Sue Ullery for New Ulm’s 4th Ward City Council on Nov. 3. Dan Beranek New Ulm

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THUMBS UP Rotary Club introduces students to ethics The New Ulm Rotary Club hosted its Ethics Workshop for area high school students on Tuesday. Rotary has organized the program since 2015 and it remains extremely popular. For many students, the ethics workshop is their first exposure to these concepts. Ethics is a difficult subject to introduce into a school curriculum. It is wonderful that New Ulm’s Rotary Club is able to offer this workshop year after year. THUMBS UP Permanent School Trust Fund a benefit for schools Sleepy Eye Public School is the most recent school in the area ...

Ullery has remarkable knowledge of New Ulm

Letters

My name is Trudy Beranek, and I am endorsing Sue Ullery as a write-in candidate for the 4th Ward of the New Ulm City Council. I met Sue 35 years ago when our children were infants. In addition to her work experience at the Brown County Historical Society and the New Ulm Library, Sue also led tours of the historic John Lind House when I was the executive director of the Lind House Association from 2005-12. She has a remarkable knowledge of New Ulm’s history and is an excellent public speaker. Please remember to write in Sue Ullery’s name for New Ulm’s 4th Ward City Council ...

Enduring candidate ad biz

Letters

Twin Cities TV stations to run campaign ads day and night, nearly nonstop, to now include ads from Iowa and Wisconsin politicians? Why must we endure this endless sickening ad biz for most of this year? Despite all their claims to be super leaders in doing the right thing for all citizens, none seem qualified to hold office with integrity. Karen L. Kettner Sleepy Eye

Reannouncing retirement; supporting Ullery

Letters

My name’s Larry Mack, and since 2015, I have proudly served as the city councilor for New Ulm’s Ward 4. Over the past 12 years, I’ve worked with my colleagues to put the best interests of the community first, from helping to steer the Reinvest New Ulm (RENU) project and complete the city’s 20-year comprehensive plan to supporting businesses and growing workforce housing options. This past January, I decided to retire from my position as councilor at the end of my current term. Other individuals were expressing interest in running for the Ward 4 seat, and I felt it was time to ...