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Kindness, compassion shown to veterans

Letters

I want to thank the Patriotic Piecers and the Quilts of Valor Foundation for the kindness, compassion, and understanding they have shown southern Minnesota veterans over the past years.  I also want to thank the Journal for the tenderness with which it covers all stories about veterans. As a four-year regular Army veteran processing my own PTSD, I have concluded that everyone who goes into the military leaves behind something they brought with them and takes with them something they did not bring with them. Service does not always end when a veteran out-processes.  For many of my ...

Nice to see Finstad visiting the district

Letters

I was surprised and delighted to see Carl’s Corner featured on an ad that ran during Sunday’s Vikings game. Carl’s has been a go-to place for us for decades. The chicken there is great, but don’t overlook the pizza and (my favorite) the fish. But it was a political commercial, so that took off a bit of my enthusiasm. Still, it was nice to see Brad Finstad in a local establishment, given his scarcity in the district since the last election. Troubling, though, was his touting his big accomplishment of “no taxes on tips, overtime and Social Security” which was the focus of ...

Few questions to ask candidates

Letters

Election 2026 is upon us. We need to choose wisely. Here is a list of questions we can ask candidates: 1. What does “fake news” really mean? 2. How will we repay a $40,000,000,000,000 national debt? 3. Is the Nobel Peace Prize given to people who start wars? 4. Is John McCain a hero or a loser? 5. Who pays tariffs? 6. Has your grocery bill gone down? 7. How can one person win 43 golf championships? 8. Do you agree with Donald Trump’s assessment of Pope Leo? 9. If the price of a $100 item drops 800%, how much do you have to pay? 10. Which of Venezuela, Greenland ...

Thumbs up/down

Editorials

THUMBS UP NUMAS Haus fundraiser well attended New Ulm Ministerial Association (NUMAS) Haus held its annual fundraiser Thursday night. The fundraiser was designed to help cover the operating costs for the shelter. For nearly a decade, NUMAS Haus has provided shelter and support services to homeless women and children in the Brown County Area. It is a 90-day program that provides shelter in a home setting that also gives clients access to resources and services to help them get back on their feet. Currently, NUMAS Haus is working to expand its shelter space into the former First United ...

School’s back in session — let’s talk mental health

Columns

Mental illnesses among youth — and especially depression and anxiety — have increased over the past decade according to many studies. So it’s important for parents to learn the warning signs and what resources are available. Pay attention to changes – changes in how a child is eating, ...

Endorsing Aaron Petersen for Nicollet County Sheriff

Letters

As the former Sheriff of Nicollet County, I had the privilege of serving this community for 23 years. During that time, I also had the opportunity to work closely with Aaron Petersen for more than 20 years. I have watched Aaron grow professionally, take on greater responsibilities, and develop into the leader and law enforcement professional he is today. Aaron worked in several positions within the Sheriff’s Office throughout his career, gaining valuable experience and an understanding of virtually every aspect of the Sheriff’s Office operations. His willingness to learn, take on ...