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Opinion

Trump’s reason for not calling Walz ‘disgusting’

Letters

To the editor: There was a recent article on Journal Page 2 under National News. The AP article stated after the assassination of  Hortman, her husband and two others severely injured Trump said, “ I could be nice and call Walz but why waste time?” The full quote which needs to be read ...

When the nest goes quiet

Columns

Dear Annie: Lately, I’ve been finding myself feeling unexpectedly down. My three kids are all growing up so fast -- one just graduated college, one is starting a new job out of state and my youngest just got their driver’s license. I’m proud of them, of course. They’re kind, capable and ...

My memories of Taylor’s fireworks

Columns

It has been said that the only constant is change. This is true except if you’re hoping for change from a 20-dollar bill after filling your car’s gas tank. Tremendous changes have taken place on the farm where I launched my dairy farming career 46 years ago. When I first rented that ...

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Editorials

THUMBS UP St. Paul’s Lutheran brings Ninja course to New Ulm Last week, St. Paul’s Lutheran Schools staff and volunteers began installation of a new Ninja course playground set. The course is a play feature laid out as an obstacle course. Unlike traditional playground equipment, kids ...

Slowing down after the summer of speed

Columns

When I was young, there was a farmer who lived west of me. George’s wife had passed away, and he lived alone. Several times a day, George drove to town for coffee, meals, and fellowship at Schultz Café. The staff and other old guys were his family. George was never in a hurry to get to ...

Summer solstice: an underrated special yearly occasion

Columns

Last weekend we had the summer solstice, the longest day of the year with the light of day lasting until late in the evening. The solstice is one of the most underrated days of the year. There’s very little special celebrating, no day off for wage earners. I think there’s a bias ...