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Need candidates who will represent life

Letters

Here in Minnesota, the greatest gift of all that we have is the gift of life. The gift to live, to love, to enjoy with the talents given to us from the “The Good Lord”. In our past Legislature, some members tried to codify abortion into our State Constitution. It failed as time ran out on the legislative session. Let us remember abortion is killing of an unborn life that deserves our protection. If this were to pass, it would make abortion legal up to the time of birth and would almost be impossible to reverse. Please stay in contact with our legislators to let them know ...

Heartfelt thank you to first responders

Letters

There was a fundraiser Saturday evening (Aug. 22) for First Responders-the fire department and ambulance—sponsored by Pub 209, with music. My daughter and I stopped to listen on our walk back to her apartment, when I collapsed. She hollered for help and several came running. She said two EMTs gave me CPR for “quite awhile.” So I want to give a “heart felt” thank you to the amazing incredible people who saved my life that night. I hope you know how valuable you are to our community — each and everyone of you. May God Bless you and thank you again. Dianne Schmidtt New Ulm

Consider writing my name on ballot

Letters

I would like to inform the residents of New Ulm Ward 4 that I’m very interested in and willing to serve as your representative on the City Council if you would choose to write in my name on your ballot. As you may be aware, no one filed to run in this position so that section on your ballot will be blank. I would be honored if you would consider writing in my name and would work hard to represent you on the City Council. As a 38-year New Ulm resident and a recent retiree I feel my experience, positive work ethic and the time I have to devote to this position would be an asset. My ...

Understanding the Permanent School Fund question on November ballot

Columns

As Minnesotans begin voting in the Nov. 3 general election, there is one question on every ballot that directly relates to public schools across our state. It concerns Minnesota’s Permanent School Fund — a resource that has been supporting public education for generations. The Permanent School Fund is not a new program or a new source of taxation. Its roots go back to Minnesota’s earliest days as a state, when land was set aside for the benefit of public education. Today, Minnesota maintains approximately 2.5 million acres of school trust land and mineral rights on ...

Gone antiquing

Columns

Our old neighbor Al Warnes had a knack for malapropisms that were unintentionally amusing. For instance, “transplant” always came out as “replant” as in, “She got a kidney replant.” And “rummage sale” was unfailingly pronounced as “rubbish sale.” That last turn of phrase ...

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Editorials

THUMBS DOWN Brown County cow confirmed for rabies The Minnesota Board of Animal Health confirmed a Brown County Hereford heifer tested positive for rabies earlier this month. The cow’s owner noticed odd behavior on Sept. 1, including lying flat with its head down. By Sept 3. The animal began showing other symptoms including uncoordinated hind legs, was high-stepping, vocalizing, hyper-salivating, and had a high temperature. The animal was euthanized and tested for rabies, which came back positive. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) recommended nine people obtain rabies ...