To the editor: So, I was rebuked for one of my recent letters for echoing a sentiment expressed by angry Americans at town halls across the country on the rare occasions the spineless right show up to face the music in the form of uncomfortable questions for their support of a convicted felon ...
I walked into the room and was struck by the preponderance of graying hair and balding heads. Who were these old people? And what were they doing at my high school class reunion? It was difficult to comprehend that it’s been half a century since my classmates and I walked across ...
THUMBS DOWN Kraft loses promised federal funding Last year, New Ulm’s Kraft plant was earmarked to receive $3 million in federal funds to improve energy efficiency upgrades. This was part of a larger $170 million grant to help the Kraft Heinz company decarbonize. It is not happening ...
June is recognized as PTSD awareness month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding and support for those affected by Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. PTSD is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, impacting individuals’ thoughts, ...
At the end of 2024, Congress passed a “Continuing Resolution” to fund the government. This was back when Congress still had a heartbeat. The one thing both parties agreed on was that farmers would get $21 billion. I’m all for free money. So, I looked forward to my tiny piece of the ...
To the editor: The answer to our letter that we sent on June 4 needs some clearing up as to the response to the article on June 7 by Mr. Nelson. Yes, we have done our research. The report of 11,000 jobs was put out by TC Energy Corp. the Canadian Company building the pipeline. No where ...