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To the editor: DJ Trump: He pardoned Jan 6th insurrectionists after Capitol Police were hurt. People died. He still claims he won 2020 elections. Court after court case stating he didn’t. Some other bad choices were cutting N.I.H. funding. Beyond shameful even cut pediatric cancer research. Trying to stop birthright citizenship which is in the US Constitution. “Rounding up” and deporting only “worst criminals and rapists.” Many are US Citizen with no record. He has one! Alien Enemies Act of 1798 says for use in war time. He created DOGE under Elon Musk. Musk fired nuclear ...

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New pope Leo XIV Thursday, Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected the new pope. He has taken on the name Leo XIV. Even for non-Catholics, this is an interesting development. Leo XIV is the first pope in history to come from the United States, but what is most intriguing is how quickly he was chosen by the papal conclave. Prevost was chosen by the cardinals within a day of the conclave starting. That is unusual in modern times. Conclaves that selected Pope Francis, Benedict and John Paul all took slightly longer to reach a decision. It implies there was an early consensus behind Leo. Early ...

Despite industry challenges, Sleepy Eye Medical Center stands on solid ground

Columns

In recent articles published by the Minneapolis Star Tribune (April 18) and the New Ulm Journal (April 27), Sleepy Eye Medical Center (SEMC) was named among approximately 32 hospitals in Minnesota facing financial headwinds. Despite these industry-wide pressures, SEMC remains financially strong and well-positioned for the future. Our community-owned hospital, governed by a board comprised entirely of local residents, remains deeply committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care and planning for the evolving needs of our region. Like most hospitals, our financial ...

The real are you my mother?

Columns

In 1956, the movie “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” hit the silver screen. Seed pods from outer space landed on Earth. If a pod were placed near a sleeping person, a visually identical copy of that person would be produced, and only the copy would be left. Each copy had the original person’s personality and memory, but no human emotion. When a parent duplicate was made, for example, the children were sure that the copies were not the real parent. A psychological problem that very much resembles the movie is called Capgras Syndrome. A person with Capgras Syndrome will believe that ...

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THUMBS UP New Ulm a 2024 Tree City USA for 21st year New Ulm once again received Tree City USA recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation. This is the 21st time New Ulm has received the honor and it is fairly impressive. For over two decades New Ulm was able to maintain Tree City USA status. In order to qualify a city must have a tree commission, tree ordinance, spend at least $2 per capita on urban forestry and participate in an Arbor Day celebration. Meeting these might seem relatively easy, but to consistently do it year after year takes commitment. THUMBS UP Newly discovered Wanda ...

Defending Medicaid, HCBS for disability community

Letters

To the editor: I am deeply concerned about potential cuts to the Medicaid program that could significantly impact Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) for people with disabilities(PWD). Medicaid is more than a health insurance program; it is a lifeline for millions of Minnesotans with disabilities who need ongoing care. HCBS provides personal care assistance, home health aides, therapeutic and other supports essential services to ensure people with disabilities can live with dignity in their own homes and communities. These services promote independent living and prevent ...