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Thank you for the opportunity

After careful consideration, I have decided not to seek another term on the school board. Serving our community has been one of the greatest honors of my life. I have had the privilege of working alongside dedicated teachers, administrators, staff, parents, and fellow board members who care deeply about our students and our schools. I have celebrated successes, wrestled with difficult decisions, and gained an even deeper appreciation for the people who show up every day to do the hard work of educating our children. My decision is mainly due to changes in my own life. My family and ...

Women’s Veterans Recognition Day canceled

Women's Veterans Recognition Day is observed annually on June 12, commemorating the Women's Armed Services Integration Act of 1948, granting women the right to serve as permanent members of the US Armed Forces. This day honors the service and sacrifice of women who have served in the US military, and highlights the fact that female veterans have faced distinct challenges in recognition, care and benefits. While not a federal holiday, it has been recognized and adopted by many states through laws or proclamations; to include Minnesota. There are a variety of celebrations held ...

History not being lost

To the editor: The history of New Ulm and the Minnesota River Valley is critical to Minnesota’s history. At the Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS), our mission is to serve all people of Minnesota by creating meaningful engagement with history. In support of this mission, we are making significant investments to continue to preserve and share the history of New Ulm and the history of the region. MNHS is actively working on new interpretive panels to be installed at Fort Ridgely. The grounds are open daily from dawn until dusk, and visitors are encouraged to take a self-guilded tour ...

Renew our faith for another 250 years

To the editor As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of this wonderful country, let us reflect on the blessings of the good Lords gift to live in the United States of America. Too much has been left out about the faith of our leaders. This Country has been blessed with leadership and thoughtful individuals that since the beginning believed that "all men are created equal". Over the years, men and women have fought and defended this Country to keep us free. Let us teach our future generations of the faith in the good Lord that has helped this nation through the bumps and bruises of wars ...

Communist utopia? Think again

To the editor: Are we sleeping? I am not just talking to the common men and women. I am talking to leaders in every community throughout this Christian founded nation. Industry, churches, schools, local, state and federal government officials need to wake up to what’s happening in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle, Denver and Minneapolis. In other words, reality has escaped many in the major metro areas of our country. The late great Winston Churchill of England said “Taxing your way to prosperity is like standing inside a big basket and grabbing the handles and ...

A commitment to quality health care

To the editor: I want to congratulate the New Ulm Medical Center for being recognized the 13th time by Vizient as a top critical access hospital. This award is a credit to the entire NUMC team — from the custodial and housekeeping staff to the security team to the schedulers along with the entire medical staff — and it reminds us of their commitment to quality health care. Thank you to everyone at NUMC.  Mark Santelman Winthrop