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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

Incredible blessing to be an American

To the Editor: For 77 years I have felt  blessed and grateful for being born in America.  I have had a wonderful  life.  As America now embarks on it’s next 250 years, I would ask just two questions of my friends, family and fellow Americans.  What country has done more good for the world than America?  What country would you prefer to live in other than America? As we celebrate 250 years of freedom, opportunity and  American success, we understand that America’s history has  been imperfect.  However, our nation’s willingness to change and sacrifice for what is right ...