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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 ...

Follow virtues of faith, hope, love; avoid hate

To the editor: A letter to the editor from Burnsville June 13 refers to reducing hate. It is so important to voice your opinion on the world situation. Misunderstanding and confusion create a greater need for working together to solve not just the world’s problems short term, but long term problems. Discussion is good, it relieves frustration and shows we are all human and want the best for our country. President Trump has projected strength and love of country by discussion and negotiation with many other countries. Trump demonstrates partnership in finding a common goal for ...

Farmers suffering under Trump’s policies

To the editor: The Trump Administration, with Brad Finstad’s enthusiastic support, is dismantling the Department of Agriculture, hurting Minnesota farmers. New tariffs closed export markets Minnesota farmers rely on for revenue, the Iran War has caused skyrocketing operational and input costs causing farmers’ profits to fall, and reorganization at USDA is compromising research that supports agricultural innovation. Minnesota has lost1300 farms, thousands of acres of farmland have been taken out of production, and farm bankruptcies have skyrocketed.  To further the ...