To the editor: It is an interesting thought that next week we observe both Election Day and Veterans Day. While veterans did not give you your rights and freedoms, they made sure that they were not taken away. All your rights and freedoms are not given to you, you have them because you ...

To the editor: Using your right to vote is responsible. Educating yourself on the candidates, before voting, and using that information, is courageous. Having seven candidates to choose from for three seats on the ISD 88 School Board is an exciting opportunity for voters on November 8, ...

To the editor: Kurt Zins would be a great county commissioner representing District #5. I’ve know Kurt for more than 45 years and know him to be reliable, conscientious, and dedicated to his values. He’s always been a conservationist of land and wildlife. Kurt even worked for our company ...

To the editor: On January 6, 2021 I settled down to watch the peaceful transfer of power following the election. Instead I was confronted by live pictures of an angry mob attacking my nation’s capitol along with shouts to “Hang Mike Pence” the Vice President of the United States. On ...

To the editor: One of the central values within our community is “Willkommen,” which even appears on the sign as one enters town. My concern is that many of our LGBTQIA+ neighbors feel quite the opposite, not only unwelcome, but also unsafe in our midst. I understand the opposing ...

To the editor: I saw the letter to the editor by Ms. Jan Platz today (10/25/2022) I would like to know where Ms. Platz got the information — 50% increase in crime. I checked the FBI web page which has not released the 2021 or 2022 data (I only saw 2019 data there). USAFACT.ORG doesn’t ...