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Letters

Election choices

To the editor: We have an important election coming up soon. If you want to change the ”downfall” of our great nation, wake up to the realization of the evils that have been increasing in our country since the legalization of abortion. We have great pain and sadness (and anger) when we ...

Walz is obvious choice for governor

To the editor: Gov. Tim Walz led the effort to address COVID 19 while trying to get our economy back on track. I approve of his mask mandates and shutdowns. Dr. Scott Jensen said of COVID: “This is like a cold, runny nose, low grade fever, sore throat.” He recommended NOT getting the ...

Answers to levy referendum question gave insight

To the editor: I had the opportunity to attend the New Ulm School Board candidate forum. This forum included six school board candidates. As expected each candidate communicated their desire to serve on the District 88 school board. The candidates presented their qualifications, experience ...

Local businesses depend on good schools

To the editor: Strong schools mean everything to this region. I am the director of Nursing at Oak Hills Living Center, where 126 community members who can no longer care for themselves call home. We need educated individuals with diverse experiences to join our team and care for our amazing ...

All Democrats who hold office should be replaced

To the editor: We need a change in Minnesota. Not our underwear — our leadership. It doesn’t pass the smell test. We have to start at the top with all the Democrats: Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, Attorney General Keith Ellison and U.S. Sens. Klobuchar and Tina Smith, but ...

Backer has energy, creativity to be mayor

To the editor: I am writing to encourage folks in New Ulm to vote for Kathleen Backer to become the next mayor of New Ulm. Shortly after I moved to New Ulm just over 20 years ago I was selected as one of the 24 people in the community to attend the week long Blandin Community Leadership ...