Breaking News

Letters

Diversity in New Ulm

To the Editor: While l was sitting on our front steps handing out candy to the many trick or treaters who were hiking down South State Street last night, I noticed a change that has come to our community. Maybe it’s only a small change but it is a change. I moved to New Ulm in 1967 as a high school teacher. I noticed the lack of diversity almost immediately. I recall some study back then that stated something like New Ulm was the least culturally diverse city in Minnesota. I noticed it myself because l did not grow up here, and where l lived as a youngster I played basketball and ...

Vote

To the editor: Go and vote! Voting is a privilege. We elect people to represent us. Vote for those with whom you agree. Pick people who share your values. Not voting means you are not counted. Your values may be lost. The government should reflect views Of those we have elected, So take part in this election. Get out to the polls. Get out and vote. Paul L. Willems New Ulm

Operation Green Light

To the editor: I would like to invite residents of New Ulm and Brown County to join me in Operation Green Light for Veterans. This program is sponsored by the Brown County Veterans Council and New Ulm American Legion Post 132. Show your support for our brave veterans that have served our country and kept us safe. Veteran suicides have claimed over 30,000 lives since 2001—four times more than the number of U.S. military personnel who died in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. While the vast majority of veterans return healthy and prepared for civilian life, we must be better as a ...

God welcomes all

To the editor: Recently a letter to the editor was published entitled “Let Willkommen Truly Be Welcomed.” Here’s the other welcoming view for everyone in New Ulm: God welcomes all sinners who are lost and need rest. Our Father in heaven who is both just and gracious placed the punishment for our sin on His Son who carried it to the cross. That welcome never includes condoning sin. He calls sin what it is in the hopes of drawing people to Himself. God’s grace is love that isn’t deserved. Forgiveness is granted unconditionally to all who acknowledge their sinfulness. I’m ...

Jill Abahsain for MN 7th

To the editor: New congressional district lines put me the 7th congressional district, represented by Michelle Fischbach. Republicans in general have left reality and their oaths behind, working against domestic tranquility and the general welfare. What about Fischbach? Fischbach disputed the Electoral College count on Jan. 6, 2021. Stop the Steal is not based on evidence. Election fraud claims have failed in multiple courts, including those with Trump-appointed judges, and results upheld in audits and recounts, even those led by Trump supporters. Her October newsletter says ...

Supporting Nicollet County Commissioner Luepke

To the editor: Commissioner John Luepke always got my vote. Until this year. Competitive radio ads about the Board voting for levy increases and pay raises got me thinking about the employees of Nicollet County. The latter carry out the duties imposed upon them by our State and Federal agencies. They are our public servants, roughly 280 employees working in approximately 17 specialized areas, from Auditor-Treasurer to Corrections to Public Health and Social Workers to Veterans Services. All are well-qualified employees, experts in their fields, the best in my opinion, and there-in lies ...