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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 and strengths. Two related questions gave me special insight into the candidates. Candidates were asked what services provided by District 88 should be cut if there are budge deficits in the next few years. All six candidates gave similar answers. None articulated any programs or services that they ...

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 they both aren’t up for re-election in 2022. We also have many Democratic mayors who should be replaced. A couple reasons why Walz should be replaced is his handling of the riot in 2020, where he left the rioters burn down the police precinct in Minneapolis, burn down whole streets and many ...

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 Workshop. It was there that I first met Kathleen Backer, who was also a participant in the program. I was impressed with her energy and creativity as the week progressed and as we were involved in a number of activities to help build our leadership skills. New Ulm needs a mayor who will work hard to ...

As sheriff, Lange brings criminals to justice

To the editor: In November we have an opportunity to cast our vote for Nicollet County sheriff. Not many people you vote for can affect our lives on a daily basis, but your vote to re-elect Sheriff Dave Lange can be a positive way. Dave has had the opportunity to serve and protect us for the past 19 years of which I am grateful to live in a community that I feel safe in. Knowing that Dave also encourages and supports working with and collaborating with surrounding agencies to fight crime and bring drug-related criminals to justice. Working in law enforcement today is difficult and ...

Chadderdon has tenacious drive for justice

To the editor: I am happy to support Nicollet County Sheriff’s Investigator Marc Chadderdon for the position of Nicollet County Sheriff. As an investigator for the New Ulm Police Department, I have worked alongside with Marc for over 28 years in criminal investigations. I have witnessed firsthand, his professionalism, tenacious drive for truth and justice, and empathic and victim service approach to all the people he encounters. Marc is a law enforcement leader who numerous young officers look to for guidance, advise and support. Marc is always willing to take time and help but ...

School district does not support differing views

To the editor: A response from our superintendent of schools was printed the day after another letter pointed out that incumbents running for School Board have failed to answer a question directly asked of them. Superintendent Bertrang assured us that he (and we can assume he means also the board with which he works) recognize their responsibility to “make sure all students have…supports necessary to be successful in school.” Everyone sees that as a laudable goal. Assurance was given that “we are not teaching classes such as critical race theory and LGTBQ+.” That’s good ...