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Luepke listens, cares about constituents

To the editor: As a resident of the rural New Ulm area and Nicollet County, I’m casting my vote for County Commissioner John Luepke in Nicollet’s 5th District. John has worked hard to be a voice for the people of his district. He really listens to his constituents’ issues and cares about what is best for the communities and the people. A couple of years back my family had an issue that we raised with Commissioner Luepke, and we felt that he truly had our backs, listening and working to try to help our cause. You don’t get that with every candidate. I hope that others will ...

Reducing emissions will make climate change worse

To the editor: An online commenter responded to my Sept. 13 letter titled “Environmentalism contributes to global warming” with: “The answer isn’t to keep polluting. Air pollution kills people. We need clean air. There is no question about that. Instead, efforts to reduce greenhouse gases need to be redoubled.” Actually, redoubling our efforts to reduce greenhouse gases will only make matters worse. Satellite data is telling us that the reduction in sulfate and nitrate particle pollution in the atmosphere is causing global warming by reducing the amount of sun energy ...

Getting around on the Minnesota River

To the editor: I did like the little article about the Minnesota River, but I wish you would have mentioned that the Minnesota River and steam-powered boats were the main means of transportation after row boats in the early years. In January 1870, an article in the New Ulm Post says the steamer made 39 trips to the river from May to Nov. 18, and of those trips, two were to Redwood Falls. A million pounds of freight was brought in and more than four million pounds of freight was taken out. Remember, this was before the railroad. There is also a story of a freighter that went up the ...

Local schools depend on each other

To the editor: I am a strong supporter of New Ulm Area Catholic Schools, as a parent of students, coach, volunteer and alumna of NUACS. I am also a strong supporter of New Ulm Public Schools as a parent of a graduated student. I recognized long ago that one school system within our community cannot stand alone. We’re interdependent on some levels to raise our academic achievements, broaden the courses we offer and create diverse extracurricular activities to round out our students’ experience and prepare them for their future. All our schools have the same overarching goal – ...

Luepke makes sure needs, concerns addressed

To the editor: John Luepke is running for re-election as our 5th District Nicollet County commissioner. John has been a lifelong resident of Nicollet County, whom we have known for many years. He is an honest and forward-thinking asset to the county. As commissioner for the past five years, John has gone out of his way to go to bat for the citizens of District 5 and to make sure that our needs and concerns are addressed in a prompt and forceful manner. Please join us in voting to re-elect John Luepke on Nov. 8. Lloyd and Sue Hoffmann New Ulm

Insurance that’s always there for voters

To the editor: I would add my endorsement of John Luepke for commissioner of the 5th District of Nicollet County. He is the best choice as he is: •A lifelong resident of the county. •Knows his constituents because he actively goes out to them for feedback. •May not always win for you, but honestly tries. •Listens to you at any time. •Knows how to work through all the government authorities to solve a problem. For example the Swan Lake water level control controversy. •Has the patience to stick with working on issues for you, with Swan Lake as an example. This ...