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Opinion

Thumps Up/Thumbs Down

Columns

Thumbs up A well attended public hearing on counties “shotgun-only” status On Wednesday, the Brown County Law Enforcement Center training room was full of firearm enthusiasts sharing their opinions on the “shotgun-only” status of Brown County at public hearing. The Minnesota ...

GOP leadership downplays anti-Muslim hate

Letters

To the editor: Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) recently posted on social media that “Muslims don’t belong in American society.” Similarly, in February, Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) wrote on X: “If they force us to choose, the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one.” House Speaker ...

Minneapolis deaths sad and unnecessary

Letters

To the editor: I read with detached bemusement the recent diatribe, “What is happening to our democracy?” Let’s look at what happened in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge. The Biden administration’s immigration policy allowed an open border that ushered in millions of ...

Don’t need a president seeking spotlight

Letters

To the Editor: I am writing because I have to let my frustrations out, so many issues to address. • The lack of concern, as well as the lack of respect and communication, for and between people, seemingly championed by President Trump. • Our president, who is talking of developing, ...

When grocery lists meet rocket ships

Columns

Dear Annie: I recently introduced my 62-year-old husband to emojis, and now I fear I’ve made a huge mistake. Every text I receive -- whether it’s “Pick up milk” or “Your sister called” -- is followed by a winking face, a heart and, inexplicably, a rocket ship. He signs grocery lists ...

International Women’s Day: Give to gain

Columns

March 8 marked the 115-year anniversary of International Women’s Day, launched in 1911 to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. At that time, only eight countries allowed women to vote. Women faced low wages, workplace dangers and exploitation, and ...