Letter concerning abortion... To the Editor, The Supreme Court has voted to strike down the 1973 decision to allow women to abort an unwanted pregnancy. Women throughout history have sought to control their reproductive health. They experimented on their own or relied on willing amateurs, which resulted in botched abortions and frequently death. Roe v. Wade was passed to … [Read more...]
Making connections for lasting partnerships
By Tim Penny President/CEO Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Throughout the month of June I had the pleasure of visiting with folks from across Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation’s (SMIF) 20-county region during our Sprout events. These events, which were held in New Ulm, Dundas and Winona, were an opportunity to directly share SMIF’s resources and stories so … [Read more...]
Letter to the editor about what are you doing about it?…
Letter about what are you doing about it?... To the Editor, Find yourself blaming our elected leaders? One issue after another? What are you doing about it? Are you a citizen of the U.S.? You have the most important position in this country. If you are a voting citizen, what are you doing for your community and your country? In this coming election? First, make sure … [Read more...]
A sacred oath
By Pastor Norm Omodt, Retired Chatfield, MN There’s a destructive force in our society, that we must not ignore! A book by former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper is titled “A Sacred Oath. “On May 15, in an interview on “60 Minutes,” Mr. Esper said he had worked diligently to prevent Trump from taking foolish dangerous actions, like Trump wanted to send missiles into … [Read more...]
The Bell
The bell in the old wooden tower rings Whether happy or sad news that it sings To gather so many from far and near It tells of things we all need to hear Terror and violence is everywhere now The hate in the world seems to have taken a vow It doesn’t matter what sex, race, or creed The anger in many makes for horrible deeds Why can’t we live in a world without … [Read more...]
The Supreme Court’s evolution
In the wake of the leaked draft opinion by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito overturning Roe v. Wade and holding that there is no constitutional right to an abortion, there’s been a tidal wave of commentary on the Court’s politicization. Much of it recently has come from the left or from abortion-rights advocates, arguing that the Court has fallen prey to the same partisanship … [Read more...]
How the U.S. has remained a world leader for so long
An interesting thing happened after Russia invaded Ukraine. Though U.S. standing in the world had taken a knock after the much-needed but chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, there was no question where the world’s democracies would turn for leadership in the Ukraine crisis. As much of Europe and Asia has found a new resolve on behalf of democratic values, in the time since the … [Read more...]
It does not hurt to get shot!
By Mary T. Reisner Fountain, Minn. This is what my 13-year-old told me when she got home from school. She was still angry at her classmate who had said this. She so wanted to punch him, but another classmate also heard this statement, grabbed her arms and held her back. This happened in 1999 after the Columbine school shooting and two and half years after her father was … [Read more...]
Senator Jeremy Miller to seek reelection
Minnesota State Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) has officially filed for a fifth term in the Minnesota State Senate. Miller will be running in the newly formed Senate District 26, which includes Fillmore, Houston, and Winona Counties. He was first elected in 2010, and reelected in 2012, 2016, and 2020. He currently serves as the Senate Majority Leader and previously served as … [Read more...]
Letter to the editor about Are our friends and neighbors liars?…
Letter about Are our friends and neighbors liars?... To the Editor, That’s what the GOP would have us believe. By showing the movie “2000 Mules,” the JEM Theater and Jeremy Munson are saying the election workers in our communities cheated. They are saying your vote didn’t count. I am proud to be a Democrat and I believe that, like me, most Minnesotans consider our votes … [Read more...]
