“Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.” — Benjamin Franklin In case you hadn’t noticed, the 2018 election season is well underway and as Election Day draws near, so does its impact on the community and this newspaper. This is also the time … [Read more...]
They lived happily ever after!
When I was a little girl I was told the fairy tale of Cinderella. How she was discovered by the prince, fell in love, married, and set up housekeeping in his castle where “they lived happily ever-after!” I was 30 when my prince came along. “Glenn” and I “fell in love” and after our wedding, began our life together in our “castle,” a one bedroom efficiency apartment. It was … [Read more...]
Single issue voters
Who are single-issue voters? Often conservative Christians are accused of voting on one issue and one issue only, and we only vote for candidates who are anti-abortion. In many ways, that is a grossly simplistic assertion given the complexity of our lives and our political system. Having observed the left’s efforts, through courts, to penalize those who, because of their … [Read more...]
Expand, don’t restrict, voters’ access to the polls
There are times when I’m convinced the progress of this country can be measured through our ballot laws. Think about it. Over the course of our history, we’ve expanded the franchise from the sole preserve of white male property owners to most all citizens 18 and older — regardless of race, gender, or wealth. Yet despite this steady march, we remain embroiled in debate over … [Read more...]
Letter about Newburg Township meeting…
To the Editor, Some of you may have noticed the new yellow yard signs appearing around Newburg Township and Fillmore County. The yellow signs have been placed in yards and along roads in this area in support of the Newburg Township Supervisors who have a difficult situation in front of them. The township currently is debating enacting a moratorium on the construction of … [Read more...]
Is it time to save our democracy?
To the Editor, I had the wonderful opportunity to see Mount Rushmore this summer. We have been there before but this time was different. This time I realized how fortunate it is to live in a democracy, how fortunate that we had wise and forward thinking men such as Washington, Jefferson, T. Roosevelt and, then, of course, Abraham Lincoln who saved our union. Yes, we … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Area Community Foundation releases application for grants
The Lanesboro Area Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications for requests ranging from $250-$1,000 from registered 501(c)3 non-profits or government agencies whose projects will enhance the lives of people who call Lanesboro home through education, supportive services, the arts, etc. Applications are available by calling Jim Haugen at (507) 467-2242 or emailing … [Read more...]
Science today: Helping children with autism
Autism has been a heavy subject in the media regularly for the past 5-10 years. Many people have their theories as to how autism is caused and why it has become more prevalent in the United States. Of course, as controversial as it appears to be, when there’s a debate science isn’t too far behind giving us the facts. According to an article published in the journal Current … [Read more...]
One Moment, Please… Questions for candidates
As we embark upon another election, among all seats available, we have two highly contested positions up for grabs in Fillmore County. After the dust settles from the Primary Election on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, we’ll be counting down the days until a decision is made by the voters on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in the General Election. Who will be the next Fillmore County … [Read more...]
Letter about the need for new leadership
To the Editor, As the August Primaries draw near, I am reminded that we are in an election year. Given that the primary is on the 14th, I decided that it’s time to see if any of the issues that were present in 2016 have been fixed. After all, if all, or at least the biggest concerns, have been fixed, then there is no reason to change leadership. However, my biggest concern … [Read more...]