By Tommy Thorson Interesting, Democrats see problems with Republican candidates but not candidates from their own party. Mr. Panko makes several points to prove his claim that Donald Trump should not be our next president. Those arguments could at least be factual; 1. Trump, for five years refused to accept President Obama’s U.S. citizenship. True, but he failed to … [Read more...]
Letter about Davids and the veterans cemetery…
To the Editor, Veterans Day is next month, and I think it will take on a special meaning in our area. This will be the first Veterans Day for the new veterans cemetery in Preston. I encourage everyone to take a few minutes and reflect on the freedoms we enjoy today, thanks to the sacrifices made by the men and women who served our nation in the Armed Forces. Throughout … [Read more...]
Letter about Robin Krom committment…
To the Editor, I live in the “greater” Lanesboro community and I am deeply committed to this extraordinary place. When it comes to electing our leaders, I believe we all share a responsibility to elect those who listen well and represent the best long-term interests for all of us. The people we put in power not only define immediate policies, they have the power to either … [Read more...]
Letter about Support for Judge King…
To the Editor, On the ballot that voters receive on election day, generally half of the races for which votes can be cast will be for judicial offices, including district (local court) judges. (These are usually found on the back side of the ballot). Many of these persons, who are identified on the ballot as the “incumbent,” are unopposed in the election, but in some cases … [Read more...]
Letter about Jon Pieper…
To the Editor, As a former educator and student of Minnesota’s state educational system, it is very confusing that Senator Jeremy Miller initially voted against funding Winona State University’s multi-million dollar Education Village. Then, by back peddling, Jeremy Miller voted for Education Village. I don’t get it. I want a state senator who will support Winona State … [Read more...]
Letter about Support for Greg Davids…
To the Editor, Fact: Schools across Minnesota are collecting more money from state government than they ever have in history. I mention this not as a shot at our schools, but as a thank you to State Representative Greg Davids for working across the aisle to secure this needed local revenue and for put our families first. A recent letter insinuated that Greg Davids hasn’t … [Read more...]
Letter about County departments…
To the Editor, Most of the county departments’ heads are now selected by the county board. Social service, health, veterans, assessor, zoning, etc. If we vote to change the law, the county board can get information and select the best qualified person. This is why we have elected a commissioner from each district to jointly supervise the county, including hiring and … [Read more...]
Letter about Voter paralysis?…
To the Editor, On the rare occasions when I get chance to talk politics, the feedback I get is disturbing. I assume it is brought on by the negative reporting of the traditional media. The consensus would seem to be, both candidates are horrible people and here we go again, having to choose the lesser of two evils. According to several polls, the American people are … [Read more...]
Recycling 101 ~ 10/24/16
Did you participate in the Fillmore County Hazardous Household Waste Collection held recently? The weather was exceptionally nice and gave many of you the opportunity to clear a lot of that unwanted stuff out of your homes. How many visitors did we have? According to the surveys completed by one person in each vehicle, 161 vehicles brought hazardous waste for proper … [Read more...]
One Moment, Please… Are doctors on commission?
“The reality is the Affordable Care Act is no longer affordable for an increasing number of people,” stated Governor Dayton on October 12, 2016. I keep hearing about how much more people in Southeast Minnesota are going to have to pay for health insurance premiums. A friend of mine in Fountain just told me that his premium is increasing to $3,000 per month ($36,000/yr) with … [Read more...]