By Russell D. Gerard Spring Grove, Minn. These local voices of the radical left have recently revealed the agenda of the National Socialist Democrat Party to the residents of Fillmore and Houston counties. A holier-than-thou, born again hippie, draft dodging Trump hater offers us nothing but unkind words toward a President who is leading the nation to a greater future … [Read more...]
To what end?
By Todd Pearson Spring Valley, Minn. I read with interest the article from Jason Sethre in the July 6 Journal. While the article appeared on the front page of the Journal as any news piece would, it started more as an opinion piece suited for the Op-Ed section. Jason opened his piece with: “Here’s a story about how social media posts can become a record of malice.” Malice … [Read more...]
What the left stands for
By James Gilmer Houston, Minn. I am responding to Col.Gudmundson’s question in his last commentary, asking “Other than Trump hatred, what does the left stand for? What’s their better alternative?” How about a government that supports all of its populace, not just the ones that voted for it? How about a government that leads with truth and science? How about a … [Read more...]
One Moment, Please… Our continuous support
Since the coronavirus started to really impact our lives, it’s been amazing how people have shown their support for one another — and particularly local businesses. When I first heard that Governor Walz was issuing an executive order to shut down bars, restaurants, hair salons, and fitness centers on March 17, 2020, I was wondering how this would impact our small town … [Read more...]
Headlines from the Left
Leftist letter writers constantly whine about hating Trump. Others, repeating from a playbook almost 70 years old, lie about Republicans eliminating long-established government programs. Like Social Security. Other than Trump hatred, what does today’s left stand for? What’s their “better” alternative? Maybe, a few recent headlines will give us a hint. Here are a few. … [Read more...]
The “radical left” pastor
By Pastor David Stoeger I believe that all have human rights, including those who make the dangerous journey to this country in search of hope and a new life. Children have the right to not be separated from their parents at the border and not to be sent to unsanitary conditions with extremely limited resources. I believe the promise of America is for all people, not just … [Read more...]
Dan Feehan is disappointingly weak on healthcare
By Joe Goetzke Rightfully so, Dan Feehan has made healthcare a priority in his campaign to unseat Jim Hagedorn as representative for Minnesota’s 1st congressional district. Disappointingly so, he is touting the same-old tepid healthcare reform we’ve been hearing from mainstream democrats for years. On his website under the heading, “Making healthcare and prescription drugs … [Read more...]
Letter about who are we?
To the Editor, The weekend of June 28 and since, it has come to the attention to many in the area that Brock Bergey (City Clerk and Treasurer of Canton) was attacked by a resident of Canton, who did not like to conform to one of Canton’s city ordinances. He struck out in a most hateful way, letting everyone on his Facebook know that Brock is gay, using the most offensive of … [Read more...]
One Moment, Please… Wedding anniversary season
‘Tis the season for weddings, which means many couples are celebrating anniversaries this time of year. This year, my wife and I will be celebrating 20 years of marriage on July 8. That may seem like a long time, but we are just getting started by some measurable comparisons. A friend and neighbor, Eric Hammell, was recently passing by our house in Fountain. He slowed … [Read more...]
This is a testing time for all of us
A few weeks ago, The New York Times ran an article noting that with the U.S. preoccupied by the coronavirus pandemic, Black Lives Matter protests, and massive unemployment, “its competitors are moving to fill the vacuum, and quickly.” Russia, China, North Korea, Iran… All are testing how far they can go, seeking to exploit our weaknesses and fill the vacuum they perceive in … [Read more...]