Opinion
Letter: Sisters peel off tradition
Oct 5, 2016
To the editor: I wanted to thank Lake City for bringing the apple peeling contest back to Johnny Appleseed Day, along with the other fun vendors.I remember my mom doing this contest years ago and winning several times. I thought I’d give it a try, and didn’t expect to end up being the winner this...
Letter: Senator leads on rural issues
Oct 5, 2016
To the editor: Surely, the silly season in campaign politics is upon us when State Sen. Matt Schmit’s standing as a rural leader is called into question.I knew Matt long before he ran for office, and I respected him then as a leader and a strong voice for rural Minnesota. As a local provider...
Letter: Voters should express their dissatisfaction
Oct 5, 2016
To the editor: On a recent trip through Cannon Falls I decided to wander a bit and count empty and for rent businesses. Cannon Falls and Lake City both have about 5,000 residents.Cannon Falls had four vacant store fronts, Lake City 11. The brew pub in Cannon Falls that has yet to open was not...
Letter: We need Bayley's kind of thinking
Sep 29, 2016
To the editor:
Jim and I have gotten to know Lisa Bayley, who is running for the Minnesota House in our district (21A). Lisa is an attorney in Red Wing. In the past, she was an assistant county attorney in Wabasha and has been a member of the Red Wing City Council for eight years.
Lisa has shown...
Letter: Candidate would improve local business climate
Sep 29, 2016
To the editor:
As one of her business partners and friends, I have known Mary Jane Rasmussen from the time she moved to Lake City.
I have been impressed with her level of common sense, practicality and her ability to cut through a mishmash of information to discern what is important and what can...
Letter: Vote for Fayette and Rasmussen
Sep 28, 2016
To the editor: I feel that there are a number of issues that need to be top priorities, the biggest being fiscal responsibility, along with making decisions that are forward thinking. Cleaning the beaches and maintaining them so a young mother would feel comfortable watching her kids play in...
Letter: Cans net $5,185 in 3 years
Sep 28, 2016
To the editor: I have been a member of the Lake City Lion Club since 2007. During that time I have witnessed many successful projects and fund raisers which have allowed the Lions to make significant donations to local concerns and lend support to local ventures.Constant goals of the Lake City...
Letter: Possibilities require planning
Sep 28, 2016
To the editor:My campaign message to “Preserve and Enhance Lake City” is a deliberate statement to address the wonderful environment we live in, as well as to seek improvements and actions for the benefit of all citizens and to help our city thrive.Over the past several years Lake City has seen...
Letter: Beautiful as the French Riviera
Sep 28, 2016
To the editor: The power of the vote — it can build empires or topple countries.Your vote is important.On the local level, new open minds are needed. Lake City has so much potential.Some time ago I traveled to the French Riviera. It was crowded with people from all over the world, drawn by good...
Letter: Pedestrians responsible for safe crossings
Sep 28, 2016
To the editor: As I read the letters to the editor about the Highway 61 redesign question about four lanes versus three lanes, I am awe struck with the personal experiences of people crossing the highway. There are inherent hazards to crossing any road. In our youth we take chances, in part...
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