Opinion
Ohl - A Moral Menace
May 14, 2025
I didn’t really know what a pinball machine was in the early 50’s mainly because as a young farm kid, getting to town only happened for school, on Saturday night with the family for shopping/visiting, and Sunday for church. I don’t think there was even a machine available in Tyler until the mid to...
In a democracy, giving back takes many forms
May 7, 2025
My grandfather, father, and brother all served in the military to defend and preserve our democracy, one that is firmly rooted in our Constitution. Article One guarantees the people’s right to demonstrate, write letters, sign petitions, walk picket lines, and speak freely. We engage in these acts...
Federal cuts will have local effects
May 7, 2025
At this moment the United States Congress is looking at ways to reduce government spending while at the same time extend tax cuts to the wealthiest 5% of our country.
On the chopping block is the Medicaid program, and possibly Medicare, because they represent a big part of the budget.
If passed,...
After losing a child in drug epidemic, mothers unite to protect others
May 7, 2025
I am writing to introduce RIPple Drug Education & Awareness to the Goodhue County community. RIPple is a nonprofit organization founded by mothers who have suffered the unimaginable loss of a child due to the drug epidemic. We are united by grief, but more importantly, by a shared purpose: to...
No to TIF, yes to saving old jail house
May 7, 2025
I agree with Robert Pope about TIF financing for the luxury condos project.
I feel we have enough condos in Lake City now. What we really need is affordable housing. How can we support our local businesses unless we attract more new residents who will be here year round instead of most condo...
Weather Worries
May 7, 2025
I almost need to be placed in a strait jacket when strong thunderstorms are forecast for our area. I pace continually while checking the sky and tracking our impending doom on my cell phone. My constant chatter updating Donna on the storm situation almost drives her to the edge. It bothers me that...
Veteran: Park was perfect place for peaceful protest
May 7, 2025
I’d like to comment on the discussion initiated by Darwin Meyers a couple weeks ago. I am a little bit mystified. I, too, am a veteran. I was an Army paratrooper back in the ‘70s. I well remember I swore an oath to preserve and protect the Constitution of the United States, an oath I still...
Tiger Talk: State Speech, Bus Service, Summer Meal Update, Book Study, Coaching for Teachers
Apr 30, 2025
There is joy in the air at school as April testing season ends and the sunny days of spring are abundant! April and May can sometimes feel like a race to the finish line as the school year comes to a close, but I try to take in every moment. There are so many opportunities for memory making and...
What kind of town do we want to be?
Apr 30, 2025
First off I would like to thank Barb and Terry of Wild Wings, the FFA, the magician, the radio announcers, the hot air balloon and the volunteers that worked so hard to put together the egg hunt for our community.
The title is the question I would pose to all who attend. What kind of town do we...
Park a perfect place for peaceful expression
Apr 30, 2025
This is in response to the letter by Darwin Meyers in the edition of April 24. First of all, thank you Darwin for your service to our nation. You served your time when we still had a draft, as did I. I spent six years in the National Guard, and thankfully I did not see any active duty in a combat...
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