Opinion
No TIF for luxury condos
Apr 30, 2025
Tax increment financing (TIF) is meant to be a public subsidy to serve a public purpose. It is not intended to underwrite the financing of a private luxury condominium project. The incremental taxes generated by such private projects are diverted to support the developers and, possibly, the...
The call of the fridge - What's it all about?
Apr 30, 2025
Men seem to occasionally lose themselves and go into a state of rapture when they open the refrigerator door. Often the item they were in pursuit of seems to be unavailable. They will scan the shelves and move a few things around until they emit the inevitable call for help as I often do. “Donna I...
Setting the record straight on ‘Democrat Dave’
Apr 30, 2025
In a recent letter posted in the Lake City Graphic, Rep. Pam Altendorf referenced a coffee meeting she had two years ago with a gentleman she dubbed “Democrat Dave.” That gentleman happens to be our father. While the meeting did happen, her version of events doesn’t quite line up.
First, it was...
Questions about protest answered
Apr 30, 2025
There were some valid questions asked of the protestors in last week’s Graphic. I believe they deserve an open and honest answer.
Yes, we did meet at the Gold Star Mother’s Park. And yes, we do understand what was given. I may not have served in the armed forces myself, but my son and many...
Attorney general to speak in Red Wing
Apr 30, 2025
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison will speak at Twin Bluffs Middle School Auditorium on May 3 at 11 a.m. in Red Wing as part of his Community Impact Town Hall Forums tour of Minnesota, according to a news release. The Red Wing High School Black Student Union will moderate the event.
The...
Altendorf: Political scene is getting ugly
Apr 23, 2025
The political scene, both at the national and state levels, is getting ugly. Like dangerously ugly.
There was a time when a Republican and Democrat could respectfully disagree with one another on a topic and move on with life. That no longer seems to be the case.
Let’s review just a handful of...
Rinse and Spit
Apr 23, 2025
Rinse and spit. How many times have you heard those words from a dentist? Unfortunately, I have listened to them more than most.
From the time I had my permanent teeth until eight years ago, my teeth have been a pain in the tuchus. The baby teeth came and left normally leaving me a small fortune...
Some questions for protesters
Apr 23, 2025
It’s ironic that the protest article and photo in your paper was taken in front of Gold Star Mothers Park.
Guess what: They gave all, and I wonder what you did. Do you even know who they were and what they did to protect your rear end? When was the last time you thanked a vet? You may have or had...
Dog park shelter is a dream coming true
Apr 23, 2025
Things are happening at the dog park as the shade shelter is becoming a reality!
The measuring, staking, and dirt work have all begun. We should expect some delays with the weather forecast but hopefully the end of May it should be complete!
We are planning a one year anniversary as well as a...
Rally opposes Trump administration
Apr 16, 2025
Protesters line Lakeshore Drive at Gold Star Mothers Park Monday, April 14, waving flags and holding signs critical of the policies of President Donald Trump. Deirdre Flesche, who submitted this photo, said: “An ad hoc group of city residents came together on short notice Monday to protest the...
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