Opinion

Mayor is grateful to hear visitors’ stories, and sometimes see rare birds

Dec 20, 2023

As Mayor of our wonderful city, I have a unique perk - a free pass to walk up to anyone and with a smile ask, “What brings you to our town?” After introductions, the initial cautiousness quickly dissolves, and the responses are often similar - “What a beautiful vibrant community you have.” These...

Altendorf: Christmas memories and a new year wish

Dec 13, 2023

Last Sunday while I was attending church, a memory came back to me that I had not thought about for many years: a Christmas blizzard. My parents operated a poultry farm approximately four miles outside of LeSueur. On that Christmas Eve, we were doing our usual family traditions: opening presents,...

Ohl: Coffee, tea, or else

Dec 13, 2023

I don’t drink too much coffee as it tends to keep me awake during the day. But Donna is a dedicated consumer of the steaming beverage or a coffeeholic. She doesn’t drink coffee to wake up, she wakes up to drink coffee. I might mention we have three coffee makers or pots available for use. Donna is...

Drazkowski should focus on his own party’s issues

Dec 6, 2023

Sen. Steve Drazkowski often requires correction, whether by the Minnesota Senate Leader or by the general public. Concerning Feeding Our Futures (FOF), the USDA requirements for food distribution by public sources were waived under the Trump (Republican) administration during the pandemic....

Tiger Talk: Gratitude, facilities, audit, planning, and advisory committee

Nov 29, 2023

Each year on Thanksgiving Day, family and friends gather and often share gratitude. As I reflect on the start of the school year, I am grateful for our students. They are curious, confident, unique, thoughtful, caring, and joyful. If you are looking for a way to boost your spirits this holiday...

Ohl: ARRRGGGHHH!!!!!

Nov 29, 2023

We have all experienced physical pain of one type or another, and we know people have different tolerances for pain. The topic often debated is what’s the most severe pain we could experience. Number one on my list would be the pain of a kidney stone. I have had this issue three times. Two bouts...

Can we work together to slow down and respect our home town?

Nov 22, 2023

In the interest of public safety and the citizens and guests of our beautiful town, I’d like to ask why the traffic on Lakeshore Drive is allowed to exceed the posted speed limit of 30 MPH. My husband and I love Lake City and are blessed to live on Lakeshore Drive but are frustrated as we watch...

Ohl: Chickens

Nov 15, 2023

What do you call a chicken that crosses the road? --- “Poultry in motion.” Well, they aren’t exactly “poetry in motion” with their waddling gait and stupid grin, which is the only way a chicken can grin. Chickens have taken over our lives when we weren’t looking. Back in 1960 the average...

Surplus should be returned to the people

Nov 8, 2023

Only five months after the end of the legislative session, Minnesota government is once again flush with cash. Recently, the office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) issued an end-of-biennium budget report indicating a projected surplus of $2.4 billion. You likely remember that back in...

Ohl: Worrywart