politics
Precinct caucuses are Feb. 3
Jan 28, 2026
Local units of the state’s major political parties are urging people to attend precinct caucuses on Feb. 3 at 7 p.m.
In a news release announcing its caucuses, the Goodhue County Republicans said: “The Republican Caucus is a vital part of the grassroots political process, allowing citizens to help...
When do we say enough?
Jan 28, 2026
When do we say enough?
A man mocks a handicapped reporter and calls the military suckers and losers while he has not served due to bone spurs.
A specific comment was made about John McCain being a loser because he was a POW. We have Cole Black who was no loser.
It is time to speak up for our...
Let’s choose humanity and compassion
Jan 28, 2026
Perhaps a question to ponder for all of us: What should the demeanor of our federal law enforcement professionals look like?
When did it become acceptable for angry impulses and sudden disproportionate rage to be considered a choice?
When were legal standards reduced to brutal actions resulting in...
People are not garbage
Dec 17, 2025
People are not garbage. That is the main thing we need to say. It should not need saying, but this term and similar ones are being used by prominent voices, even seeming to refer to a whole group of our Minnesota neighbors. We worry about how language like this signals what is and is not...
‘Depolarizing Ourselves’ is focus of Nov. 20 Braver Angels event
Oct 29, 2025
Another event providing tools to help people communicate effectively and civilly when they disagree is coming to Lake City.
The Braver Angels workshop “Depolarizing Ourselves” will be Thursday, Nov. 20, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wild Wings Plaza, 2102 U.S. Hwy. 61.
“Civil discourse requires...
Hundreds turn out for local ‘No Kings’ protest
Oct 22, 2025
Demonstrators numbering in the hundreds lined both sides of Lakeshore Drive from the Park Street and Jewell Avenue intersection northward for a few hours Saturday during the local protest in conjunction with the “No Kings” protests around the country in opposition to the actions of President Donald...
Where are you Rep. Finstad?
Oct 8, 2025
Open letter to Rep. Finstad: Where are you?
I have seen no presence of our Representative to the House in a few months. It really would be important for him to schedule a town hall meeting in our area.
Yes, I know he lives on the other end of the District. But, when he (and staff) don’t...
An unwelcome discovery
Sep 24, 2025
I happened to stop at a park in Plainview. On this sunny day, families with children laughed and played on the swings and slides, with music in the air. Ceramics, greeting cards, and muffins for sale. Two high school kids braided key fobs. Face painting. Tie dying. Peaceful, happy times....
Altendorf: Will this be our turning point?
Sep 24, 2025
Over the last few months, I have mentioned several times about my concern about our society boiling over.
With the murder of conservative champion Charlie Kirk, I believe we’re there.
What is particularly chilling about his assassination is that Kirk was someone who believed in respectfully...
The time for good trouble is now
Jul 2, 2025
In the Graphic last week, Robert Pope disparaged those of us who choose to protest as if it should not be done. Anyone familiar with our nation’s history knows that protest has played an important role. Specifically, “There is nothing more fundamentally American than protesting injustice. Protest...
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