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More to Alfred Schwan than Schwan’s
March 22, 2011 It’s rare in life to really know who the businessman is behind the dark suit and snappy tie. We hear their name and read about them when news about their business surfaces. more »»
Short takes for March 18
March 18, 2011 Athletes saying the darndest — no, the dumbest — things THUMBS DOWN: Before last week, when you heard Adrian Peterson’s name, you thought about the 296-yard rushing performance against San Diego a... more »»
Editorial: Public notices should remain in newspapers
March 18, 2011 Whether or not it’s a trust issue between the public and local government officials, the need for public notices to be published in newspapers remains strong to this day. more »»
Editorial: Present, future a murky picture for Hydroswing
March 16, 2011 While we still don’t know everything that’s going on at Hydroswing in Cottonwood, it, for now, has the makings of an unhappy ending. more »»
Short takes for March 11
March 11, 2011 Let others do the redistricting THUMBS UP: A new approach to redistricting, which was proposed earlier this week, might not be a bad idea. In fact, it might be an ideal solution. more »»
DNR should open suggestion box to all
March 10, 2011 It’s good to see new Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Tom Landwehr publicly say he wants to hear what waterfowl hunters in Minnesota have to say about anything related to the sport —... more »»
Short takes for March 4
March 4, 2011 Alternative teaching licenses THUMBS DOWN: The governor and Legislature reached an agreement earlier this week on an alternative licensing plan for teachers — a bill designed to give our schools a... more »»
Still dealing with a fat deficit, but terms are a bit different now
March 1, 2011 Let’s not get overly excited about Monday’s news concerning the state’s budget deficit. While $5 billion looks a lot better than $6. more »»
Editor's column for Feb. 26
February 26, 2011 We live in an ever-changing world, one that if we don’t adapt to, we would more than likely be left behind. The newspaper business is no exception. more »»
Short takes for Feb. 25
February 25, 2011 Gas prices THUMBS DOWN: Even when the price of a barrel of oil was on the decline, gas prices continued to rise. more »»
Cut to block grant program would hurt Main Street, too
February 23, 2011 There are cuts, and then there are cuts, and the proposed cuts to the Community Services Block Grant program by the House and President Barack Obama are deeper than meets the eye. more »»
Editor's column: Is it fair to make the rich pay?
February 19, 2011 Minnesota Gov. more »»
Short takes for Feb. 18
February 18, 2011 Keeping Agronomy program THUMBS?UP: The Agronomy program at Southwest Minnesota State University has been taken off life support and is no longer among the proposed cuts at the university. more »»
Editorial: Good food, good time, good cause
February 15, 2011 Instead of sitting back and hoping the donations in the new year will begin to roll in by themselves, the United Way of Southwest Minnesota is continuing its history of taking a proactive,... more »»
Short takes for Feb. 11
February 11, 2011 Timing not right on bridge project THUMBS DOWN: Any controversy surrounding the Madrid Street bridge project shouldn’t necessarily be about the need for said bridge or how it will serve/benefit the... more »»
Editorial: Spendy voter technology provision unnecessary
February 10, 2011 The Republicans’ voter ID measure on Tuesday passed the House Government Operations and Elections Committee on a 9-6 vote and will more than likely sail through the Republican-controlled Legislatur. more »»
Eliminating agronomy program just doesn’t seem right
February 9, 2011 gronomy majors at Southwest Minnesota State University are upset at the proposal to eliminate the program there. And they have every right to b. more »»
Short takes for Feb. 4
February 4, 2011 Digital mammography at Sanford THUMBS UP: Breast cancer detection is about to be enhanced in an area city, as Sanford Canby will soon put into use new digital mammography. more »»
Short Takes for Jan. 28
January 28, 2011 Kubly perseveres THUMBS UP: It’s hard to imagine the weight on Sen. Gary Kubly’s shoulders. more »»
EDITOR'S NOTE: Change in poll question
January 27, 2011 The wording for this week’s poll question on the Independent website has been changed to include the MERIT?center, as it, too, would beneift from proposed sales taxes. more »» |
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