To the editor: Wednesday’s front page story about Lyon County being on the list of Minnesota counties defying federal immigration law led to mixed feelings for me. 1. I would be proud to be part of a community that stands up for underrepresented people and assists those in need. 2. I ...

To the editor: Watching police officers and soldiers go into Los Angeles businesses and come out with men in handcuffs, being taken away in vehicles reminds me of another time and place in history. The chaos and violent protests in both times and places do not seem to portray life in a ...

To the editor: Out of my opinion, the biggest problem on earth is pollution. If you have heard about the banned pollutant, CFC, and the hole in the ozone layer that was growing between the 1960’s and 1970’s was a huge problem. Wildfires is a problem. Although, controlled wildfires ...

Dear editor: As a nursing home administrator in 2025, I witness firsthand the devastating impact of our ongoing staffing crisis. Severe workforce shortages in long-term care have already stretched the industry’s ability to provide quality care to residents. Now, Gov. Walz’s proposed ...

To the Editor: New Republican tax cut bill has passed the house with a massive 5 trillion dollar tax cut for the top 1% earners. Then it cuts food stamps, cancer research, Medicare and Medicaid. Michelle Fischbach of course voted for this, I guess she isn’t pro-life if she thinks 14 million ...

Dear editor: I am writing as a concerned citizen to speak against the budget proposals in Congress. First off, its morally wrong to cut things like Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, housing etc. Cuts to Medicaid will have a negative impact on our rural hospitals. I would hate to see any ...