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Fischbach supporting corrupt government

You are going to have a chance to cast a ballot in November to start the process to get the United States out of this corrupt despicable administration. First, Michelle Fischbach needs to be voted out of office. She is responsible for doing nothing when not a single soybean was sold to China for ten months. She was all for the tariffs that helped facilitate that. How about Fishbach’s war on Iran that was going to be over in two weeks? That was five months ago, eighteen dead American soldiers, 200 dead Iranian school children, and thousands of innocent people killed, 100’s of ...

Just a few divisive actions by Trump

I recently read a social media post by a Trump supporter bemoaning the fact that liberals characterized him as “divisive” while having no substantial information about anything to support their claim. There is not enough time and space to detail all of the obvious things the (Trump) has done that are divisive, starting with his first campaign in which he bragged about sexual exploitation antics like a junior high miscreant. A conviction in this area has had little or no impact on this man’s treatment of women. He continues to exhibit all the qualities of a woman hater in his ...

Do we really need proposed transmission lines?

Re: July 31, 2026 Independent) This letter is directed to those who might be attending the open house meetings Aug. 4-13 to discuss Xcel’s proposed 765,000-volt transmission line going across southern Minnesota. This project needs two permits from the state to start. 1. A ‘Certificate of Need’ from the P.U.C. stating why the project is needed. 2. A ‘Route Permit’; which is why they are holding these public meetings. They need public feed back concerning adjustments before they submit it in February 2027. So why is the line needed? They say because the coal fired ...

Is the upcoming primary important?

There is a primary election coming up Aug. 11 that will place on the ballot the names of candidates running for the office such as governor, attorney general, secretary of state, auditor and US Senate of the Republican and Democrat party for the November election. How many people know or care? Sadly, too many. Historically, about 20% of eligible voters participate. Who are these people that are trying to become the nominee and have their names on the ballot this November? Most people don't know because they don't care or pay attention. Many people are tired of politicians when it has ...

Parent support group may be able to help

To the editor: The teenage years bring incredible growth, but they can also bring challenges that leave families feeling unsure of where to turn. Many teens today are navigating intense school stress, pressure to perform, and the constant comparison that comes with social media. Others are quietly struggling with anxiety, depression, or emotional overwhelm. Some may experiment with substances or face peer influences that worry the adults who care about them. If any of this feels familiar, you are not alone. These issues are far more common than most families realize, and no parent ...

Demuth best choice to defeat Klobuchar

To the editor: Lisa Demuth is by far the best choice for governor in the Aug. 11 Republican primary. She has proven that she is a determined and effective champion for our conservative values. As Minnesota House Speaker, she stopped Tim Walz and the Democrats time and again. Her leadership blocked further tax increases, forced a $5 billion reduction in state spending, and defended gun owners’ rights. Most important, Lisa has been fighting fraud in government programs since she first came to the Legislature. Her first bill as a new legislator required day care centers receiving ...