The most important election for the future of Minnesota and the United States of America is on Nov. 5.

Never before have we experienced an overbearing and overspending government like we were forced to endure these last four years. With Democrats in control of the House, Senate, attorney general, secretary of state and auditors offices, not to mention the Walz Administration, we will face continued disaster unless you get out to vote for change.

Fraud and crime are at an all-time high. There are constant attacks on our freedom of speech, freedom to worship, and freedom to defend ourselves. We have an influx of people from around the world entering our state and country un-vetted, unvaccinated and undocumented, breaking our laws and disrupting our societal norms. Yet with the Democrats in control, they are ensured food, shelter, cash, and education benefits all on the backs of every taxpayer. Fair and equitable? I don’t think so.

Thanks to the Biden/Harris/Walz Administrations, the cost-of-living has become more expensive by the day. Personally, comparing the cost of living in my home from five years ago to today, my annual cost of food, energy and basics has risen by over $4,000 per year. With a limited income for us retirees, that is a big chunk of change. Many young families work two, three and four jobs trying their best to keep up with the burden of radical policies and the never ending spending by those in power.

The only way this will improve is if all of us exercise our privilege to vote. Inform everyone you know what is at stake and help in getting them to the polls. We desperately need change and hope for our future. Vote with your brain.

Roger Baumann

Wabasso