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Questions on DHS

To the editor: Thoughts to ponder regarding recent actions by Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Are you OK with apprehending people without a warrant and asking for proof of citizenship? Are you OK with entering a home without a warrant and taking people into custody? Are you OK with detaining American citizens for days without charges and then releasing them in a different location with no money or means of contacting anyone? With the only comment upon release being you are good to go. I have learned of all of these circumstances from a source I trust the Minnesota Star ...

Brutal betrayal

To the editor: As a Trump supporter I would be angry at his betrayal of America on promised better health care, cheaper groceries, an end to wars and clearing the swamp. Angry that my health care costs have skyrocketed. Angry that I can’t sustain my farm or plan any future for my business in the chaos of trade. Angry that (DOGE) recklessly chopped through programs and people without consideration and lied about the “supposed” efficiency. I would be angry that not releasing the Epstein files as ordered by Congress is protecting rich pedophiles connected to him. Angry that laws ...

Open letter from more than 60 CEOs of MN-based companies

The business community in Minnesota prides itself in providing leadership and solving problems to ensure a strong and vibrant state. The recent challenges facing our state have created widespread disruption and tragic loss of life. For the past several weeks, representatives of Minnesota’s business community have been working every day behind the scenes with federal, state and local officials to advance real solutions. These efforts have included close communication with the governor, the White House, the vice president and local mayors. There are ways for us to come together to foster ...

Riots and fraud

To the editor: That is what’s happening in Minnesota. These are not “peaceful protests.” Peaceful protesters carry signs and maybe chant, but they don’t use weapons such as rocks, bats, snow shovels, broom sticks or vehicles to block access against law enforcement officers that are carrying out their legal authorized duty. The disruption of the Sunday morning church service recently was absolutely disgusting. Then there’s the multi-billion dollar fraud scandal making Minnesota a national embarrassment and becoming known as “The Land of 10,000 frauds”. These are ...

Not very noble times

To the editor: In his inspiring acceptance speech for the Nobel Peace Prize Martin Luther King said, “ I think Alfred Nobel would know what I mean when I say that I accept this award in the spirit of a curator of some precious heirloom which he holds in trust for its true owners — all those to whom beauty is truth and truth beauty — and in whose eyes the beauty of genuine brotherhood and peace is more precious than diamonds or silver or gold.” Such a contrast to today’s ignoble grabber. Patricia McLoone Marshall

Attend DFL party caucus

To the editor: Are you unhappy with the current state of things? Are you tired of the fear, the hate, and dishonesty? Do you wish to a see a return to empathy, honesty, and integrity? If so, join with others who share your values at the Lyon County Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party Caucus on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at the Adult Community Center in Marshall. A caucus is a gathering of neighbors who come together to discuss issues, build community, and influence the direction of the party. It is the night that will ignite the rest of the campaign season. For more than 70 years, the ...