Do we really need proposed transmission lines?

August 4, 2026

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?

July 31, 2026

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

July 24, 2026

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

July 23, 2026

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 ...

Incredible blessing to be an American

July 8, 2026

To the Editor: For 77 years I have felt blessed and grateful for being born in America. I have had a wonderful life. As America now embarks on it’s next 250 years, I would ask just two questions of my friends, family and fellow Americans. What country has done more good for the world than America? What country would you prefer to live in other than America? As we celebrate 250 years of freedom, opportunity and American success, we understand that America’s history has been imperfect. However, our nation’s willingness to change and sacrifice for what is right has been ...

Read the Declaration of Independence

July 1, 2026

To the editor: The 250th Birthday of America this Saturday, is prompting citizens to learn more about the Declaration of Independence and this Republic we are blessed to live in, and what each person can do to protect the freedoms that came from a divine source. Some individuals will be uncomfortable mentioning any type of religion, but the historical records overwhelming assert that the majority of the founders believed in an afterlife, along with a judgment that each of us will face. Consider the Liberty Bell, that has cast into it: “Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land Unto ...