To the editor: Happy 106th New Year for Millie Thomas. I’ve known Millie since the middle ’50s. My mother brought my three siblings and I to the Gamble’s store on Main Street. Our trip was to buy our back-to-school clothing — maybe dresses and everyday shoes, boots and seasonal ...
To the editor: In Mr. Will Thomas’ Jan. 5 letter to the editor, he wrote, “Poll after poll shows the majority of Americans do not favor a wall.” The fact that Donald Trump was elected president proves that all polls related to our president are unreliable at best. No poll anywhere ...
To the editor: The Jan. 3 editorial, “Democrats won’t deal on the wall,” is as simplistic as Donald Trump’s insistence on fulfilling an uninformed campaign promise. First, you call $5 billion “pocket change,” as if the money doesn’t matter. The GOP hypocritically styles ...
As we begin the New Year, this is a time to reflect on the past and plan for the future. This year marks my 33rd year of elective office in Marshall; six years as councilman and 27 years as mayor. I am told this is one of the longest tenures in the state, though there is no accurate record to ...
To the editor: In his Dec. 17 letter, Mr. Drietz raises two points about the science of climate change. First, he says that he has not seen “solid” evidence. I suggest that he read the references I cited in my previous letter. To summarize these citations: “97% of climate scientists ...
To the editor: Frankly, I’m getting tired of all the liberal reposted letters to the editor from big-time cities like the Washington Post. Do they know what is like out here? How about some letters from local residents who know what it is like out here where the largest employers are ...
To the editor: The Nov 27, 2018 “We can’t afford to ignore climate change report,” said: “More investment in renewable energy will help.” And, “Spending a few extra dollars now may prevent the nation from paying a whole lot more in the future in recovering from weather ...
To the editor: Senator Gary Dahms and Representative Chris Swedzinski, I am unable to attend your 7 a.m. meeting in Marshall. During the meeting time I am doing granddad day care for one of my grandchildren. I worry about the future that my grandchildren will inherit. I submit this letter ...
To the editor: I enjoy reading the Marshall Independent online early in the morning over a cup of coffee. The headlines of the day are of interest. Notice in some articles’ endings, you have a comment can be added. Unknown names appear with comments not only of the article, but sometimes ...
To the editor: It was wonderful to read such great news about Southwest Minnesota State University’s financial contribution to the community. As your article from Nov. 15 noted, the university brings in over $173 million and contributes to 1,421 jobs in the community. I think it also ...
To the editor: My wife, Patricia, and I had the pleasure of attending the Marshall High School musical, “Newsies,” this past weekend and were again totally impressed by the youth of our community. From the moment the musical started through the final song, we could see and feel the ...
To the editor: My wife, Patricia, and I had the pleasure of attending the Marshall High School musical, “Newsies,” this past weekend and were again totally impressed by the youth of our community. From the moment the musical started through the final song, we could see and feel the ...
To the editor: In a recent Independent column, Publisher Greg Orear suggested readers should take time to celebrate Thanksgiving before delving into Christmas preparations. Reflecting on possible reasons why Thanksgiving is somewhat overlooked as a special event, the writer noted “there ...
To the editor: The 220 members of the Marshall Education Association announce that Nov. 12-16 is American Education Week. This is a great opportunity to celebrate public education and honor individuals who are making a difference in ensuring that every child receives a quality education. ...
To the editor: By the time this is published, our midterm elections will be over. I went to our Ward 1 polling site at the college to vote, and was complimented on my red, white and blue voting attire. I went up to the desk to sign in, meeting a lady who didn’t know me, and I didn’t ...
To the editor: I must take issue with the column by Pat Buchanan published on the eve of the 2018 election. After a long campaign marred by anti-immigrant rhetoric and punctuated by political, racist, and anti-Semitic violence, Buchanan closes the season by equating mass migration of people ...
To the editor: In the letter to the Editor in the Independent on Thursday, the three current council members presented some additional facts about the overall debt in Marshall. For the record Mr. DeCramer, Mr. Schafer and Mr. Sturrock stated that 45 percent of Marshall’s current debt ...
To the editor Regarding the upcoming city council elections on Nov. 6, I offer this letter to voice unwavering support for electing Russ Labat as our new Ward 2 City Council Member. Russ, who was born and raised in Marshall, has seen this community grow and prosper. For 23 years, he was the ...
To the editor: Russ Labat gets my vote. He communicates well, listens to our ideas, will make good decisions. I am confident Russ will represent us well in the future. Jack Hennen Marshall
To the editor: In the letter to the Editor in the Independent on Thursday, the three current council members presented some additional facts about the overall debt in Marshall. For the record Mr. DeCramer, Mr. Schafer and Mr. Sturrock stated that 45 percent of Marshall’s current debt ...