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See ‘Sounds of Freedom’ and talk about it

To the editor: Last night I went to the movie “Sounds of Freedom” in Marshall. Do you know $150 billion — yes $150 billion — is spent in the U.S. for sex trafficking. Can you imagine your son or daughter being used for sex by these sick people? What is it going to take to get our priorities straight? Take your family to the movie and talk about it together afterwards. We need to stand up for these children and support the movie. It brings awareness and shines a light on the evil culture going on in our country. Veronica VanKeulen Minneota

Movie sheds light on ‘Child trafficking’

To the editor: The Marshall Theater needs to be commended for having the courage to show “Sound of Freedom. This movie will bring you to tears regarding the exploitation of children as young as infants up to teenagers. In the ending credits as well as dialog in the film, child trafficking brings in more illicit funds than the drug cartels and illegal arms sales. Get some friends to see the movie with you but you may need a shoulder to lean on just knowing that the film gives just a snapshot of the depraved individuals who prey on the innocent. This is not something that happens ...

Support Tom Caron in the Bike MS

To the editor: I’ve signed up for Minnesota MS TRAM – a fundraising ride that changes the world for people affected by multiple sclerosis. I’m going the distance with my training and commitment, and I hope I can count on your support as I prepare for this incredible experience. This is our 17th year riding for those who can’t, raising awareness for those who have been diagnosed with this degenerative disease. I’ve set an ambitious goal because I know that with support from people like you, I can get there. MS is a devastating, unpredictable disease. But money raised ...

A Fourth of July reminder

To the editor: On July 3, 1947, the day before Independence Day, U.S. Senate Chaplain Peter Marshall prayed: “God of our Fathers, whose Almighty hand hath made and preserved our Nation, grant that our people may understand what it is they celebrate tomorrow. “May they remember how bitterly our freedom was won, the down payment that was made for it, the installments that have been made since this Republic was born, and the price that must be paid for our liberty ...” “May freedom be seen not as the right to do as we please but as the opportunity to please to do what is ...

It’s been a great journey

To the editor: It was a cold winter day Dec. 1, 1979, my wife (8 months pregnant) and I transferred from Estherville, Iowa to Marshall to start a new position at Hy-Vee as the food service manager. Not knowing what to expect, I was excited for the opportunity to become a part of a new community and to grow roots here in Marshall. Now, 44 years later, time to reflect on the journey as I retire and move on to a new chapter. Working for a company 46 years can have many ups and downs, but it was you, the customers, my employees and my coworkers that made it a wonderful journey. A big ...

Carbon capture projects critical for Minnesota’s climate goals and agriculture

To the editor: Summit Carbon Solutions is proposing a carbon capture and sequestration project set to run throughout the Midwest, including Minnesota. The carbon capture technology would capture CO2 emissions, primarily from ethanol plants, and via pipeline, route these emissions to North Dakota to be permanently stored underground, effectively lowering CO2 emissions from ethanol plants and helping Minnesota meet its carbon-neutral goals by 2030. This project is different than an oil pipeline. Besides the fact it is not transporting oil, the diameter is also significantly smaller, ...