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Letters to the Editor

Show up to Republican caucuses to stand up and be heard

To the editor: On Tuesday, Feb. 3, Republicans across Minnesota will be gathering in their neighborhoods for precinct caucuses. The future of our Party and the nation belongs to those who show up. If you wish to see a change in our party or our candidates, precinct caucuses are your chance to ...

Trump not putting America first

To the editor: Donald Trump ran for president of the U.S. saying he was not going to get the U.S. into anymore endless wars. In 2025 alone, U.S. military forces have carried out 622 air and drone strikes across seven countries, including Syria, Yemen, Nigeria, Iran, Iraq, Somalia, ...

Trump putting Trump family first

To the editor: As a 24-year-old Naval petty officer serving as a DIA (Defense Intelligence Agency) courier in the Pentagon, I was often required to be into brief contact with some of the individuals in appointed positions from the private sector. In dealing with an individual on a casual ...

Trump will never give up the throne

To the editor: I never thought I would agree with anything conservative syndicated columnist Cal Thomas wrote, but then I never thought an egomaniac would be elected president of the United States. Thomas has called Trump a narcissist among other things, particularly now that Trump has had ...

Making a difference

To the editor: This season reminds us of the power of community and compassion. Yet, with today’s economic challenges, more of our neighbors are struggling than ever before. Local programs are stretched to their limits trying to meet these growing needs. I grew up in Lake Benton and have ...

This is only year one, what’s next?

To the editor: We are on the verge of 20 million people losing their health care. My personal health care premium will increase 215%. It sounds like a lot, that is more than triple my premium this year, for the same policy. What is Michelle Fischbach doing about Minnesotans losing health ...