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Opinion

Cynical flag waving

Local Columns

Last June I wrote a letter to the editor concerning American support for Ukraine. Or lack thereof. Representatives Brad Finstad and Michelle Fischbach were among of a small group of Republicans responsible for withholding aid during a crucial time in their war against Russian aggression. ...

March Madness symbolizes importance of school activities

Local Columns

March is an exciting time of year at schools throughout the United States. We’re in the midst of March Madness, a time when sports teams try to make the state tournament. There’s always the possibility of a state championship. March Madness is often associated with the NCAA basketball ...

On the Porch

Local Columns

In March 2020, the Lyon County Historical Society received a Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grant, also known as a Legacy Grant for $9,500 for CollectiveAccess Data Conversion. The project, which consisted of data conversion from the former system Past Perfect to CollectiveAccess, ...

Western Minnesota’s future depends on pipeline development

Community Voices

Western Minnesota runs on reliable energy and the infrastructure that moves it. From heating homes to powering farms, pipelines keep this region running. Yet every time a new project is proposed, we get the same tired opposition from people who ignore how critical they are for jobs, economic ...

Here are State of the City indicators

Community Voices

The State of the City is an annual Chamber event where city officials present information on various topics related to past and current projects within the city and by the community. Recently, Mayor Byrnes presented information on “State of the City Indicators” that support and help ...