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Opinion

No need to meet bold carbon free goals

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: This is in response to the 8-8-2025 ‘Nuclear power: Facts and myths.’ Under the notation, ‘Small Footprint, Big Results.’ I learned that one nuclear plant on 103 acres of land can put out as much power as a wind installation that would require 17,800 acres or, a ...

Take responsibility, vote

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: We are about 15 months away from, hopefully, a monumental change in the citizens representation in St Paul. Rational and “legal” citizens must take their duty responsibly, as they go to the polls to cast their vote. There are opportunities other than voting, however, to ...

Convicted felon Trump is no war hero

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: Breaking news: Trump has declared himself a war hero. The guy that received six deferments, one of which was for bone spurs to get out of the draft. The war hero is sending in the national guard to the District of Columbia because of all the crime, but he didn’t do a thing on ...

Farmers should embrace AI

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: The future of farming isn’t on the horizon; it’s already here. That message was made clear at this year’s Farmfest, which hosted a panel featuring a local content creator and representatives from Corteva and TerraClear. Their conversation demystified the emerging benefits ...

Prioritize your well-being

Community Voices

August is National Wellness Month, a time to focus on self-care, stress management, and building healthy habits that support overall well-being. In our busy lives, it’s easy to put ourselves last, but caring for our physical, mental, and emotional health is essential—not a luxury. Even ...

It’s empty!

Local Columns

It’s always a bit unsettling when you notice something is empty, right? Or is it an opportunity for further enrichment? Back in the day when I was attending college in Lafayette, Louisiana, we planned a road adventure to see the Grand Canyon. Not familiar with the desert southwest, I ...