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A neat idea for kids We view as clever and safety-conscious the effort by local elementary schools, the city of Fairmont, local police, Community Ed and Rec, and local volunteers to institute “walking buses” in town. The idea is to get elementary school kids who live within a mile of their schools to walk to school. Students will “pick up” each other as they go along. The “buses” promote exercise and take aim at obesity. Adult chaperones will help out, and students will get rewards for participating. Kudos to organizers and sponsors. Open up the process We wholeheartedly endorse a bill by Minnesota Rep. Gene Pelowski, D-Winona, to speed up the release of public information to citizens and journalists. His plan is to remove decisions about public data from courts to a state agency. Currently, the court process is time-consuming and costly, while the agency would be required to rule on requests for data within a few months.
» Full StoryBill of Rights protects individuals’ freedoms
Ask high school graduates whether the Bill of Rights governs cities and states and most of those who paid attention during civics class will answer, “Of course.” But the U.S. Supreme Court is pondering that very question.
» Full StoryTime seems opportune for school building plan
The Fairmont Area school board has put before voters a $15 million question: Should the district build an addition at Five Lakes Elementary and close William Budd School? We believe the answer should be a resounding yes.
» Full StoryU.S. cannot afford Obama policies
Can it get any worse? Unfortunately, yes.
President Barack Obama, who won office in part by accusing Republican former President George Bush of irresponsible spending, has admitted that his policies will result in federal deficits of $8.
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A great opportunity
We believe there is great opportunity for area residents in “Leadership Martin County,” a college course designed to inform and potentially create future local community leaders.
Fannie, Freddie are still bleeding red ink
The Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. — Freddie Mac — lost nearly $26 billion last year, it was revealed recently. That makes a total of nearly $80 billion in losses for the mortgage company.
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