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November 17, 2012 Programs reinstated It wasn’t exactly a surprise, but it was good to see the Fairmont Area School Board reinstate extracurricular activities this week, in the wake of public support for an operating... more »»
Whatever is required, veterans deserve better
November 16, 2012 Veterans Day may not have been viewed as a symbol of our nation’s commitment to nearly 900,000 who served in the military — veterans who have been forced to wait, sometimes for many months, while... more »»
It takes time, effort but river getting cleaner
November 15, 2012 It is very encouraging to see that the Minnesota River is getting healthier, according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. more »»
EPA study should offer chance to review fracking
November 14, 2012 Americans have been drilling wells for oil and gas for more than a century and a half. Hydraulic fracturing — or fracking — has been in use to augment well production for decades. more »»
Obama insists on idea that won’t do any good
November 13, 2012 President Obama wants to raise taxes on Americans making more than $250,000 per year. He wants to do that by raising the top marginal tax rate from 35 percent to 40 percent. more »»
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November 10, 2012 Stay safe this winter Winter is just around the corner. more »»
Tax the wealthy more? Plenty of peril in plan
November 9, 2012 Gov. Mark Dayton has long sought an income tax hike on the wealthiest of Minnesotans. more »»
Obama free to engage in fruitful compromise
November 8, 2012 Well, the election results are in and in perhaps what is the most amazing turn of events possible, nothing has changed. more »»
Political analysis silly in light of tragic storm
November 7, 2012 Indeed, recent comments by President Barack Obama and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie were unusual in the context of an election campaign in which the two men were opponents. more »»
Tens of thousands of illegals are sex offenders
November 6, 2012 David Maya will spend as much as 25 years in prison for raping a 12-year-old girl in West Virginia this summer. Then he will go home — to Mexico. more »»
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November 3, 2012 System working well We can remember when Martin County first began discussing rural addressing. It seemed kind of strange to consider labeling rural roads as streets and avenues. more »»
We believe Klobuchar deserves second term
November 2, 2012 The campaign manager for U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Min. more »»
For Congress:?Quist sees the right problems
November 1, 2012 Republican congressional candidate Allen Quist has found a masterful way to illustrate the problem of the nation’s debt. You’ve probably seen the commercials. more »»
In Martin County races: We back Belgard, Flohrs
October 31, 2012 Former longtime Truman Mayor Elliot Belgard won a special election this year to gain a seat on the Martin County Commission. He represents District 1, which covers northeastern Martin County. more »»
For Fairmont council: Clerc, Gorath, Hasek
October 30, 2012 We believe the city of Fairmont has been fortunate to have some of the same leaders in place for many years. Specifically, we’re referring to council members Harlan Gorath and Wes Clerc. more »»
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October 20, 2012 Prairieland cuts fees The Prairieland waste facility in Truman has gone through some important changes that could improve its future viability. more »»
School board race: Brookens, Laue, Green
October 19, 2012 There are four candidates vying for three seats on the Fairmont Area School Board this year. They all deserve praise. Being a school board member is tough. more »»
In Senate 23, House 23A: We back Rosen, Gunther
October 18, 2012 State Rep. Bob Gunther, R-Fairmont, and state Sen. Julie Rosen, R-Fairmont, know what it means to be “in the arena. more »»
Electing Mitt Romney will bring real change
October 17, 2012 Before casting your vote in the election for president, ask yourself two questions: First, is the United States better off today than four years ago? Even more important, will you be better off fou... more »»
Congress must limit what Obama can do
October 16, 2012 It is clear from his record of making new laws through executive branch agencies that President Barack Obama wishes he didn’t have to bow to the will of the people, as expressed through Congress. more »» |
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