Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Day To to the Editor: Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Day is January 19, 2026. It is a federal holiday. Why does this country honor Dr. King’s life and work? Because his work to fight for justice for all Americans represents the best ideals of ...
Do the right thing, SAVE THE OPERA HOUSE To the editor: I am so angry about the whole debacle that was the downfall of our Community Center. From the change in the language on the ballot, the frivolous lawsuit, a City Council that can't work together to accomplish much of anything! I am ...
Did you celebrate Christmas or Xmas or Holiday? To the editor: It seems like the perfect time of year to reflect on our lives for the past year and try to determine how well it was or how well we did. There are many ways to look back to judge how it was such as: Are we financially better, ...
Consider supporting Kids Against Hunger To the Editor: I’m writing to encourage participation and support of the 17th annual Martin County Kids Against Hunger fund raiser and food pack from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 7, 2026 at the Fairmont National Guard Armory. For the past two ...
Affordable health care in rural communities To the editor: Southwest Minnesota families are struggling with skyrocketing healthcare costs — and yet, large hospital chains continue to shut down local clinics and eliminate essential services. This leaves rural communities like ours with ...
Politics is a lot of talk. Sometimes, that conversation results in action. Other times, it fizzles out and gives way to the next headline, the issue forgotten and the solution left uncharted. In my decade as a Minnesota senator, I have seen dozens, maybe hundreds, of conversations bubble up and ...