EDITORIALS
As others see it: Fancy TVs for prisoners? 
We agree with Gov. Tim Pawlenty. Whoever ordered the 50-inch flat screen TVs for Minnesota’s sex offender treatment facility in Moose Lake made a boneheaded move.
By New Ulm Journal , October 28, 2009
Editorial: New Y should make us proud
This Saturday marks a big day in this community as the Worthington Area YMCA-DeGroot Family Center and the City of Worthington Aquatics Center is dedicated during a 1 p.m. ceremony. The new facility officially opens Monday morning.
By Daily Globe , October 27, 2009
As others see it: Pay attention to aging work force
People 65 and older will increasingly try to stay employed or find employment for a number of reasons. Some will feel a need to do it for financial reasons. Others will stay working because if fulfills them more than full retirement.
By Mankato Free Press , October 26, 2009
Editorial: Make it count in the right place
New Census forms will be mailed out next year, and results of the every-10-year count will determine how federal money is split up among the 50 U.S. states — as well as how many Congressional seats each state will have.
By Daily Globe , October 22, 2009
As others see it: Seniors will need 2010 plan for bonus
Seniors in west central Minnesota and the rest of the U.S. are facing a tough 2010 without any cost-of-living adjustments, according to an announcement Thursday by the Social Security Administration.
By West Central Tribune , October 20, 2009
As others see it: Other insights needed
“All people should be provided with those things that protect human dignity and make for a healthy life, including adequate food and shelter, meaningful work, safe communities, health care and education.”
By Grand Forks Herald , October 19, 2009
As others see it: Apology not enough
Congress is making a habit of begging forgiveness for this country’s past behavior. Or at least acknowledging our predecessors did not always make the best decisions.
By Hays (Kan.) Daily News , October 16, 2009
Editorial: Don't text and drive
If you send a text message via cell phone while driving, you’re breaking Minnesota law. You would also be violating the law in 17 other states, including California.
By Daily Globe , October 15, 2009
As others see it: A welcome boost
Minnesotans whose jobless benefits run out at the end of the year would see an extension under an agreement reached by Senate Democrats on Thursday.
By Bemidji Pioneer , October 13, 2009
As others see it: Abuse is never OK
Pam Taschuk of Lino Lakes, Minn., did everything she was supposed to do to try to survive an abusive relationship.
By Mesabi Daily News of Virginia , October 12, 2009
Editorial: One tax hike that looks popular
Multiple reports in recent months have detailed the majority of Minnesotans’ happiness with Freedom to Breathe, which became effective nearly two years ago and made smoking in virtually all indoor public places forbidden.
By Daily Globe , October 08, 2009
As others see it: The Dome - Home to great baseball
For 28 summers, the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome has been the Twins' home within a football stadium. The Dome certainly was not a good place for professional baseball — for either the players or the fans.
By West Central Tribune , October 07, 2009
As others see it: Look beyond LGA
Mayors in Minnesota whose cities received Local Government Aid (LGA) have issued a call for citizens to ask their gubernatorial candidates where they stand on the issue of LGA, which has been a target for state budget cuts the past couple of years.
By The Journal of New Ulm , October 05, 2009
Editorial: Another means of being heard
In Thursday’s edition, we commended the city of Worthington for encouraging feedback from its residents via a new survey.
By Daily Globe , October 02, 2009
As others see it: Leave no ACORN stone unturned
For years, while ACORN — the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now — was involved in questionable activities, Congress turned a blind eye to the group. Millions of dollars in federal funds continued to flow to ACORN.
By Sentinel of Fairmont , September 30, 2009
Area Voices is a collection of posts from our community blogging tool www.areavoices.com. If you wish to start a blog sign up here www.areavoices.com. We may choose to feature your posts on http://www.dglobe.com.
1944: The Flying Bombs of World War III
Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Sep 16, 2009 at 5:00 AM | Reprint
1944: Bloodshed, Terror Predicted for End of the War
Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Sep 14, 2009 at 5:00 AM | Reprint
1959: Atomic Tests Banned, Less Strontium in Atmosphere
Minnesota and North Dakota were not radioactive hot spots for strontium in 1959, according to this Cold War Daily Globe editorial.
1944: Staying in Germany After the War
Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Sep 12, 2009 at 5:00 AM | Reprint
1944: Indictment of War Workers Strike
This editorial cartoon from 1944 seemed to indict war workers for striking over the discharge of one employee.
Next post at noon.
1959: Adolf Hitler, 20 Years Later
"Bitter memory that he is, Adolf Hitler needs to be remembered. He will be remembered as the man who almost but not quite brought the world to
1944: Worthington's Housing Shortage
Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Sep 4, 2009 at 5:00 AM | Reprint
1959: Cloud Seeding Meeting at the Globe
The Farm Bureau and other entities discussed cloud seeding in 1959 at the Daily Globe's office.
Next post at noon.
View your ad here! Cost effective targeted advertising.
Contextual advertising starting as low as $149/month, Includes video, and
search results!
Add your business to the Marketplace »
RSS Feeds