LETTERS
Letter: Budget still a challenge despite better outlook 
While the state’s economy is improving, a massive budget deficit remains.
By Dist. 22A Rep. Doug Magnus, R-Slayton , March 04, 2010
Letter: A time to be Americans, not politicians
I received a clipping in my e-mail of an article from Lori Sellner, DFL Chair of the 1st Congressional District. Ms. Sellner is demanding all the Republicans vying for the congressional endorsement to “reveal our beliefs” on torture.
By Jim Engstrand, Candidate for U.S. Congress, Minnesota’s 1st District , March 03, 2010
Letter: Counties deserve credit for stepping forward
Kudos to the Minnesota Association of Counties for offering ideas on government redesign and reform.
By David C. Olson, President, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, Minnetonka , March 02, 2010
Letter: Enough of the lies already
Are you going to believe the Soviet GOP, or are you going to believe your own eyes and ears?
By Michael Marcotte, Rushmore , March 02, 2010
Letter: Got problems? Snuff 'em out
About 30 years ago, Robert Blake was a guest on the Johnny Carson show. Johnny asked him what he would do if he had a terminal illness.
By LLoyd Pfeiffer, Windom , March 02, 2010
Letter: Don't listen to GOP on health care reform
After reading this article, can there be any doubt as to why we need health care reforms? Maybe we should read it again to get the full impact of what health insurance companies are really about.
By Harold Romsdahl, Butterfield , February 25, 2010
Letter: Time is now for racino legislation
After watching the PBS Your Legislators” show Thursday night, I want to know how can Jim Vickerman say no to one-quarter billion dollars in new voluntary tax revenue over the next biennium?
By Randy Weidner, Northfield , February 24, 2010
Letter: Milk sure tastes different nowadays
Tell me why milk is starting to taste more like medicine than milk.
By Earl Halverson, Fulda , February 23, 2010
Letter: The disappearing art of snow shoveling
It seems altogether possible that we need a “re-orientation” into life in the winter in our area.
By Dennis Phelps, Westbrook , February 23, 2010
Letter: VA program expanding into region
We are happy to announce that the Sioux Falls VA Medical Foster Home (MFH) Program is being expanded to include an area within 50 miles of the Spirit Lake Community Based Outpatient Clinic. This is an exciting new program that provides high-quality care in a home setting for veterans.
By Kris Breitag, Medical Foster Home Coordinator, Sioux Falls, S.D. VA Medical Center , February 19, 2010
Letter: Action a must on GAMC program
Last session, the governor vetoed the general assistance medical care (GAMC) program that provides basic health care to over 70,000 of the poorest and sickest Minnesotans. If we do nothing, the program will be eliminated for good on April 1.
By Dist. 64A Rep. Erin Murphy, DFL-St. Paul , February 18, 2010
Letter: Do what you can to help with Honor Flight
I encourage WWII veterans to sign up with Honor Flight Southwest Minnesota and take the opportunity to visit the World War II memorial in Washington, D.C
By Dist. 22 Sen. Jim Vickerman, DFL-Tracy , February 18, 2010
Letter: CenturyLink still alive and well
More than 70 years ago, CenturyTel began delivering communications services to about 75 people in a small but vibrant town. In 1997, the company began offering phone service to Rushmore as CenturyTel (after purchasing the area from Qwest).
By Randy Holt, CenturyLink Area Supervisor, Brewster , February 17, 2010
Letter: Time to scrutinize defense spending
Defense spending is by far the largest expenditure of our federal government, and it’s increasing every year.
By Paul G. Jaehnert, Vadnais Heights , February 17, 2010
Letter: Budget crisis is positively Shakespearian
Minnesota’s shipwreck budget crisis can best be understood by viewing Shakespeare’s character, Shylock, of “The Merchant of Venice.”
By Andy Olson, Heron Lake , February 16, 2010
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