Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor:
Late last week, 42 million Americans, including seniors, disabled people, and families with children, lost their food assistance. SNAP benefits, which provide an average of only $6 per day to help Americans in need buy groceries, won’t be issued this month because of the government...
To the Editor:
While driving through town last Saturday, I saw a group of people in front of the old Burger King. As I drove past, I could see that most of them were holding signs saying “no more kings” I thought to myself that this was very strange, why were a bunch of white people, standing on...
To the Editor:
Here I sit at four in the morning pondering and reminiscing. Reminiscing about the good old days of placing decoys in a cattail slough, a flush of my first pheasant rooster or watching the sunrise melt the frost on a brisk bowhunting morning.
Taste, smell, sight, hearing and...
To the editor:
The authors of last weeks opinions repeat the “garbage” with every opinion piece they submit. They constantly complain about Trump, MAGA, Fischbach and now Healthcare & Shumer Shutdown. Both, along with most Socialists are on the wrong side of every important issue. And they...
To the Editor:
The Government shutdown is a result of massive cuts to the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid and the refusal of Republicans to restore these funds. These Healthcare services are necessities for millions of Americans. Our Legislators are all privileged and lucky to have these and...
To the Editor:
President Trump’s war on America is in full view for everyone to see this week as the government grinds to a halt for lack of a funding bill. The government ran out of money last Wednesday night as Democrats and Republicans in the Senate failed to pass the necessary legislation...
Brian Lindquist, a U.S. Army veteran, retired police chief, and current substitute teacher for the Little Falls School District, has officially announced his candidacy for the Minnesota House of Representatives in District 10A.
With more than 30 years of service in public safety, Brian brings...
To the Editor:
The Resource Center for Domestic Violence defines teen dating violence as a pattern of abuse against teens who are dating or involved in any kind of romantic capacity. This violence includes threats to the victim along with verbal, physical, emotional, sexual, and even digital...
To the Editor:
I read Roger Lahr’s letter in the February 6th Leader. I am in awe! How can anybody spew such nonsense? Mr. Lahr writes, “If you break the law, there ought to be consequences.” His so called “New Quarterback” is a convicted felon who has suffered no consequences for his crimes....
To the Editor:
Many of you know me as a Democrat, but this issue goes beyond party lines. Tariffs should concern all Americans, regardless of political affiliation, because they impact our everyday lives, our wallets, and our economy.
Let’s clear up a common misconception: tariffs aren’t paid by...
