Opinions
Dear neighbors,
I don’t know about you but I have been feeling the bite of our ongoing winter this week with the return of sub-zero temperatures and some snow. I hope you have been able to stay warm. This weather does excite me for our ice fishers in the area, but reminds me that we only have a...
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....
The Governor recently released his budget proposal for 2026-2027, and it falls short in every way. His proposal includes tax increases, funding increases for certain government agencies, decreases for others, and a whole lot of unknowns. Overall, it’s a bad deal.
I want to remind folks of the...
Dear Neighbors,
It’s been another busy week here at the capitol. This week we introduced house files 1-10 which focus on stopping the fraud and making Minnesota affordable again.
One of the House Republicans goals this session is an all of the above energy bill lift to repeal the “2040 bill”...
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...
To the Editor:
My family has lived within the neighborhood of Long Prairie and Grey Eagle for five generations, so it goes without saying that I care for our community very much. A vote for Kelly Lemke on November 5th will leave our school district and taxpayers vulnerable to civil and legal...
To the Editor:
First, I would like to offer my congratulations to LPGE School Board Chair, Kelly Lemke and the others who voted along with her to dismiss Superintendent Daniel Ludvigson from his position as Superintendent. This issue has been worked on for several months and in the end your goal...
To the Editor:
From the White House to the state house to the courthouse to the schoolhouse to the bird house, the 2024 election will have a very significant impact. Do your best to learn about the candidates and the Minnesota Constitutional amendment and vote.
And a note to the candidates: please...
To the Editor:
Just how easy is it for an innocent citizen to be charged with a Felony here in Todd County? Pretty easy. Without verifiable evidence, a businessman easily persuaded our Sheriff and County Attorneys that I had stolen precisely between $4,875 and $5,000 of his illegally posted small...
