Opinions
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...
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...
