Opinions
To the Editor:
Dear commissioners and the citizens of Todd County:
I am compelled to write this letter to share with you that I stand with our Amish friends and neighbors. I want to advocate for them as they pursue their hope to establish a greenhouse/business on their property.
First, let me...
To the Editor:
In response to the letter by Nancy Taft, 3-21-18, it is not just my opinion but obviously Nancy Taft attended different county meetings than I was at. A lot of people attended the planning and zoning commission meeting and Todd County Board of Commissioners meetings. I did not take...
To the Editor:
Are Senators Jim Abeler, Carla Nelson, and Jerry Relph along with House members Nels Pierson and Tama Theis trying to buy votes with an $18 million Somali Pilot Grant Program?
United States taxpayers already spend $110 billion annually on refugees according to Judicial Watch....
Last week’s column outlined the process for replacing Paul Weinzierl as Secondary Principal; this week’s column will announce the semi-finalists for the job. The following have been offered and accepted an interview for the position of secondary principal:
1. Jennifer Strom – Ms. Strom is...
The Minnesota State Legislature is in session and this week’s column will highlight what your local school district would like to see happen in this session.
There are four specific things we are looking for:
1. Increase funding for special education; your local school district used almost $1,000,...
Congratulations to the Wolves Wrestling Team on a great season that was capped off by a trip to the state tournament and a fourth place finish! Our young men competed at the highest level in the state and represented our schools and communities in a great fashion.
Thanks and congratulations to...
During the 2017 legislative session, opioid abuse prevention pilot projects to determine the cause of opioid abuse, as well as to allow hospitals to examine pain treatments beyond opioid prescriptions, were funded by the legislature. In the months ahead, we will pursue additional legislation in...
This week’s column is prompted by the tragic events in Florida; a reminder to all readers that the opinions expressed in this column are mine alone and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School District.
The tragic events in Florida are another mark on...
One aspect of school finance that many people find frustrating and do not understand is the concept of “fund accounting”. Essentially, school fund accounting describes the various pools of money that schools use to keep track of our expenditures and there are limitations mandated by law that...
The Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School District will join school districts throughout the state to salute their local education leaders during Minnesota’s annual School Board Recognition Week February 19-23.
The commemorative week is designed to recognize the contributions made by Minnesota’s school...
