Opinions
The Minnesota State Legislature has convened and this week’s column will highlight what this writer believes should be the educational priorities; reminder that the views expressed in this column are solely mine and do not necessarily reflect the official views of the LPGE School District.
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Hello, Neighbors,
Christmas is just a couple days away, and I wanted to take a second to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas. I’m sure I’ll see some of you in the church pews this weekend as we give thanks for the birth of Christ. While you’re reflecting on the reason we celebrate,...
This week’s column will be a deviation from the normal topics as we head into the traditional Christmas and New Year’s break and celebrations.
First of all, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the people who have taken the time to visit with me, call or email with feedback on this...
Winter has arrived in full force in Minnesota with a blizzard, cold weather, and icy roads. Your local school district has been questioned about how decisions are made for late starts, early dismissals and cancellations; this is the topic of this week’s column.
First of all, remember that all...
Letter to the Editor:
Thank you members of the Long Prairie City Council to come to the right decision regarding the granite cross in the Veterans Memorial Park in Long Prairie.
It is a symbol that someone has given their life for our freedom.
Breatrice Stahn,
Osakis
Letter to the Editor:
I Really appreciate your newspaper! Over my 43-year career as a minister and Lt. Col in the military, I’ve conducted many funeral services for believers and non-believers.
I was terribly disappointed in the AU group (Americans United). Are you sure this wasn’t a mistake...
Letter to the Editor:
I know that my friends and neighbors that voted for Donald Trump didn’t vote to have Social Security dismantled. I know that because Donald Trump specifically promised not to touch Social Security. I also know that Donald Trump, as a business man, considers his promises to...
Taxpayers received their annual notice of proposed taxes recently and this writer has fielded several phone calls on why taxes went up. Please grab your tax statement before continuing to read this column.
Overall, there was an increase in taxes but please note that your school taxes should have...
To the Editor:
Bright Friday Night brought Christmas cheer to Long Prairie, a huge thank you to the Long Prairie Fire Department for sponsoring the parade and all the work they did to help make it an awesome night for Christmas to come to Long Prairie.
The outpouring from the community on how...
Are you looking for an opportunity to get in the holiday spirit? If so, nothing beats a children’s concert this time of year and our Secondary Band and Choirs will have concerts this month that will have music for just about everyone.
Schedule:
Dec. 5th – Band Concert (Grades 6-12) at the...
