Opinion

Whistling past the rail yard

Mar 13, 2024
In the long lamented days of the steam locomotive, train engineers had more freedom with the whistle. Some put wooden chocks right into the whistle and by artful use of the steam they could play tunes as they came into town or went roaring past. I never heard that myself but there have been so...

Council should educate itself on the dangers of second hand cannabis smoke

Mar 13, 2024
As days get longer, the ice is gone from our beautiful lake and we start to smell fresh cut lawns and blooming fields - are we ready to also have to discern the smell of a skunk or weed at our Thursday market, various festivals or our beloved Water Ski Days? That seems to be what the city council...

Ohl: A kamikaze jog

Mar 13, 2024
I seem to recall that I used to be nimble and quick or was that in a dream. Anyway, last fall I realized I was slowing down a little when I turned over a board in the yard and found three snails under it. I caught one, but the other two got away. The following week I was nearly run over by a car...

Tiger Talk: Staff recognition, contracts, budget, strategic plan, advisory committee

Mar 13, 2024
At Lake City Schools our staff cultivate excellence in a safe and welcoming environment that empowers students for the future they choose. During the month of February, we recognized some staff for their contributions to our students’ success. It takes many people with specialized skills to provide...

Ohl: Golf Anyone?

Mar 6, 2024
If you meet a person on the street who has a faraway look on their face and you notice a slight tremor in their voice when they speak of the coming Spring, don’t be alarmed. Chances are they are just one of the many local golfers who are impatiently waiting to hit the links just as I did years ago...

Don’t let public spaces go to pot

Mar 6, 2024
The Lake City City Council meeting on Feb. 12 was attended by 15-20 residents and four of them spoke to show support for the City to have a “Smoke Free Ordinance.” This request was made due to the concerns that legalized cannabis smoking along with the old issue of smoking can affect our City....

SMIF grant supports community beautification

Mar 6, 2024
I always look forward to the Paint the Town Grant cycle which offers free paint for various community beautification projects. In Peterson, the public library now has a mural on the side of the building that depicts a gnome mailing a letter, adding to a community-wide gnome theme which draws...

Ohl: The Ruling Class

Feb 28, 2024
No, I am not referring to kings, queens, presidents, etc. But, rather to real decision makers who must make critical choices by the barrelful one after another. They do not rule with a scepter or with political might, but with a mere whistle. Of course, I am speaking of sports officials. Being a...

Drazkowski: State legislature should end COVID-era remote voting rules

Feb 28, 2024
It has been four years since COVID swept through this country. Even though every other emergency restriction has ended, Democrats who are in the House and Senate majorities continue to operate the legislature under a rule set implemented strictly for the COVID emergency. You might be asking...

Haley embodies integrity, leadership, results

Feb 28, 2024
When I served Goodhue and Wabasha counties as your State Representative for 3 terms, my focus was always to serve with integrity, provide leadership in St. Paul, and deliver results for our communities. I believe that Nikki Haley embodies those same values of integrity, leadership, and results. I...

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