Opinion
‘Purple Reunion’ AKA When Doves Cry
May 21, 2025
In the neon glow of the mid-80’s, I was a spirited girl with a heart of dreams and an attraction to the extraordinary. My life was a combo of mixtapes, showcasing the magnetic allure of Prince; his songs were the soundtrack of my life and for the class of 1985.
A few years later, I found myself at...
Remembering a quiet hero of Lake City
May 21, 2025
On May 7, Lake City lost one of its most beloved souls. Dan Coyle — husband, father, friend, neighbor, and tireless community servant — passed away, leaving behind a legacy woven into the very fabric of this town.
Dan wasn’t the kind of person who looked for applause. In fact, during my time as...
Extremes in Sound
May 21, 2025
What is the loudest sound you have ever heard? You may be thinking of a shotgun blast, screeching feedback from a sound system, a siren, a heavy metal band, or fireworks. Sound is measured by its level of intensity in units called decibels. A normal voice in conversation is around 60 decibels (dBs...
Demonstrators gather on Lakeshore Drive
May 14, 2025
Demonstrators again gathered along Lakeshore Drive at its intersection of Jewel Avenue and Park Street. “What a beautiful day we had May 12 for our Protect Democracy demonstration at the Gold Star Mother’s Park!,” said Donna Ohl, who submitted this photo. “We even had our Lady of Liberty join us!”
Goodhue County officials urge lawmakers to avoid burdening local governments
May 14, 2025
An open letter from Goodhue County elected officials
It’s well known that the Minnesota Legislature is working diligently on the next two-year state budget—a complex and essential task. A major challenge they face is planning for potential future deficits. By law, the Legislature must pass the...
Policies are undermining America’s core advantages
May 14, 2025
I recently listened to a radio interview with Jake Sullivan. He presented a big picture view of where we have been as a nation, also where we seem to be headed. Mr. Sullivan has a dozen years or more of service as a Security Advisor at the federal level. He identified five areas at risk faced by...
Ohl - A Moral Menace
May 14, 2025
I didn’t really know what a pinball machine was in the early 50’s mainly because as a young farm kid, getting to town only happened for school, on Saturday night with the family for shopping/visiting, and Sunday for church. I don’t think there was even a machine available in Tyler until the mid to...
In a democracy, giving back takes many forms
May 7, 2025
My grandfather, father, and brother all served in the military to defend and preserve our democracy, one that is firmly rooted in our Constitution. Article One guarantees the people’s right to demonstrate, write letters, sign petitions, walk picket lines, and speak freely. We engage in these acts...
Federal cuts will have local effects
May 7, 2025
At this moment the United States Congress is looking at ways to reduce government spending while at the same time extend tax cuts to the wealthiest 5% of our country.
On the chopping block is the Medicaid program, and possibly Medicare, because they represent a big part of the budget.
If passed,...
After losing a child in drug epidemic, mothers unite to protect others
May 7, 2025
I am writing to introduce RIPple Drug Education & Awareness to the Goodhue County community. RIPple is a nonprofit organization founded by mothers who have suffered the unimaginable loss of a child due to the drug epidemic. We are united by grief, but more importantly, by a shared purpose: to...
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