Opinion
Ohl: Smokey
Apr 26, 2023
One really cannot mention the words, “outdoor cooking” without paying homage to the master outdoor chef Daryl or as he is known by most of us, “Smokey.” Daryl came by his nickname honestly since it is not hard to tell when he is preparing a meal on the grill – all the cars in the vicinity have...
Mayor answers commonly-asked questions about city flood response
Apr 26, 2023
A flood emergency is a challenging time for any community, and it requires quick and decisive action from all involved to ensure the safety and well-being of all those affected. After recommendations from our city administrator and affected department heads, a local flood emergency was declared on...
Liberals trying to change out-state lifestyles
Apr 19, 2023
Liberal state legislators are trying hard to change the lifestyles of logical, out-state Minnesotans.
Please be vigilant as to what our liberal elected legislature is passing in the next six weeks and what they are trying to throw in the omnibus junk bill.
It affects: veterans, legal gun owners...
Legislature must address nursing home funding crisis
Apr 19, 2023
In politics, the word “crisis” is often thrown about liberally and without context. But when discussing our nursing homes and the overwhelming challenges they are facing in the State of Minnesota, the word “crisis” is the only description that can be used.
In Minnesota, the number of Minnesotans...
Sheriffs should enforce the law, not write it
Apr 19, 2023
Sheriffs of Southeast Minnesota should stick with enforcing the laws, rather than subverting the law-making process. And, as public servants, they should be truthful and accurate.
Minnesota legislators are carefully deliberating laws concerning marijuana. This has been a long, televised process...
Ohl: Sqeaky
Apr 19, 2023
John finally decided to go turkey hunting. Being a novice hunter hoping to have a successful hunt, he wanted to leave nothing to chance. He invested long hours into careful preparation and scouting. He did have his father’s 12-gauge shotgun but did need other necessary equipment such as camo...
Ohl: The Scooter Gang
Apr 12, 2023
I don’t recall just how the gang formed, but my brother, Dwight and I became members of the most feared scooter gang in southwest Minnesota – of course it was the only one! There were five scooters and ten members: the Ohl brothers, Williams brothers, Anderson brothers, Schak brothers, Darwin...
Kelly: Ask legislators to oppose cannabis legalization
Apr 12, 2023
As Sheriff of Goodhue County, I was elected to enforce our laws and keep the public safe. With the Minnesota Legislature considering the legalization of recreational cannabis, my job may be changing substantially in the near future. These bills have been moving through the legislature at a rapid...
Ohl: A boy and his (Ouch!) knife
Apr 5, 2023
I must have been about nine years old when I was given my first knife. It was one of those Swiss army types with one blade and a variety of other useful accessories such as a bottle opener, corkscrew, scissors, tweezers, and a file. Some even sported a fold out spoon and fork! The current most...
Girls celebrate basketball season at awards banquet
Mar 29, 2023
The Lake City Tiger girls held their basketball banquet on Sunday, March 26, at the High School.
Coach Drew Olinger gave a few highlights of the season and handed out awards to the team.
The team had 15 Varsity Letter winners and awarded five seniors with Academic All State. For the Academic...
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