Opinion
SMIF CEO: Donations are investments in making a difference
Nov 30, 2016
There are two numbers I’ve been reflecting on this month: $2.1 billion and $373.3 billion. One of these is the total amount raised by the Trump and Clinton campaigns in the last election cycle. One is the amount of charitable contributions during 2015, a record-setting year. Can you guess which is...
Letter: Conoco lot can't be sold
Nov 23, 2016
To the editor:
As an advocate for public ownership of Lake City’s shoreline, I applaud those who voted down (1,508 to 1,091) the referendum vacating of part of Washington Street. Indirectly it asked permission to privately develop protected public ownerships on Block 13. The specific public...
Letter: Rotary tasting fund-raiser a big success
Nov 23, 2016
To the editor: The Lake City Rotary wishes to thank all of the local businesses who donated door prizes, gift baskets and food to the 10th annual Rotary Wine and Beer Tasting event.Approximately 175 people attended the event and enjoyed the great food prepared by our local restaurants and...
Letter: City has a good council
Nov 16, 2016
To the editor: I would like to thank everyone for the support I received while running for City Council.While I am saddened that I did not get in, I feel that we will have good council members that will help make a difference and will hear our residents.I wish them good luck.
Letter: What next from powerful press?
Nov 16, 2016
To the editor: Wow, the “power of the press” continues to flex its muscle, right here in River City!Three weeks ago, I submitted a letter to the editor regarding the existing four lane race track that starts on the north end of town. After submitting the letter, I gave it another review, because I...
Letter: Red Cross drive collects 84 units
Nov 16, 2016
To the editor: With 84 units of blood donated during the Nov. 10-11 Bloodmobile Drive, a sincere thank you goes to all donors. These 84 units will help approximately 252 people across the country. Because of the critical need for blood during the past summer and fall seasons, your time and donation...
Letter: Great River Homes seek 'Max' givers
Nov 9, 2016
To the editor: Great River Homes, Inc. is one of many nonprofit organizations throughout the state that will once again ask Minnesotans to display their record-breaking generosity by donating to their favorite charities and schools online at www.givemn.org during the eighth annual “Give to the Max...
Letter: 'Catch-up' bill is offensive
Nov 9, 2016
To the editor: Apparently it wasn’t enough for Mayo to abruptly terminate its relationship with Dr. Dennis Spano, among others, in July.First, they chased away a wonderful family physician who had served the Lake City community with great skill and empathy for over 25 years, leaving his many...
Letter: Growing ELP part of Give to the Max Day
Nov 9, 2016
To the editor: Thank you Lake City! The Environmental Learning Program (ELP) has had a great year thanks to the generosity and support from community members, businesses, civic groups and sportsmen clubs. We had a huge increase in participation this summer. We had 140 kids participate in summer...
Letter: Senator sets aside business for state policy
Nov 2, 2016
To the editor: For all the talk of “public service” playing out in the race for Senate District 21, I was totally upset after reading Deb Roschen’s letter.Having known our State Sen. Matt Schmit as his business colleague, his friend, and now his constituent, I can tell you what he won’t. Matt built...
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