Opinion
Letter: Mayo management failure
May 25, 2016
To the editor:
Dr. Dennis Spano’s abrupt and unexpected departure from the Mayo Clinic Health System, along with two of his senior colleagues, Dr. John Renelt and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Kayla Dasher, is but a continuation of a disturbing pattern under the administration of the clinic by Dr...
Letter: Buckling up save lives
May 25, 2016
To the editor:In my 11 years as an officer with the Wabasha Police Department, I’ve enforced seat belt use and educated motorists about its life-saving importance. While I’ve issued many citations, writing tickets is not my goal. My hope is that I can educate each motorist with whom I come in...
Letter: Beach work noticed
May 25, 2016
To the editor:Have you noticed all the work and the beach clean up by the Government Pier?A very big thank you to the Lake City “Beautification Group.”Your care and hard work was noticed and greatly appreciated.
Rep. Kline: Service members are my top priority
May 25, 2016
When I first joined Congress almost 14 years ago, I did so as a proud 25-year veteran of the United States Marine Corps. My top priority then was to make sure Washington kept its faith with our troops, veterans, and their families. Today, that’s still a priority. As a retired Marine Corps Colonel...
The Old Curmudgeon - 5-19-16
May 19, 2016
The Old Curmudgeon was very pleasantly surprised last Sunday to see flock of 3-speed bicycles proceeding through Lake City on their way to Red Wing. The hundred or so riders were dressed in period clothing (knickerbockers and flat hats) and enjoying the fresh May air. About a hundred bikers...
Rep. Drazkowski: Priority must be tax cuts
May 19, 2016
After the 2015 session began, lawmakers learned that Minnesota faced a $1.9 billion budget surplus.
Throughout the campaign, the message I heard repeatedly from residents was that the State of Minnesota was over-collecting revenue, and that lawmakers should give relief to the people who are...
The Old Curmudgeon - 5-12-16
May 11, 2016
In January of 2015 the Old Curmudgeon met a British bicyclist on the west coast of Mexico. The adventurer had started his trip in British Columbia, Canada. His goal was to bike from there down the west coast of the U.S. and South America to Tierra del Fuego at the southern-most tip of that...
Letter: 101 units of blood donated
May 11, 2016
To the editor:Thank you to everyone who contributed to the 101 units of blood donated during the May 5-6 Red Cross Bloodmobile drive. Your gift of life is always needed.We wish to thank the United Methodist Church for the use of their building, the people who called the donors, the set up and take...
Letter: Boat time changes
May 11, 2016
To the editor:Thank you to all who have donated to the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary “Flags of Valor” fundraiser event so far.Please take note that the date and time of the cruise on the Pearl of the Lake paddleboat has changed.The cruise will be held for all those who donated a...
Rep. Drazkowski: Action awaits budget targets
May 11, 2016
With roughly two weeks remaining in the 2016 legislative session, we are once again in a holding pattern when it comes to the two most significant areas of discussion – tax relief and supplemental transportation funding.
This is because we do not have budget targets.
At this stage of the game,...
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