Opinion
Letter: Three show needed depth
Oct 26, 2016
To the editor: Unlike our national elections, it is clear after the Lake City Council candidate forum who the three most qualified candidates were. There was a marked difference in the knowledge and depth of their answers to the questions that were asked. Their thoughtful answers proved that they...
Letter: B before H in 21A
Oct 26, 2016
To the editor: Voting for Lisa Bayley or Barb Haley in the Minnesota House race in District 21A can be confusing. Even the competent Graphic staff misidentified the candidates on the front page photo of the Oct. 20 issue.I have listened to both candidates speak and chatted with them at Lake City...
Letter: Schmit's promises have been fulfilled
Oct 26, 2016
To the editor: A recent area League of Women Voters legislative forum offered Goodhue County voters a great opportunity to compare and contrast candidates on a wide variety of issues. Differences were certainly evident among the candidates, and we’d like to compliment the performance of our State...
Letter: Senator seeking MNsure options
Oct 26, 2016
To the editor: As a nurse I see firsthand the strengths and shortcomings of our healthcare system. Fortunately, Sen. Matt Schmit does, too.Attack ads suggest that MNsure, our state-based health insurance exchange, is the problem. Unfortunately, the reality isn’t that simple. A small, unstable,...
Letter: Schmit rises to save the bluffs
Oct 26, 2016
To the editor: We first met Matt Schmit when he was running for State Senator against John Howe. It was during his campaign that we asked Matt, should he be elected, to please support the interests of our “Save-The-Bluffs” citizen’s group’s efforts. We would need his help to prevent the inevitable...
School Board Questionnaire: Jack Rol
Oct 26, 2016
Jack Rol, 43, is a construction manager with Mayo Clinic in Rochester. He lives in Lake City with his wife, Brigette, and their children Carl (14), Sam (12) and Margaret (9).
1. Which of your experiences and skills will make you a suitable school board member and why?
I appreciate the question and...
School Board Questionnaire: Kevin Pavelka
Oct 26, 2016
Kevin Pavelka, 48, is a material handler for Hearth and Home Technologies. He and his wife, Clare, live in Lake City. They have two daughters, Morgan (16) and Monica (8).
1. Which of your experiences and skills will make you a suitable school board member and why?
My four years of experience on the...
School Board Questionnaire: Michelle Larson
Oct 26, 2016
Michelle Larson, 31, is a first-time candidate for school board. She works for Mayo Clinic Health System - Lake City and lives in Lake City with her husband, Nate, and their sons Cedric (4), Felix (2) and Rowan (8 months).
1. Which of your experiences and skills will make you a suitable school...
School Board Questionnaire: Patrick Dwelle
Oct 26, 2016
Patrick Dwelle, 52, of Lake City is a director of patient care at Mayo Clinic Health System. He and his wife, Lisa, live in Lake City and have three children.
1. Which of your experiences and skills will make you a suitable school board member and why?
I am currently finishing my first 4 year term...
School Board Questionnaire: Heath Oeltjen
Oct 26, 2016
Heath Oeltjen lives in Lake City with his wife, Patricia. they have two sons that have graduated from Lincoln High School, and one son attending Bluff View Elementary School. Oeltjen works as a civil engineer in Minneapolis.
1. Which of your experiences and skills will make you a suitable school...
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