Opinion
State Sen. Schmit: Good, bad news on education
Oct 7, 2015
Following perhaps the nicest Minnesota summer in memory, school is back in session. We’re deep into the fall sports season, and teachers have taken stock of where students are at following the summer break. It’s a great time for the rest of us to reflect on the state of our schools.
Here’s the...
The Old Curmudgeon - 10-1-15
Oct 1, 2015
The Old Curmudgeon watched the lunar eclipse last Sunday evening. It had everything going for it. A stunning show, not too early, not too late. A clear night, a front row seat, no commercials, a few puffy clouds drifting by, fine fall weather, and free. What’s not to like?
It did cause him to...
CEO: Foundation experienced growth in all areas
Sep 30, 2015
With our annual luncheon approaching in October, it’s time to measure the impact of Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation’s (SMIF) dollars across our 20-county region. Through loans, grants, and hours of technical assistance, SMIF invested $5.5 million dollars in southern Minnesota this past...
Letter - Junk Crush is a big hit
Sep 23, 2015
To the editor:
It’s with much delight that I write a letter celebrating another very successful and new event in Lake City – Junk Crush. I’m not sure how many Lake City residents noticed all the people wandering around downtown last weekend, but it was quite a wonderful sight.A big ‘thank you’ to...
Rep. Kline: Last 15 months in office will be busy
Sep 23, 2015
By U.S. Rep. John Kline
District 2
In case you missed it, I announced earlier this month that I will not be seeking re-election in November 2016. After a memorable 25-year career in the U.S. Marine Corps and almost 13 years in Congress, serving our great nation has been an honor and a privilege....
Letters: Juniors encouraged to apply for high school page program
Sep 23, 2015
To the editor:
All high school juniors are now eligible to apply for the Minnesota House of Representatives 2016 High School Page Program.
By taking part in this week-long program, pages learn the legislative process and also develop leadership skills by observing how committees are conducted and...
Letter: Don't block downtown streets for Junk Crush
Sep 23, 2015
To the editor:
I have two concerns today for the hometown paper:
In my case, it was an inconvenience to have the Junk Crush close Center and Washington streets in front of so many businesses. We wanted to have supper at a business on that street, and had to walk two blocks to get there due to the...
The Old Curmudgeon - 9-17-15
Sep 17, 2015
The times, they are a-changin’! When a young urban housewife looks at a decades-old stainless steel milker bucket and envisions it as a base for a floor lamp, she sees its’ unique possibility. When an old farmer looks at the same object, the memory of just how heavy that puppy was when filled to...
Rep. Kelly: 2015 legislature made "historic" investment in education
Sep 17, 2015
Classrooms across Minnesota are once again open for business, making this the perfect opportunity to discuss a few of the accomplishments for K-12 education during the 2015 legislative session.
Most school administrators I’ve spoken with are pleased with the historic investment lawmakers made in...
Letter - Book sale to help library
Sep 17, 2015
To the editor:
The Friends of the Lake City Library book sale during the Junk Crush weekend was a huge success. The weather was perfect and the people came out to support all the activities. We want to thank the American Legion for the use of their facility, members of the Lake City Tigers...
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