Opinion
We must be smarter, pet parents
Jul 9, 2025
This is for all pet owners or pet lovers!
I am a pet owner. Of course my dog is the smartest, actually he is smart but oh so stubborn and probably not as smart as I think.
But no matter how smart your pet is, you have to be smarter.
Lots of pets get loose. Please tag your pets so they can be...
Hope to continue discussions about issues facing country
Jul 9, 2025
Thank you to Larry Himanga and Leo Wright who took the time to respond to my letter about ongoing political demonstrations in Lake City. They both have valid points which I would be happy to discuss with them. I think we might find much common ground in our approach to the issues we face as a...
Fewer have more thanks to big bill
Jul 9, 2025
The beauty of the One Big Beautiful Bill recently signed into law by the president is in the eyes of the beholder.
The numbers and statements that follow apply to the next federal budget and do not take into account the long-term impact of this law which appears to be even more severe.
Tax cuts...
County sponsors turtle crossings project application
Jul 9, 2025
Wabasha County Commissioners on June 17 approved a resolution agreeing to be a project proposer and sponsor for a Wabasha County County Road 84 Turtle Crossings project application to the Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program (WCPP).
The WCPP, a competitive grant program, works to reduce Wildlife...
Thank you Flags of Valor volunteers
Jul 9, 2025
A big shout out and thank you to all the volunteers who helped organize, plan, put up and take down the flags for Flags of Valor.
You make it look easy and effortless but we know that you put countless hours in unnoticed and unrecognized.
Thank you for what you do.
Stable housing is a cornerstone of mental wellbeing in Minnesota
Jul 9, 2025
Access to stable, supportive housing is a key factor in recovery for individuals living with mental illness. In Minnesota, decades of policy, advocacy, and innovation have confirmed that secure housing paired with supportive services helps people achieve stability, reduce stress, and build...
Let’s meet to see if jail can be saved
Jul 2, 2025
Can we save the old jail? A friend approached me last week with this question.
I told her I’d see what I could find out and began to gather information. I spoke to a handful of knowledgeable (and helpful) people with the City of Lake City, the Port Authority and others who are connected to this...
Drazkowski: Political violence and budget recap
Jul 2, 2025
The murders of former Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and the attempted murder of Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, have shocked and saddened all of us.
I served with Speaker Emerita Hortman in the House for over 15 years. She was a thoughtful and natural leader. As someone who always...
Beware of ‘The Look’
Jul 2, 2025
In my fantasy world, the couple gets married, settles into their love nest and begin a life of bliss. Perhaps the most unexpected, yet serious issue they will face is dirt. You see, the average man doesn’t see dirt the same way a woman does. Seventy percent of men are legally classified as “...
Rep. Altendorf: A tribute to Speaker-Emerita Melissa Hortman
Jun 25, 2025
As I write this, it has only been a few days since I got up on Saturday morning and learned that Speaker-Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband were murdered, and State Senator John Hoffman and his wife had been shot in their homes by a lunatic.
The following days were filled with mostly shock...
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