politics

Civility, dialogue are two-way streets

Jul 2, 2025

This is a response to Bob Pope’s editorial of June 26. Mr. Pope’s statement that “all they have is an obvious and extreme distaste for anything Trump says or does” is interesting. Could that distaste stem from the years of rhetoric like Mr. Trump’s Easter message that said: “Happy Easter to all...

Setting the record straight on ‘Democrat Dave’

Apr 30, 2025

In a recent letter posted in the Lake City Graphic, Rep. Pam Altendorf referenced a coffee meeting she had two years ago with a gentleman she dubbed “Democrat Dave.” That gentleman happens to be our father. While the meeting did happen, her version of events doesn’t quite line up. First, it was...

Attorney general to speak in Red Wing

Apr 30, 2025

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison will speak at Twin Bluffs Middle School Auditorium on May 3 at 11 a.m. in Red Wing as part of his Community Impact Town Hall Forums tour of Minnesota, according to a news release. The Red Wing High School Black Student Union will moderate the event. The...

Altendorf: Political scene is getting ugly

Apr 23, 2025

The political scene, both at the national and state levels, is getting ugly. Like dangerously ugly. There was a time when a Republican and Democrat could respectfully disagree with one another on a topic and move on with life. That no longer seems to be the case. Let’s review just a handful of...

Some questions for protesters

Apr 23, 2025

It’s ironic that the protest article and photo in your paper was taken in front of Gold Star Mothers Park. Guess what: They gave all, and I wonder what you did. Do you even know who they were and what they did to protect your rear end? When was the last time you thanked a vet? You may have or had...

GOP meets April 8 in Kellogg

Mar 26, 2025

Dear fellow Republicans: Join us for our monthly Wabasha County Republican meeting Tuesday, April 8, at the Front Porch in Kellogg. The meeting will commence at 6:30 p.m. Come early to enjoy some food, drinks and conversation. We look forward to seeing you!

An issue where FDR and Reagan would agree

Mar 12, 2025

I read with interest the thoughtful letter written by Bill McMillin in last week’s paper. He pointed out how Ronald Reagan must be rolling in his grave over Trump’s capitulation to Putin. I believe another president who must be spinning in his grave right now is Franklin Rosevelt. If you remember...

County GOP meets March 4 in Lake City

Feb 26, 2025

Republicans are invited to the monthly Wabasha County Republican meeting on Tuesday, March 4, at Wild Wings Plaza, 2101 US-61, Lake City. The meeting will commence at 6:30 p.m. “Come early to enjoy some food, drinks and conversation. We look forward to seeing you!” said Dawn Appel, Wabasha County...

County GOP meets Feb. 4

Jan 29, 2025

Area Republicans are invited to the monthly meeting of the Wabasha County Republicans on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at BJ’s Bar, Grill and Kampground at 61486 Wabasha County Rd. 86 near Theilman. The meeting will commence at 6:30 p.m. “Come early to enjoy some food, drinks and conversation,” the party said...

Quinn wins mayoral race, incumbents reelected on council, school board

Nov 13, 2024

Voters in Lake City chose City Council Member Brian Quinn to be the city’s next mayor. He’ll succeed Mark Nichols, who is finishing his second term and did not seek reelection. It’s Quinn’s first election to office in Lake City. He’s served on city volunteer commissions and was appointed to fill a...