politics

Letter: Zack Filipovich is laser-focused on state auditor job

Oct 21, 2026

Climbing the City Hall stairs, I saw Emily and knew that Zack Filipovich was here for our Lake City forum. I have watched Zack and his wife work nonstop through district and state conventions to gain the DFL endorsement for Minnesota State Auditor. His energy and dedication are second to none....

Letter: Don’t vote against yourself

Oct 14, 2026

The New Republicans won’t tell you one thing: from Donald all the way to the bottom officeholder, they all enjoyed the benefits of good policies that they themselves are now trying to kill. Do you think it’s just good luck that you didn’t get deathly ill from measles or contract polio as a child?...

Letter: Vanquishing corruption begins with voting out those responsible

Oct 14, 2026

As the mid-term election approaches, I think it is appropriate for Americans to take stock of life as it exists. Is your life better off than 5 years ago? Overseas conflicts and war, inflation and the cost of living continue to rise while the response of our national leaders appears to be...

Letter: Our federal government is failing us

Sep 23, 2026

We pledge allegiance to the flag and to the republic for which it stands. Godly principles. We the people. One nation under God blessed by God. Things should be alright. Someone said we are a republic; democracy is just the way we do things. When people can be educated to believe they live in a...

Letter: Ask politicians not just what their stances are, but how they will implement them

Sep 2, 2026

We are now fully into the world of politics as elections are coming up in November. Candidates are stating their positions to do whatever is necessary to eliminate fraud in Minnesota. It’s one of the few topics both parties agree, eliminate fraud. When each candidate comes to our door, or a...

Letter: America isn’t just one thing, and it’s constantly (and deliciously) evolving

Sep 2, 2026

Assimilate to American society or leave. I keep hearing some version of that statement. I read it on Facebook, hear it from politicians and political candidates, and hear it around town. But what exactly is the American society we’re asking people to assimilate into? What pocket of America has it...

Letter: Tired of negativity politics

Aug 5, 2026

I am tired of negative ads. I want to know the record of a politician. Not the hate of the other party, but what will you do for your consituents and this country. I am tired of hearing the word “retard” and “piggy,” along with every time someone is killed a politician speaks out all negative and...

Democrats campaign in Lake City area

Aug 5, 2026

Three Democratic candidates campaigned at an event near Lake City last week, according to Deirdre Flesche, who was in attendance. “Jake Johnson, Democratic candidate for Congressional District 1, Ben Schierer, Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor with Amy Klobuchar, and Heather Arndt,...

Altendorf: Put productivity over politics

Mar 25, 2026

Heading into the session and knowing that this was a huge election year in Minnesota with every statewide office being on the 2026 ballot, I predicted this year’s session was going to be high on theater, and low on productivity. Minnesota’s elected Democrats are not disappointing on that...

Letter: Exaggerated election fraud claims don’t justify nationalizing elections