politics
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
Mar 25, 2026
There are many efforts underway by federal and state governments to manipulate our election process. Of all the actions taken by Donald Trump and his administration to expand and consolidate power of the executive branch, the continual outcry and proposed solutions that elections are rigged is the...
Area Republicans nominate candidates for state legislature
Mar 11, 2026
Nearly 170 delegates from across Senate District 20 filled the Wild Wings Plaza event space on Saturday for an endorsing convention that marked both a transition and a turning point for the district’s legislative landscape.
The gathering brought together precinct leaders and local residents for...
Another ‘No Kings Day’ protest planned
Feb 25, 2026
No Kings Day is set for March 28.
In Lake City a protest is planned along Hwy. 61 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. that day. I wish we would call it something else – it’s obvious to most of us that a king will never be sanctioned in our United States. Less obvious is the idea that a dictatorship is trying...
What common ground?
Feb 4, 2026
All sides of the political parties should sit down and have a discussion, I’m told. Find common ground. How do we do that when our current administration continues on this path that wants nothing more than division in this country.
Immigration reform, I’m told, should be common ground. Let’s...
Precinct caucuses are Feb. 3
Jan 28, 2026
Local units of the state’s major political parties are urging people to attend precinct caucuses on Feb. 3 at 7 p.m.
In a news release announcing its caucuses, the Goodhue County Republicans said: “The Republican Caucus is a vital part of the grassroots political process, allowing citizens to help...
When do we say enough?
Jan 28, 2026
When do we say enough?
A man mocks a handicapped reporter and calls the military suckers and losers while he has not served due to bone spurs.
A specific comment was made about John McCain being a loser because he was a POW. We have Cole Black who was no loser.
It is time to speak up for our...
Let’s choose humanity and compassion
Jan 28, 2026
Perhaps a question to ponder for all of us: What should the demeanor of our federal law enforcement professionals look like?
When did it become acceptable for angry impulses and sudden disproportionate rage to be considered a choice?
When were legal standards reduced to brutal actions resulting in...
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