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- October 22, 2019To the Editor: A total of 685 people were killed by an intimate partner over the past 30 years in Minnesota. Those are only the ones we know about, and it doesn’t include those physically or emotionally injured. The numbers can make domestic violence seem like an overwhelming problem. But you can do something about it. This month is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and whether you’re a survivor…
- April 02, 2019To the Editor: Help! I have been unable to sleep at night because I am trying to figure out who has the most dysfunctional politicians — the U.S.A. or the U.K.? I would like our politicians to pick up the pace a little. But I’m afraid they’re already all in. Nuts! It will be bad news if our politicians come in second-best worst! Bill Frakes Luverne
- July 17, 2018To the Editor: The progressives would like to open our borders to everyone who would like to come on board. Some would even get rid of immigration agents themselves. Part of the reason they say we need to do this is the fact that we need more workers. I find this more than curious. This is the same outfit that literally throws hundreds of thousands of little new baby Americans out with the…
- October 11, 2016To the Editor: Have you heard about this Kaepernick dude? Professional football player who won’t stand for the National Anthem because of what he perceives as racial injustice? Hello! This guy plays in the NFL. Let’s talk real disparity. Racial disparity: How many white faces do you see in the huddle? Gender disparity: How many women do you see in the huddle? Physical disparity: How many 5’10”…
- June 20, 2016Farmers and ranchers, It’s that time of year again. The Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) 2016 County Committee Elections begin soon. Your FSA county committees are a vital and direct link between our farm community and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. I encourage all eligible farmers and ranchers, especially women, minorities and beginning farmers, to get involved by making a nomination and voting…
- June 20, 2016To the Editor: Trouble is here. I’ve been thinking again. Here are some of my meaningless thoughts. I was having lunch with a friend (yes, I have friends), when he excused himself to go to “the little boys’ room.” I thought, why does the sign on the door read “Men”? The University of North Dakota was called “The Fighting Sioux.” To be politically correct, they are now called “The Fighting Hawks…
- By sgt. Troy Christianson, Minnesota State PatrolOctober 05, 2015Question: Why are “new” license plates issued every seven years? Answer: Minnesota State Statute 168.12 states, “Plates issued for passenger automobiles must be issued for a seven-year period. All plates issued under this paragraph must be replaced if they are seven years old or older at the time of registration renewal or will become so during the registration period.” The replacement is in…
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