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Can’t markets decide future of major banks?
May 22, 2012 There has been a hullaballoo in recent days about a $2 billion trading loss at JPMorgan Chase, the nation’s biggest bank. more »»
Decision about speech should inform states
May 21, 2012 The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United decision was about free speec. more »»
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May 19, 2012 Who has the authority? What we keep hearing coming out of Fairmont Area Schools is that kids, parents and some staff are buying into the use of school-provided laptops for the freshmen class. more »»
Younger voters should try not to be distracted
May 18, 2012 President Barack Obama has been working overtime to convince his base of supporters, young people, they should vote for him in November. more »»
Beyond basics, how can bullying be stopped?
May 17, 2012 Defined by Wikipedia, bullying is aggressive behavior manifested by the use of force or coercion to affect others, particularly when the behavior is habitual and involves an imbalance of power... more »»
Stadium solution was best that could be had
May 16, 2012 Minnesota Gov. more »»
Postal Service must find way to modernize
May 15, 2012 About 3,700 facilities on the Postal Service’s list for potential closure will remain open, at least for now, the agency revealed last week. more »»
Not even smallest cuts acceptable to Obama
May 14, 2012 Not reducing federal spending, even a little, seems to have become the top priority among President Barack Obama and liberals in Congress. Last year, Congress and Obama agreed to a $1. more »»
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May 12, 2012 Welcome home, troops Last weekend, troops from the Jackson/Fairmont National Guard Red Bulls brigade came home after serving in a deployment overseas. They were welcomed back with loving arms. more »»
Truman City Council has to operate better
May 11, 2012 Truman Mayor Lynn Brownlee has things right. more »»
Obama’s policies have failed in Afghanistan
May 10, 2012 During his 2008 election campaign, Barack Obama insisted U.S. policy in the Middle East was misguided. Get out of Iraq, he demanded. more »»
Businesses should get room to grow
May 9, 2012 Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton recently vetoed a tax-relief package for Minnesota businesses. more »»
‘Stimulus’ food stamps may be a place to start
May 8, 2012 During the three years of Barack Obama’s presidency, enrollment in the food stamp program has increased from about 33 million people to more than 46 million. more »»
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May 5, 2012 Theater back on track Well, we are among those relieved to see that Five Lakes Cinema, the movie theater in Fairmont, believes it may have found a way to remain ope. more »»
A special nation offers its thanks to our veterans
May 4, 2012 For some people, gratitude is a tough pill to swallow. Instead of feeling good about getting a helping hand when they need it, some folks feel resentment toward their benefactor. more »»
We see solution in what otherwise is a standoff
May 3, 2012 Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton and legislative leaders were meeting Wednesday to try to find solutions to issues bedeviling the current sessio. more »»
Veterans don’t deserve to be treated this way
May 2, 2012 Bureaucrats within the Veterans Administration who are cheating those who have served in the military should be fired. Period. more »»
Cash infusion won’t solve post office issues
May 1, 2012 Some of the rural post offices throughout the nation set to be closed by the Postal Service could be retained if Congress provides the agency what amounts to an $11 billion bailout. more »»
They’re helping kids
April 30, 2012 To the Editor: Folks from a variety of walks of life have filled our hearts and the Industrial Building out at the Martin County Fairgrounds. more »»
What a great asset
April 30, 2012 To the Editor: We would like to thank Red Rock Center for the Arts in Fairmont for presenting the murder mystery dinner theater production “Murder on the Five Lakes” held Friday and Saturday, April... more »»
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April 28, 2012 Sign up for CodeRED Despite a glitch that occurred with last weekend’s tornado warning in Martin County, we believe the CodeRED warning system is valuable and will serve citizens well in the long run. more »» |
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