Thank you from Heaven’s Table Food Shelf To the Editor: FoodShare Month in Fairmont and Sherburn for Heaven’s Table Food Shelf was a tremendous blessing. Thank you to all who contributed in any way to this annual statewide effort to boost giving to food shelves. During the March ...
'Tis the Season of signs in Minnesota To the Editor: Come on and show your creativity: Erect a super large sign and say anything you want. Use flashing lights to make sure everyone will see it. For instance, say your neighbor is trying to sell his house and you want to discourage potential ...
School Funding in Minnesota: An operating levy vs. a referendum To the Editor: In order to understand why the MCW School District has a referendum on the ballot for May 14th, it is important to have a basic understanding of how schools are funded in Minnesota. Some have proposed that MCW ...
School Referendum aimed to address financial challenges To the Editor: If you have been following the news for the last few years, it is no surprise the MCW School District has been dealing with financial and facility challenges. These challenges are similar to those many school districts, ...
Fiscal sustainability To the Editor: What is the driving force behind the MCW referendum? Above and beyond all is fiscal sustainability. That might seem like an interesting reason, as building a new school is not cheap. However, all other options paint a bleak picture for the future of OUR ...
CREST salutes volunteers during Volunteer Month To the Editor: Enhancing the Quality of Life for Those We Serve. That is the mission statement for CREST and during the month of April CREST salutes the wonderful volunteers that help make the program successful. CREST volunteers offer vital ...