Unfair and detrimental HUD housing practices Dear editor, I feel I must speak out for myself and many others in my current situation. I have lived in HUD housing for the majority of my life due to economic situations. I currently live in a property in Fairmont Minnesota, I plan to move to ...

MCW School District concerns To the editor: I write this letter to address the growing concerns I have in regards to the development plans for the Martin County West school that was voted on last spring. As with any construction project, there have been many hurdles and road blocks that ...

Consider supporting local non-profits To the editor: What are you doing Saturday, April 5th? If you replied, “Nothing,” consider checking out the Knights of Columbus Silent/Live Auction. This event will be held on Saturday, April 5th, at St. John Vianney’s School Gym. Doors open at 6 ...

Stop politicizing child care The word “fraud” has been thrown around lately, especially in connection with child care in Minnesota. It’s important to remember, this is an old and familiar tactic. Cry fraud, then use the cry of fraud to discredit a program. The goal being to defund the ...

Resist MAGA’s actions To the editor: On Feb. 18, 2025, in Huntington Beach, Calif., a former NFL player was arrested at a city council meeting for protesting against the current federal administration’s actions. His name is Chris Kluwe. Mr. Kluwe was protesting against the library in ...

Disrespect for the law To the editor: Did you know that during the Jan. 6, 2021, siege of the U.S. Capitol, over 80 U.S. Capitol Police Officers were assaulted, as well as over 60 officers from the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department? Did you know that about 19 police officers ...