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More of Trump’s campaign promises: Close the border; deport illegals/criminals To the editor: ICE and Border Security’s process of removing “terrorists, rapists, worst of the worst”, has resulted in the murdering of U.S. citizens. The Guardian reported at least 32 people died in ICE custody in 2025. That does not include Renee Good and Alex Pretti (and possibly others), as they were killed before apprehension. It probably includes the older man that was apprehended, then dropped off at a coffee shop. The federal agents when asked later why they dropped off a blind, non-English ...

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History disappearing with old flag To to the editor: I was elated to read in the recent Truman Tribune Letter to the Editor that some municipalities in Minnesota have passed resolutions to keep on displaying the original Minnesota State Flag. Our original flag truly identifies our state. I taught an entire lesson on the flag when I taught Minnesota history. First of all, the state’s name is on the flag. Mn sota is Dakota for cloudy or sky-tinted water. Étoile du Nord is French for our motto, Star of the North, designating our state as the northern most in the lower 48. Symbols of ...

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Grateful for return of remains To the editor: With grateful hearts, the family and friends of Mrs. Soon Buk Ogren thank the following for returning her cremated remains that were stolen. Mr. Keith Eric Meyera, a volunteer at Salvation Army, Fairmont Fire Chief Bryan Kastning, Fireman Tyler Utesch, Terrance Park, Chris Toomer, great samaritan ‘Sheila’, the caring, attentive assistance from Mr. Ean Sinn of Sinn Family Celebration of Life event center for properly gathering Soon’s ashes and sealing them once again so she may finally be laid to rest. Soon passed away peacefully in ...

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Township Day is March 10 To the editor: On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, residents of Minnesota’s 1,776 townships will have a unique opportunity to take part in Township Day. This annual event allows township residents to participate directly in local decision-making, a defining feature that sets township government apart. Township Day annual meetings give residents a direct voice in how their township is governed, including voting on important issues such as the upcoming year’s tax levy. It is a clear example of grassroots democracy in action. I encourage township residents to ...

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Trump’s Campaign Promises to America To the editor: The statements in brackets are what Trump said he would do if elected for a second term in November 2024. [I will lower prices on groceries my first day in office.] Instead, he pardoned the Jan. 6 criminals. More on the economy later! [I will end the war in Ukraine my first day in office.] Instead, he reduced monetary assistance and denied Ukraine weapons that would have protected their citizens. Ukrainians continue to this day to be bombed resulting in civilians dying. I will use my power of the vote on Nov. 3, 206 to create ...

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The rest of the story To the editor: I want to clear up a rumor about a “frivolous lawsuit” against the city concerning the proposed YMCA. Fairmont Taxpayers Coalition for Government Transparency (Mark Ossenfort), filed the lawsuit, not c4asf. Mark Ossenfort owns the Cutting-Edge fitness center. His livelihood was at stake. What would you do? Now that the FACC’s CC is no longer a threat to his livelihood, Mark has begun to invest more into the Cutting Edge. He has upgraded equipment and will be expanding his staff. He has hired a professional in sports training and two other ...