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Our problems are our sins To the Editor: On all of our money are the words “In God We Trust.” But I ask, what God is it do we Americans trust in? The God that we trust in will be the God that we follow, obey and serve. Also in our Pledge of Allegiance are the words “One nation under God.” And I ask, what God is it that we Americans are under? The God that we are under will be the God that we acknowledge as the ruler and the authority over us. Now, let’s look at America and be painfully honest to see what God we are really trusting in and what God we are really under. So, ...

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Relist wolves on ESA To the Editor: I am a senior citizen and I care about North American wildlife, especially the predators that are so important to keeping healthy ecosystems in our continent. The predator of most concern to me right now is the gray wolf. Right now, wolves are being killed in large numbers in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming, the states of the Northern Rockies. Today, hunters from Montana can sit just feet outside of Yellowstone National Park and use bait and recorded wolf calls to lure wolves out of the park to be shot. These hunters can kill as many as 10 wolves ...

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Thankful for support of golf outing To the Editor: The Martin County Humane Society would like to thank the generous community we serve for the amazing support of the annual golf outing that was held June 24 at Rose Lake Golf Club. Full holes were sponsored by Welcome Motors, Grotte Construction, Dr. Roger and Beth Neist and family, Carlson Dental, Hog Confinement Services, Car Parts Direct, Re/Max Total Realty, Great Plains Transportation, Rosen’s Diversified, Fairmont American Legion, Cavers Realty, Cutting Edge Fitness, Guaranteed Rate, and Willow Pet Hospital. Half holes were ...

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Garden Party & Plant Swap a success To the Editor: City of Lakes Garden Club hosted its third garden party and plant swap on Saturday, June 11, in conjunction with Interlaken Heritage Days. The event was held at Lincoln Park on a cool drizzly morning but we didn’t let a little rain stop our fun. Garden enthusiasts from all over the area were able to bring garden-related items to swap with others and take home new treasurers for their own gardens. There was hot coffee and plenty of goodies to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth and lots of fun crafts and activities for the kids and ...

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Thanks for supporting poppy program To the Editor: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1222 in Fairmont would like to thank Walgreens, Sterling Drug and Fareway Foods with our poppy program. Also, a special thank you to the public. All over the world the red poppy flower symbolizes remembrance for our fallen soldiers. All proceeds will go to the Minnesota Veterans Home located in Luverne, Minn., to help with veteran’s needs. LeRoy Diekmann Fairmont

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Information on Martin County history sought To the Editor: The Martin County Historical Society is currently seeking information from any and all businesses in Martin County that would like to be included in their latest project, a documented history of Martin County businesses. This includes current businesses as well as businesses no longer in existence. In addition, the history of nonprofits and professional organizations are also requested. An initial deadline was listed as June 30, 2022. However, in the best interests of all concerned it has been decided to extend the deadline ...