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Disappointed with leadership decision To the Editor: I was disappointed to see the news in Friday’s paper about the Red Rock Center and Fairmont Opera House sharing an executive director, and to learn that the Red Rock position was never open to the public to apply. The board may not have been legally obligated, as they say, to do so, but I think that decision precludes conducting a search for the best possible candidate. My partner sent in his resume for this position at the encouragement of a Red Rock board member, doing so in early November. He was assured that he would be kept ...

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Consider upcoming auction To the editor: It’s spring and that means it’s time for the annual Knights of Columbus Silent/Live Auction. It will be held at St. John Vianney’s School Gym on Saturday, April 11. Doors open at 6 p.m. The live auction begins at 8:30 p.m. All proceeds from the event help CREST and Martin County People First. Please join us for a fun-filled evening. Pat Kietzer Martin County People First Ally

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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 ...