OWATONNA Autumn, with its changing colors and temperatures that encourage us to move indoors, is a natural time to slow down and contemplate life. At Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, we use this time each year to reflect on the partnerships that have resulted in a stronger southern ...

Backing Bjorn Olson To the Editor: I have not been this excited to exercise my constitutional right to vote in many years. When Bjorn Olson threw his hat in the ring last January, I realized there could not be a better candidate to serve Minnesota House District 23A than Bjorn. I first ...

Letter writer nailed it To the Editor: Some letters to the editor are right on. Jo Smith’s “Study, then vote” is an outstanding letter. Go back to the Friday, Oct. 9, edition of the Sentinel and re-read her letter. Thanks, Jo. Muriel Klenz Fairmont Back Bjorn Olson To the ...

Cyphers is a treasure To the Editor: The purpose of this letter is to make sure the citizens in Ward 2 in Fairmont understand what a treasured prize you have in Ruth Cyphers as your current City Council representative. I had the chance to meet Ms. Cyphers when I had some questions about ...

A war between good, evil To the Editor: We are in a war of good versus evil. I can only hope that you are on the side of good. Some would choose to kill little babies as late as their birth day. That’s not good. Some would smash windows, burn and destroy businesses. That’s not good. ...

Re-elect Hawkins To the Editor: I am writing to show my support and encourage fellow citizens to re-elect Tom Hawkins for Fairmont City Council, councilman at large. I think it’s important we have someone who understands business representing our city. The population of Fairmont has been ...