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Republicans will speak To the Editor: On June 24, the Sentinel reported: “[State Rep. Bob] Gunther said he believes it is important for the electorate at large to know that Republicans in District 23A already have spoken, by saying they want Olson.” I respectfully disagree. Rep. Gunther’s statement is based on the misleading results of the online May 19 endorsing convention during which, after six rounds of voting and a rounding error that produced an unconstitutional endorsement, only 70 of the 126 originally seated delegates voted in favor of Olson. Our district is made up ...

Grants lend aid to small towns

OWATONNA Central to Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation’s current strategic plan is a strengthened commitment to look ahead at the future of rural Minnesota. While we continue to make our programming and resources accessible to communities of all sizes in our 20-county region, we know that many of our smaller towns lack sufficient financial resources to help them grow and address challenges. Two ways we have enhanced our investments in small towns is through our Rural Entrepreneurial Venture (REV) program and our Small Town Grant program. The REV program began as a pilot ...

Gregory D. Oanes

Gregory D. Oanes MOUNTAIN LAKE — A public visitation for Gregory Dean Oanes, 42, of Mountain Lake will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Kramer Family Funeral Home in Trimont. Oanes died suddenly on Thursday afternoon, July 23, 2020, at the Windom Hospital. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, the number of guests for the visitation at the funeral home will be limited at any given time. The public is encouraged to practice social distancing guidelines throughout the visitation. And, for the health and safety of others, the family encourages those attending to wear a mask if medically ...

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Hagedorn works for us To the Editor: I write in support of Congressman Jim Hagedorn, a steady hand in these troubled times. Jim has not missed being in Washington, D.C., attending every vote on legislation before Congress. The work of the First District is too important to not be there as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi advocates remote voting. We hired Jim by our vote to do a job and he is there and will continue to do so. Jim serves on the House Committee on Agriculture and Small Business Committee. He has visited all 21 counties of the First District, listening to their needs and ...

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Relay for Life adapting To the Editor: Relay for Life looks different this year. Now more than ever, cancer patients and researchers need your help to sustain the fight against cancer. Our life-saving mission has been threatened by suspended events and a decrease in donations. One out of three people in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Fundraising helps even the odds in the fight against cancer. The funds raised through Relay for Life will not only honor survivors and remember loved ones, but also help give cancer patients and their families the ...

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Bacon will listen, help us To the Editor: I’m writing in support of Pat Fahey Bacon’s candidacy for Minnesota District 23A House of Representatives. I encourage others to get to know Pat and support her also. Please look beyond the conservative or liberal labels we give each other. Pat will listen to the concerns of her constituents in the areas of health care and needs; business and the economy; education; and our agricultural community. Pat will represent us fairly and support our district. I believe that Pat will work across party lines, working to represent all of us ...