Readers’ Views

March 16, 2020

Congratulations, Ken To the Editor: Ken Goraczkowski recently retired from Fairmont Ford. For 43 years, he worked as the body shop manager and service manager. Ken was a very dedicated hard-worker who put in long hours, many Saturday mornings and came in during adverse weather. He treated all employees and customers with respect. He was a good listener. No matter how rough the day, you were always greeted with a pleasant smile. Congratulations on a job well done and best wishes. Janette Loe Fairmont Lions offer thanks To the Editor: Fairmont Lions Club would like to ...

Readers’ Views

March 14, 2020

Helping save lives To the Editor: Relay for Life is a community-based fundraising event for the American Cancer Society. Each year, more than 5,000 Relay for Life events take place in more than 20 countries. American Cancer Society would not be successful without one key element: you. Because of our generous donors and volunteers, we’ve been able to help thousands of people with breakthrough research, crucial patient care programs, and education and prevention initiatives. That’s why it’s so important to get involved in Relay for Life, because when you do, you help save ...

Readers’ Views

March 10, 2020

Did you see accident? To the Editor: I am asking for your help. I was involved in an accident at 1 p.m. March 2 at the intersection of State Street and Blue Earth Avenue in Fairmont. Several other cars were present and I believe the drivers saw the accident. If you were one of them, please give a statement to our local police department at (507) 238-4481 or call me at (507) 230-2181. Without a witness, there is no justice. Thank you. Gary Ricard Fairmont Masons offer thanks To the Editor: On behalf of Chain Lake Lodge 64 Martin County Area Masons, we would like to extend our ...

Readers’ Views

March 9, 2020

Make tax law change To the Editor: On behalf of our 8,500 members, the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants supports the recent column by the Invest in Minnesota Coalition, “Invest in the future state.” It’s tax season and CPAs are busy interpreting complex federal and state tax laws, filing returns on behalf of their clients, and helping families and businesses with tax planning for the future. Of these services, tax planning is a key component in helping clients financially prepare for taxes due with their returns. Unfortunately, many farmers and ...

Readers’ Views

March 2, 2020

Attend Township Day To the Editor: Nearly 1 million township residents in Minnesota will have the opportunity to participate in their local government by attending their township’s upcoming annual meeting. On Township Day, held this year on Tuesday, March 10, citizens attending their local township meeting will discuss issues with their town board and vote on their annual tax levy. Many townships hold their township officer elections on Township Day as well. This is true grassroots government, as township residents have an annual face-to-face meeting with their locally elected ...

Invest in future of state

February 26, 2020

By Doug Loon, Tamara Nelsen, John Hausladen and Kevin Paap Business owners invest in Minnesota’s future every day. They invest in their employees and their communities. They invest in their business needs — equipment, workforce — to grow, many times before company profit is a guarantee. These investments lay the foundation for small businesses to grow and create opportunities across the state and for family farms to continue their legacies. All of this helps Minnesota compete on a global stage to grow Minnesota’s economy and retain and create jobs. We share their commitment ...