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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 ...

Legislature back in session — reviewing every proposal

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We are officially back in session in Saint Paul, and while it is always an honor to serve our community at the Capitol, I am reminded of a saying I’ve heard many times over the years, “The only time I fear for my freedom is when my government is in session.” That phrase resonates because it reflects something many Minnesotans feel...concern about overreach, rising costs and decisions being made that impact your family, your paycheck and your future. When the Legislature gavels in, hundreds of bills are introduced. Some are thoughtful and necessary. Others grow government, ...

State Capitol gets new security, why can’t schools get the same priority?

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Feb. 15 marked National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day. As a fairly new recognition, started in 2022, many people don’t even know it exists. You might not be fully aware of what a School Resource Officer (SRO) actually does, or the critical role they play in school safety. Guns often dominate the headlines when we talk about keeping students, teachers, and school staff safe, but other measures, like having trained SROs in our schools, need to be front and center in the conversation. In the wake of the Annunciation School shooting last August, parents, administrators, and ...

The place of morals in life

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Morals and living a moral life are needed to have a successful life. Morals can be a strong contributor to making the best,correct decisions. What are morals? By the book, morals are what is right and what is wrong. It is an understanding of what is good or bad behavior. They contribute to living a healthy civilized life. If we all live a life that includes morals, maybe then we could live together productively and peacefully. Instead of fighting, we could be kind and honest with each other, and be useful contributors to society. How do psychologists tend to look at ...

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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 ...

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Trump’s Campaign Promises to America To the editor: The statements in brackets are what Trump said he would do if elected for a second term in November 2024. [I will lower prices on groceries my first day in office.] Instead, he pardoned the Jan. 6 criminals. More on the economy later! [I will end the war in Ukraine my first day in office.] Instead, he reduced monetary assistance and denied Ukraine weapons that would have protected their citizens. Ukrainians continue to this day to be bombed resulting in civilians dying. I will use my power of the vote on Nov. 3, 206 to create ...