Supporting Jeff Markquart for Martin County Sheriff To the Editor: We are writing to give our support to Jeff Markquart for Martin County Sheriff. Jeff grew up a few miles from our farm in Lake Fremont Township and has lived here all his life. He has given us security and protection. I ...
Ad misinformation/errant claims in letter To the Editor: It is amazing to me that three dissenting votes on a Charter Commission can spread so much doubt about the credence of the amendments to the Charter being proposed on the ballot. FIRST ERRANT CLAIM: “The political ad…from the ...
Info on Charter Commission To the Editor: The charter of the City of Fairmont is like the U.S. Constitution and the constitution of the State of Minnesota, in that it is a living document. It is the City’s constitution. It can be changed or amended to reflect changes in culture or ...
Citizens of Ward 3: Vote Deb Foster on Nov. 8 To the Editor: My mom, Deb Foster, is running for the Ward 3 City Council seat, and she is the best person for the job. After spending several years as the Mayor of Fairmont, she’s ready to face a new challenge, that of councilor. The best way ...
Law enforcement urges vote for Draheim and Olson To the Editor: Minnesota’s largest police association, representing over 10,000 rank and file law enforcement officers, enthusiastically supports Sen. Rich Draheim and Rep. Bjorn Olson for re-election. They will always promote public safety ...
Bringing awareness to drug misuse To the Editor: Being a teenager, it is very difficult watching a friend choose to take drugs. Once my friend made the choice to use drugs, the choice was also made to stop being my friend. I was hurt and very concerned for my friend. I decided that I wanted ...