Charlie Bunde, Sartell I have been a resident of Sartell since 1991 and during this time I have always been in full support and take great pride in the education that is provided to our children. I, like the majority of residents of Sartell-St. Stephen, in 2016 voted on the levy to build a new high school. In 2018 when
Handicapped access to businesses needed
Juliana Howard, St. Joseph This month marks the one-year anniversary of my residency in St. Joseph. I am a big promoter of our little town and have nothing but good things to say about it, except one thing. I will frame it as a question and maybe someone can give me an answer. Why, in this vibrant, welcoming community,
Vote yes for strong schools, community, future
Chanda Larson, Sartell Teaching in a neighboring district, I’ve experienced the stark realities of failed levies: class sizes of 36-40 students, increased special education caseloads, college and AP courses cut, families experiencing difficulties transporting their children to school due to busing cuts and students not able to participate in athletics and activities they love because of increased fees. As a
Letter: Trump’s success will trump Democrats’ hoaxes
I see our favorite dyed-in-the-wool liberal, Dennis Dalman, has come out of retire-ment to fight against Democratic elections. That’s my take of Dalman’s recent column where he asks if it is time to impeach President Trump. Trump has been investigated for three years and I have yet to hear of one high crime or misdemeanor. There certainly wasn’t a Trump
Letter: Stop blaming gun owners for gun violence
Kraig Lalim, Sartell In this time of increased out-of-state political attention on guns, I have to write and mention Minnesotans like me, who grew up with guns. We’ve had them at deer camp, and on the back 40 plinking cans. We’ve gone with them to the range with our daughters, our sons and our friends. We’ve kept that .22 that
Volunteer with Cultural Bridges
Juliana Howard, St. Joseph My husband and I moved to St. Jo(seph) in August and live at Serenity Place on Seventh, a wonderful assisted-living facility close to Klinefelter Park. I am so pleased to be part of this vibrant community with so much to offer – all within driving distance! I have been volunteering with the ESL/ELL classes at
Spring, what a joy you bring
Ron Marquette, Sartell Hope springs anew as the sun splashes its warmness on a cold-infested world. The sound of melting, rushing water can be heard as it makes its frantic way down a bustling creek. That cool freshness of the air as it wholly consumes your senses. The contagious laughter of children playing outside can again be heard through an
Letter: Distracted driving law needs to go all the way
Gary Mayavski, Sartell This is in response to Connor Klocker’s article, “Thumbs up for hands-free law.” I think Minnesota has missed the boat on this law. If you’re going to pass a law pertaining to distracted driving, why not go all the way? What about people who put on their makeup while driving? What about people who let their pets