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

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

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

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