letters

In a letter that appeared on this page on Feb. 20, I stated the fact that Americans kill their fellow Americans and themselves with their guns at a rate that...

After CenterPoint Energy sent a second home energy report to “please” me within three weeks, I need to vent. As the Good Book says, “Answer a fool according to his...

Guns don’t kill people. People with guns do kill people, and themselves. People can kill people with knives, baseball bats, or frying pans. However, guns are much more effective at...

First of all I’d like to congratulate Audrey Nelsen on her election to the Willmar City Council. I know she will work hard for the community and ask all the...

Our rational thought is gone Though I had given up much hope for rational thought in America, the letter equating the tragic murders of 20 first-graders and six of their...

I am so pleased that Audrey Nelsen is running for the Willmar City Council seat in Ward 4. I have known Audrey for over 30 years, and have had the...

A frequent letter-writer recently wrote 40 percent of guns sold at gun shows are unregistered. Those I know who regularly attend gun shows find the 40 percent number so far...

Keeping the focus on what will the response be if and when an armed intruder manages to get inside a school facility: You understand that I am still a very...

Although George Bush ran as a “compassionate conservative,” the present-day Republicans seem to have dropped the word “compassionate” from their dictionary. Look at their last actions. In the closing days...

In response to Ron Mackedanz’s letter on Jan. 11, Kandiyohi County supports and honors the service of all our veterans. What we are doing with our redesign study is evaluating...

My heart is saddened and grieved at the tragedies that have taken place in our country. I believe God also is saddened and grieved. I am not writing as someone...

In response to John Sullivan's letter of Dec. 18: Mr. Sullivan says he “wonders” if I ever asked questions when I was a member of the Willmar City Council. The...

Recent letters showed the true reflection of Mayor Frank Yanish and his followers. Yes, I met Mayor Yanish. Yes, I am new to this beautiful country of ours and yes,...

It is with a heavy heart and much thought that I write this. Last Friday morning one person took it upon himself to end the lives of 26 innocent people,...

On Friday morning my first-grader was loaded down with things to carry into school so I helped her out and walked in with her. I was so moved to hear...