letters

Strong critics usually have an agenda we may not be able to discern, so as they say, "Buyer beware." Political life has become a matter of priorities and staying focused...

This letter is to everyone who is going to vote for Mitt Romney for president. Please, please vote for Kurt Bills for U.S. Senate and Lee Byberg for the House...

As a retired nurse, health care is an important issue for me, especially how state laws and budget issues affect our senior and most vulnerable citizens. This is why I...

I am reminded of a song that I learned as a little child called "The Wise Man and the Foolish Man." The wise man built his house upon the rock...

Why would anyone want to change the definition of marriage? Marriage is more than love and commitment -- it is about ensuring the well-being of our children and our society...

As a senior citizen of Willmar I am dismayed by Bruce Vogel's supporters misrepresentation of Mary Sawatzky. They have used lies about her school contract and the negotiated contract. In...

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Division of Driver and Vehicle Services requests this correction to information in a letter from Jeanne Vogel, published Oct. 27. When a Minnesota driver...

Who is the most powerful person in the United States? Not the president nor Speaker of the House John Boehner (third in line for presidency, according to our constitution). Obama...

We have worked over 25 years in the special education department at Willmar Middle School with Mary Sawatzky. Working alongside her has given us a clear picture of who she...

For centuries many church leaders and members of the hierarchy have used the Bible and church law to deny human rights to all citizens. The history of the Christian conquest...

I attended a meet your local candidate's function last week. It was for county commissioners and council and mayor candidates. For about 1½ hours, incumbents told us how the state...

A recent letter in support of Rep. Vogel touted his candidacy for health care. In actuality, of all the reasons you might support him, health care would be the last...

I am having a hard time understanding how an elected legislator, whose goal is supposedly to represent and work for his constituents' best long-term interests, would essentially tie his own...

Roger Imdieke has the vision to represent the Fourth District -- and all of Kandiyohi County. His vision is very clear. He understands that sustaining the vitality of the district...

It seems funny how "Christians" are pulling bits and pieces from the Bible to suit their needs when it comes to the marriage amendment. If you have really read Romans...