There are a number of organizations that send me mail asking for money.

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From the letter: If your current oil or propane heating system is nearing the end of life, it seems worthwhile to consider converting to a heat pump.
From the letter: These bills violate our Second Amendment, they make criminals out of hard-working taxpaying Minnesotans and do nothing to help enforcement of the laws we already have enacted, do nothing to promote prosecution, and do nothing to apply sentencing guidelines.
From the letter: At least the work on the new apartment building downtown is progressing nicely.
Most of them are legitimate, but there are also some that sound like scams.
I have my own set of rules.
The only one I will show is this: if they slam the Administration, then they don't get any of my money.
They may not like who's in office, but they must respect the office.
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Kent Syverson
Willmar
From the editorial: "Competitive pay can ... (ensure that) badly needed, dedicated troopers can be recruited and retained to replace those who’ve left or are leaving, whether via retirement or for better opportunities."
Editorial cartoonist John Darkow draws on the groundhog's correct prediction for six more weeks of winter in 2023.
From the commentary: As bystanders in the political farce consuming much of the Republican race for president, we can give thanks that DeSantis has decided to battle against the sinister forces of wokeness and leave the important issues pretty much alone.
From the commentary: The fact that most Americans speak only English puts our country at an economic disadvantage and threatens national security if we cannot understand and analyze potential threats such as terrorism or contagions.
From the editorial: A no-fly list for those dangerous passengers could be just what we all need.
Editorial cartoonist Dave Granlund draws on the federal banking system.
From the commentary: The antisemitism on college campuses coincides with a troubling rise in anti-Israel sentiment.
From the column: "We take our engagement with communities seriously to ensure the right people know what will be coming through towns in the unlikely event there is an accident."