Opinions
The U.S. News and World Report released their list of 100 best jobs; readers may be interested in the top 10. If you would like to see the entire list, simply Google “U.S. News and World Report 100 best jobs list”.
The Top Ten:
1. Information Security Analyst
2. Nurse Practitioner
3. Physician...
Readers of this column are likely aware that the resignation of Scott Lieser has created an opening at LPGE for an Activities Director. Brad Evenson has been the Interim Activities Director this year and we thank him for his service. The position has been advertised and we received 13 completed...
According to Long Prairie weather records, a substantial rainfall on June 21, 1941 flooded Highway 71 south of Long Prairie. The flooded area included part of a poultry farm between town and Lake Charlotte. The stream that drains that area is Venewitz Creek, which flows from Lake Charlotte to the...
To the Editor:
It has been a few weeks since I’ve submitted a new letter to the leader. The reason is two-fold. First and foremost, I wanted to create a permanent public record of the facts of my case with the city and I have done that. The local paper not only serves as a source of news, but...
To the Editor:
The international high gas prices and international inflation are tough on everyone except for the oil industry executives and their investors. Consider doing an online search for “oil industry record profits”. They have skyrocketed. We hear much about energy independence these...
Friends,
Congratulations To Upsala’s Kristine Biniek for scoring her 1000th point during her final game as a high schooler—impressive record!
This week we finally got to open the doors of the State Office Building to the public once again. I have loved seeing the smiling faces, and the office is...
To the Editor:
These last few years have been very challenging. The Covid pandemic has created great disruption in society. We realized how much certain people in various occupations contributed to the service and health of the state and nation. We called out these “heroes” in health care,...
To the Editor:
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is an annual commemoration in the United States that promotes victims’ rights and services. Since 1981, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is a time to renew our commitment to serving all victims of crime, to acknowledge the achievements in...
Property tax statements came out recently and gave this writer the opportunity to have conversations with multiple members of our community and this week’s column will attempt to answer the most common questions.
1. Why the Increase? – 2022 school taxes increased $27,554.77 or 1.28%. The primary...
Early August means that the start of school is just about a month away and the start of the Fall sports season is next week! The next few weeks, this column will have information that readers may find of interest as we move ever closer to the day that parents fear will never come and students...
