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Boettger offers more experience in District 15 race

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Among the things we consider when choosing who to vote for is experience of the candidates. The gap between the experience levels of our two choices for Senate District 15 might be the largest in history. I’m sure Braxton Seifert is a nice young man. He is 21 years old and has done some stuff. I have nothing against 21-year-old guys. I was one once. Andrea Boettger has an amazing resume with vast array of experiences. There is not room to list all her credentials. Here is the Cliff’s Notes version: Andrea has worked in hospitality, banking and finance. Currently she manages a ...

A leader with professional experience

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We are writing to voters in Senate District 15 concerning the two candidates for office, Braxton Seifert and Andrea Boettger. The most obvious difference between the two is their life’s journey thus far. Life experiences shape goals, attitudes, philosophies, level of compassion, wisdom, and personal growth. These two candidates are worlds apart in their life’s journey. Braxton Seifert is 21 years old and his web page lists several boards that he serves on and lists his volunteer efforts. He is to be commended for starting his journey working to help others. However, in this brief ...

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THUMBS UP Brown County seeks moratorium on data centers Brown County’s Board of Commissioners has set a public hearing on Tuesday, Nov. 17 to establish an interim ordinance placing a moratorium in Brown County’s unincorporated areas. This would place a one-year block on any data centers looking to be established in Brown County. The moratorium is not about the merits of data centers. It is about making sure the county has appropriate regulations in place if and when developers decide to bring one to Brown County. The push for data centers is still relatively new and Minnesota ...

VOTE411: Your place to find voter information

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No matter what zip code we live in or the color of our skin, our voices are equal at the ballot box, and we could all use some help making sure our voices are heard. VOTE411.org is the League’s one-stop shop where you can find all the information you need to cast your ballot. It’s virtual, nonpartisan, and available in both English and Spanish.  Even for those of us who’ve voted before, the process can be confusing. Election rules differ from state to state and can change between elections. VOTE411 gives you personalized information so you’re prepared to cast your vote in ...

Johnson will put us back in game of Life

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Remember the board game Monopoly? Here’s an interesting tidbit about the original premise of the game and how we can compare it to our current economic situation. The game Monopoly was originally designed by Elizabeth Magie in 1903. It was originally called The Landlord’s Game and was designed as an educational and political tool. The intent was to show how private land ownership and monopolies lead to extreme wealth inequality and the inevitable bankruptcy of everyone else. The game was built on luck, not skill, to show the economic dominance was driven by chance and rigged ...

Together we stand, divided we fall

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We are all so fortunate to live here in the United States. We’re sure you would all agree, we have the most beautiful country in the world. We are privileged to enjoy freedom of religion, speech, dignity, and opportunity, protected by the Constitution. But it is slowly changing into a socialism anarchy. The midterm election is here and we need to use some “common”. We are not just talking to the Republicans, but the Independents and the Democrats alike. We are all American citizens and love our country. It is crucial we work together at the ballot box to preserve the freedoms we ...