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Boettger offers more experience in District 15 race

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

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 ...

Write Ullery’s name on ballot

Ward 4 residents of New Ulm, you have an opportunity to choose a great write-in candidate to represent you on the New Ulm City Council. I have known Sue Ullery for many years, and I am proud to recommend her to represent me in Ward 4. I have witnessed firsthand Sue’s dedication to public service. She was chairman of the school board when I was a teacher, and I was very fortunate to have worked directly with her at the New Ulm Public Library for several years. Sue is a great listener, is very approachable, works well with others, and makes informed decisions. Sue is well versed in ...

Johnson will put us back in game of Life

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

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 sense”. 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 ...

Never vote for Demuth

Had not publicly condemned the tariffs. (She) said, “They have a purpose. Are hard but effective. Have been good for MN.”  Took her until Sept. 24 to finally say stop the war in Iran after months of refusing to condemn it. Look what this illegal unnecessary war has cost in lives, US honor and money. What it has done to our economy.  Supported one Big “Ugly” Bill which will take 140,000 Minnesotans off any health insurance. I have found no health care bill for her. No mention of premium costs. Has praised Trump’s health care plan. She voted against capping insulin cost in ...