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Few questions to ask candidates

Election 2026 is upon us. We need to choose wisely. Here is a list of questions we can ask candidates: 1. What does “fake news” really mean? 2. How will we repay a $40,000,000,000,000 national debt? 3. Is the Nobel Peace Prize given to people who start wars? 4. Is John McCain a hero or a loser? 5. Who pays tariffs? 6. Has your grocery bill gone down? 7. How can one person win 43 golf championships? 8. Do you agree with Donald Trump’s assessment of Pope Leo? 9. If the price of a $100 item drops 800%, how much do you have to pay? 10. Which of Venezuela, Greenland ...

Endorsing Aaron Petersen for Nicollet County Sheriff

As the former Sheriff of Nicollet County, I had the privilege of serving this community for 23 years. During that time, I also had the opportunity to work closely with Aaron Petersen for more than 20 years. I have watched Aaron grow professionally, take on greater responsibilities, and develop into the leader and law enforcement professional he is today. Aaron worked in several positions within the Sheriff’s Office throughout his career, gaining valuable experience and an understanding of virtually every aspect of the Sheriff’s Office operations. His willingness to learn, take on ...

Need candidates who will represent life

Here in Minnesota, the greatest gift of all that we have is the gift of life. The gift to live, to love, to enjoy with the talents given to us from the “The Good Lord”. In our past Legislature, some members tried to codify abortion into our State Constitution. It failed as time ran out on the legislative session. Let us remember abortion is killing of an unborn life that deserves our protection. If this were to pass, it would make abortion legal up to the time of birth and would almost be impossible to reverse. Please stay in contact with our legislators to let them know ...

Consider writing my name on ballot

I would like to inform the residents of New Ulm Ward 4 that I’m very interested in and willing to serve as your representative on the City Council if you would choose to write in my name on your ballot. As you may be aware, no one filed to run in this position so that section on your ballot will be blank. I would be honored if you would consider writing in my name and would work hard to represent you on the City Council. As a 38-year New Ulm resident and a recent retiree I feel my experience, positive work ethic and the time I have to devote to this position would be an asset. My ...

Heartfelt thank you to first responders

There was a fundraiser Saturday evening (Aug. 22) for First Responders-the fire department and ambulance—sponsored by Pub 209, with music. My daughter and I stopped to listen on our walk back to her apartment, when I collapsed. She hollered for help and several came running. She said two EMTs gave me CPR for “quite awhile.” So I want to give a “heart felt” thank you to the amazing incredible people who saved my life that night. I hope you know how valuable you are to our community — each and everyone of you. May God Bless you and thank you again. Dianne Schmidtt New Ulm

What’s going on?

There are a lot of buzz words or phrases being used lately. I suppose they are used to sway people’s thinking to vote a certain way. The two in the forefront today are “Christian nationalism” and “Big Tent.” True enough the U.S. is a Christian nation, founded by Christians over 250 years ago. The spiritual intent of the law is to love God and the person next to you. As the “Big Tent” goes there is only one tent. That tent is not big. That “tent” is “you.” Take care of your own little “tent.” Joyce Meyer famously phrases “wisdom is sanctified common ...