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Opinion

League of Women Voters Empowering Voters

Columns

Precinct Caucuses are local meetings, held and run by the two major political parties in Minnesota: the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) and the Republican Party (GOP). At 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3 the public has the opportunity to meet with neighbors face-to-face, to discuss ideas and ...

Who isn’t a millionaire?

Letters

To the editor: After being prodded to question the shady financial shenanigans of our elected leaders and not just vent my loathing for (president) residing in what’s left of the White House, I’ve been appalled at the fortunes these so-called public servants have amassed during their ...

Life is to be celebrated

Letters

To the editor: In our state Legislature, the Democratic Party has been attempting to “codify abortion into our state Constitution”. They are attaching this to their equal rights amendment. How on earth can you call for an equal rights amendment which condones murdering a child, even up to ...

No compromise when it comes to the dogs

Columns

Dear Annie: I’m one of those people who talks to her dogs like they’re little roommates. I don’t mean baby-talk nonstop, but yes, I tell them, “Good morning.” Yes, I apologize if I step over them. And yes, I know exactly which squeaky toy means “play” versus “comfort.” I ...

Is Minnesota now a better place?

Letters

To the editor: On Sunday I read an article in the Star Tribune about two women arrested and handcuffed in the back of a car. An ICE agent in the front seat of the vehicle had a seizure. As the man was losing consciousness, they asked to be freed of the handcuffs and administered life-saving ...

Looks like Homeland Security cover-up

Letters

To the editor: Saturday. Jan. 24, the world watched videos of a gentleman get basically executed for helping a woman who had been pushed down by a federal officer in Minnesota. The woman spoke to the officer and then he shoved her down. Apparently what she said to him scared him so badly, ...