SOUCHERAY: An empty nest, sort of

Some people would now classify us as empty nesters.

Letter: Support for Giuliani Stephens for mayor

Woodbury is fortunate to have highly dedicated, competent residents willing to volunteer and serve our community. My friend Mary Giuliani Stephens is one such resident willing to invest her time and talents to serve the city.

Letter: Video posted to GOP website was sexist

I was dismayed to learn that our local district 56 GOP organization posted a sexist video to their internet home page this past week.

Letter: Swails thanks supporters after loss of her mother

Little more than two months ago, my mother was diagnosed with an aggressive, untreatable form of cancer.

Viewpoint: Business, education and transportation are top issues this fall

These are challenging times that call for leadership.

• Kathy Saltzman

Viewpoint: ‘Making a difference’ is theme for new school year

The new school year is upon us and I am excited to share with you our continued high expectations for all. The past school year was an outstanding one for South Washington County Schools.

• Mark Porter

Letter: Pulkrabek thanks supporters at primary

I am very appreciative to my District 5 constituents in Oakdale, Lake Elmo, Landfall and Woodbury for allowing me to win the August 10th primary.

Viewpoint: Striking the right balance at Capitol is key leadership skill

Honest Leadership. Real Solutions. These are the promises I made when I first ran for state office.

Letter: Weik strives to improve communications between board, constituents

Weik strives to improve communications between board, constituents

Letter: Resident encouraged by Swails’ openness

I was genuinely disheartened to see negative attacks on Rep. Marsha Swails, DFL-Woodbury, this early in the election season, (Aug. 11 letter “Representative’s financial woes are troubling news as election nears”), but, even more to the point, I was saddened that these attacks took advantage of Swails’ personal difficulties.

Letter: Next elected leaders must walk the walk on energy independence

While running for office, President Obama promised that if elected, he would get us off OPEC oil within 10 years.

Viewpoint: Obama’s leadership on mosque issue is admirable

All who support and talk about “returning to the true intentions” of our founding fathers should have been so proud of President Barack Obama earlier this month when he boldly stood up to public fear and prejudice in support of the ideals and legal declarations of the U.S. Constitution through his support of the building of the Mosque and Muslim Cultural Center in New York.

Our View: Hoopla over YouTube video on local GOP website demonstrates new media spin cycle at its worst

"It's amazing that the amount of news that happens in the world every day always just exactly fits in a newspaper."

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Viewpoint: More local control of education dollars will keep Minnesota students near or at the top

My appreciation of a good public education began in kindergarten and continued until graduation, as my husband and I worked full time to pay our way through college.

Our View: Woodbury Days is a great way to cap off summer

It kind of creeps up on you. First it’s Memorial Day. Then the last day of school. Fourth of July. The next thing you know it’s late August and summer’s prime seems to be in the rear view mirror.

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