VIEWPOINT
SOUCHERAY: Losing an hour, a sign of spring
Daylight-Saving Time begins this Sunday morning at 2 a.m. It is the day of the year when we “spring ahead,” and seemingly lose an hour of that day.
By Kate Soucheray, Columnist , March 11, 2010
Viewpoint: Increased emphasis on youth athletics hurting ‘family time’
We are writing to express concerns from a growing number of parents and grandparents relative to the many sports activities provided through the athletic associations in Washington County.By Benjamin and France Tims , March 10, 2010
Viewpoint: Negotiated solution to GAMC offers reduced cost
Minnesota policymakers returned to the Capitol this year prepared to pursue solutions on how to provide health care to people who relied on the General Assistance Medical Care (GAMC) program eliminated last year by Gov. Tim Pawlenty.
By Julie Bunn, State Representative , March 10, 2010
Viewpoint: Trust must be placed in justice system when dealing with terrorists
In her Feb. 17 letter (“Denn’s strong statements on Bush, terrorism require stronger facts to back up claims”) Carol Olson thinks President Obama “doesn't know what to do about the Christmas Bomber.”By Joyce Denn, Reader Viewpoint , March 10, 2010
SOUCHERAY: Kids club is making a difference
Woodbury has been blessed to have a wonderful, productive and inspiring project underway the past two summers.By Kate Soucheray, Columnist , March 04, 2010
Viewpoint: Bonding bill will add jobs, improve infrastructure
In her Feb. 24 viewpoint (“When will legislators stop their spending spree at Capitol?”), Laurie Blank criticized Sen. Kathy Saltzman, Rep. Julie Bunn and me for voting for a jobs-focused capital investment bill.By Marsha Swails, State Representative , March 03, 2010
Viewpoint: Local legislators’ support for bonding bill is gutsy, appreciated
When it comes to the state Legislature’s bonding bill, let me offer an engineer’s perspective.By Dave Loskota, guest viewpoint writer , March 03, 2010
SOUCHERAY: Central Park: a community gathering space 
If you ask any Woodbury parent about Central Park, they will likely tell you about how fresh and clean it smells when you walk in.
By Kate Soucheray, Columnist , February 25, 2010
Viewpoint: When will our legislators end their spending spree at state Capitol?
I was once again outraged to read that Rep. Marsha Swails, Rep. Julie Bunn and Sen. Kathy Saltzmann voted to put Minnesota citizens more in debt by voting "yes" to join the others in approving the new $1.1 billion bonding bill.
By Laurie Blank, Reader Viewpoint , February 24, 2010
Viewpoint: Invoking 9-11 as political tool insults Haiti tragedy
Each time I see 9-11 and “terrorism" invoked these days I see an obsessive need to make sure we all remain permanently focused on (and terrorized by) 9-11-01, and thus validate the need for eternal war.
By Dick Bernard, Reader Viewpoint , February 24, 2010
SOUCHERAY: Showing affection the other 364 days of the year
Another Valentine’s Day came and went on Sunday. No matter how we spent the day, we certainly were aware of the valentines on display in local stores, the specials offered at local restaurants, and the many sales of flowers and candy for our beloved.
By Kate Soucheray, Columnist , February 18, 2010
Partisan bickering does not make a better government
Mark Overholser’s suggestions in his Feb. 3 letter to the editor (“Plenty of ‘Kodak’ moments in Obama’s speech to nation”) reflect some of the current opposition party’s political philosophy.
By Nathan Zerbe, Reader's Viewpoint writer , February 17, 2010
SOUCHERAY - Kindness: The secret to happiness
I know I have written about taking time, as well as the benefits of being kind.
By Kate Soucheray, Columnist , February 11, 2010
Viewpoint: Responsible priorities, long range vision are key to recovery
The 2010 Legislative Session began last week and even before the Speaker’s gavel officially brought us to order, the level of activity at the state Capitol in the weeks leading up to session made it seem as if we’d already started.
By Marsha Swails, State Representative , February 10, 2010
Viewpoint: Overholser needs to look at facts when comparing Bush, Obama budgets
In his Feb. 3 letter to the editor Mark Overholser talks about "Kodak moments" in President Barack Obama’s recent State of the Union address.
By Joyce Denn, Viewpoint writer , February 10, 2010
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