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    April 15, 2018
    Letter to the editor: Immunizations impact everyone
    Each year, 1.5 million children die from vaccine-preventable diseases. Government spending on foreign aid has proven to be extremely effective,...
    opinion/lettersApril 15, 2018 - 6:00am
    April 3, 2018
    From left, Front row: Bill Halbrehder, Mike Boland, Becky Neve, Christine Osorio, Leon Lillie; Back row: Brad Martinson, Randy Anderson, Michelle Yener, Greg Nelson, Chuck Wiger, Caleb Anderson. Submitted photo
    Viewpoint: Rededication of Polar Arena
    On March 3, elected officials, members of the community, and district leaders gathered at Polar Ice Arena (2444 11th Ave. N.) for a unique rededication...
    opinion/lettersApril 3, 2018 - 7:49am
    March 4, 2018
    Letter: Addressing the water tower
    Addressing the water tower I am writing in response to the Feb. 14 letter to the editor about the city's recently-approved contract for maintenance...
    opinion/lettersMarch 4, 2018 - 7:49am
    February 27, 2018
    Letters to the editor: How many deaths are enough?; Keep the focus local
    Thoughts and prayers.... Thoughts and prayers.... Thoughts and prayers.... Is this all we can do after yet another mass shooting? Seventeen children...
    opinion/lettersFebruary 27, 2018 - 8:00pm
    February 18, 2018
    Letter: Questioning city council's water tower contract
    Last August, the city council unanimously approved a contract worth $1.3 million to a consultant, Short Elliott Hendrickson (SEH), to help repair...
    opinion/lettersFebruary 18, 2018 - 7:49am
    November 19, 2017
    Letters to the editor: Congrats, and thanks for support; Cost effective guideway infrastructure?
    I want to congratulate Heather Hirsch on her win for a two-year seat on the District 833 School Board. I want to thank all those who supported...
    opinion/lettersNovember 19, 2017 - 7:03am
    November 5, 2017
    Letters: Minnesota could lead on health care; Referendum needed for our kids
    I was a health care employee from 1972-2009 and as of 2002 I was diagnosed with a chronic disease. So I am no stranger to this system that has...
    opinion/lettersNovember 5, 2017 - 8:45am
    October 29, 2017
    Letters to the editor: Support for 833 School Board candidates; Safety issues observed
    On Nov. 7, voters will have an opportunity to make an important financial commitment to local schools, and also to elect five members to the...
    opinion/lettersOctober 29, 2017 - 7:36am
    October 15, 2017
    Letter: Van Leer deserves re-election
    Van Leer deserves re-election
    opinion/lettersOctober 15, 2017 - 7:56pm
    September 17, 2017
    Letters: Be cynical about GOP claims of public school support; Money, regulations don't solve problems
    I want to talk about public education because I support public education. This came when I was in a bad school district growing up that pushed...
    opinion/lettersSeptember 17, 2017 - 8:00am
    September 5, 2017
    Letter: Wishing Woodbury families and educators a great school year
    Back-to-school time is here, and I wanted to take a moment to wish all of our students, families, teachers and school staff a wonderful school...
    opinion/lettersSeptember 5, 2017 - 8:19pm
    August 21, 2017
    Letters: Fenton applauded for civility, legislative work; Ponder reality of Planned Parenthood
    For an elected official who decried "partisan bickering and the blame game" in her last column, Rep. JoAnn Ward apparently does not practice...
    opinion/lettersAugust 21, 2017 - 12:00pm
    August 13, 2017
    Letters: Medicaid changes should prioritize those who need it most; Global warming is serious threat
    Katie Nelson's recent story ("Health care town hall in Cottage Grove shines light on Medicaid recipients") featured personal stories of those...
    opinion/lettersAugust 13, 2017 - 8:00am
    August 7, 2017
    Letter to the editor: Fenton needs a reality check
    Rep. Kelly Fenton needs a reality check. Tuition in Minnesota is going to skyrocket, college programs are going to be cut and Minnesota students are going to face more student debt because of the GOP agenda. She said key provisions were passed, but she didn't explain how the policies...
    opinion/lettersAugust 7, 2017 - 7:27am
    July 30, 2017
    Letter: Many rely on Planned Parenthood for health care
    Planned Parenthood is an integral part of public health. Shutting down Planned Parenthood would deny millions of patients access to its cancer...
    opinion/lettersJuly 30, 2017 - 8:00am
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