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| ‘Memorial Day’ movie to be shown (05/12/2013) |
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From: Jon Grossardt
I just wanted to touch base and update a storywthat was printed in the Post on April 1, 2012 by Emily Buss regarding the movie “Memorial Day.” I have learned that the movie will ... FULL STORY
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| Buffalo County moratorium over (05/12/2013) |
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From: Joan Schnabel
and Jeff Falk
The Buffalo County moratorium has now ended. At least one application for non-metallic mining has already been filed and one mine that was previously denied has ... FULL STORY
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| Drazkowski and Orwell (05/12/2013) |
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From: Steve Schild
Here’s a classic example of Orwellian doublespeak from Republican Rep. Steve Drazkowski.
In Friday’s Daily News, Drazkowski explains his opposition to gay-marriage legislation b ... FULL STORY
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| Gay marriage goes against laws of nature (05/12/2013) |
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From: Marcy Borgschatz
Winona
I am replying to John Rupkey’s May 5th letter. Apparently he is not familiar with Scripture or he would know that there are multiple references to homosexuality.
The ... FULL STORY
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| Impact of the frac sand industry (05/12/2013) |
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From: Steven Schild
Republican Sen. Jeremy Miller is talking out both sides of his mouth when it comes to the frac sand industry’s impact on citizens, communities and the environment.
Miller recen ... FULL STORY
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| More good reading (05/12/2013) |
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From: Lois Kennis
I join Barbara Goethe in saying that Al Paffrath’s article, “The first Beatle record in Winona,” was a “real treat.”
I’ve only visited Winona once, but Al’s reminiscing makes me ... FULL STORY
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| Planning Commission to meet May 16 (05/12/2013) |
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From: Eric Nelson and Debi Niebuhr
Concerned about protecting Winona County’s bluffs and seeing more houses on bluff tops?
Some members of our Winona County Board and Planning Commission are bent ... FULL STORY
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| Teacher Appreciation Week (05/12/2013) |
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From: Steve Scharlau
Vice-President
C-FC School Board
This past week was Teacher Appreciation Week. I started this writing by thinking about where the Cochrane Fountain City School is with crucia ... FULL STORY
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| Thanks from Drama Clubs (05/12/2013) |
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From: Linda Conrad
Winona Senior High and Middle School Drama Club
The Winona Senior High Drama Program and Middle School Drama Club, staff, students and parents would like to take this opportunit ... FULL STORY
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| The issue of statutory authority (05/12/2013) |
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From: James L. Ziegeweid
Supervisor for District 11
Buffalo County Board
On April 3, 2012, I was elected District 11 County Board Supervisor for Buffalo County, Wis.
I took the position early on ... FULL STORY
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| Call Senator Miller now (05/08/2013) |
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From: Joan Redig
Rural Houston, Minn.
Sen. Matt Schmit of Red Wing, working with Trout Unlimited, has proposed provisions to protect trout streams in Southeast Minnesota from damage resulting fro ... FULL STORY
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| Fracking and responsibility (05/08/2013) |
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From: Matthew Francis Byrnes
Last week I was among the thirty-five protesters arrested in Winona at a nonviolent direct action against frac sand and fracking. The protest was the culmination of th ... FULL STORY
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| May is Mental Illness Awareness Month (05/08/2013) |
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From: Patrick Kiefer
Because May is Mental Illness Awareness Month, I would like to share this information about bipolar disorder. Bipolar is a form of mental illness that is chronic and has rec ... FULL STORY
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| Postal employees food drive May 11 (05/08/2013) |
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From: Deb Abnet
Food Drive Coordinator
The 21st annual NALC National Food Drive to “Stamp Out Hunger” is the largest one-day food drive in the nation.
Postal employees (city and rural) from Winon ... FULL STORY
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| Thanks from FCC Youth Group (05/08/2013) |
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From: FCC Youth Group
The First Congregational Church Youth Group would like to extend a huge thank you to all the people that bought items at their garage sale. In addition, we want to thank all ... FULL STORY
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| Update on silica sand mining legislation (05/08/2013) |
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From: Jeremy Miller
Throughout this legislative session, I’ve heard from many residents of southeastern Minnesota regarding silica sand mining. Citizens are passionate on both sides of this debate ... FULL STORY
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| Using information to make decisions (05/08/2013) |
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From: Marie Kovecsi
Following the frac sand issues has become quite irrational lately. Our elected officials, from County Commissioners, City Council members and even our Senator do not use reliabl ... FULL STORY
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| WSU to host Young Writers (05/08/2013) |
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From: Young Writers’ Conference Committee:
Ramona Metz, Leslie Johns, Lee Loerch,
Donna Helble
Hiawatha Valley Education District of Winona will host the Young Writers’ Conference on May 16 and ... FULL STORY
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| Didn’t practice what he preaches (05/06/2013) |
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From: Fred Petersen
I would like to take this opportunity to apologize for my failure to exercise my own rules for safe gun handling. Last week my wife and I were examining a double action revolve ... FULL STORY
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| Beatles letter a real treat (05/05/2013) |
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From: Barbara Goethe
I live in Arizona but grew up in Winona, so I often look at the Post online. I am, right now, recovering from one of the most entertaining Letters to the Editor ever, one that ... FULL STORY
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| Frac sand profits vs. justice for all (05/05/2013) |
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From: Lorraine Redig
Let’s see. How does that go again? “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, ... FULL STORY
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| How Miller’s constituents think (05/05/2013) |
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From: State Sen. Jeremy Miller
As an elected official, I feel it is my duty to reach out to constituents for input on issues facing our state. My goal has always been and continues to be represent ... FULL STORY
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| Please explain your vote (05/05/2013) |
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From: Marie Kovecsi
Our senator, Jeremy Miller, representing all of Southeast Minnesota, recently voted against protection of our area trout streams. The amendment would have created a setback for ... FULL STORY
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| Siding with special interests (05/05/2013) |
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From: Donna Buckbee
In this time of crisis, Southeast Minnesota deserves leadership to provide strong protections against the ravages of industrial-scale frac sand mining. Not only is Sen. Jeremy M ... FULL STORY
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| Thanks for the fun read (05/05/2013) |
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From: Nancy O’Reilly
We enjoyed Al’s article about pursuing the Beatle recording. Reminiscent when “downtown” was a bustling place, a destination . A fun read, thanks. ... FULL STORY
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| The theology of ignorance (05/05/2013) |
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From: John Rupkey
In her April 28 letter, Marcy Borgschatz wrote of me: “he does not seem to be ashamed of his lifestyle but rather parades it.” I totally agree. This is what advancing beyond the C ... FULL STORY
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| Drug testing (05/01/2013) |
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From: Mike Parkhurst
Los Angeles, Calif.
I agree 100% with your editorial about drug testing for welfare recipients. For those who think this is an invasion of privacy or “unfair” let’s look at it ... FULL STORY
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| Let’s end the sequester budget cuts (05/01/2013) |
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From: Todd Paddock
When flights were delayed because of furloughed air traffic controllers, it was big news and congress reacted immediately to provide money. But that left tens of millions of pe ... FULL STORY
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| The first Beatle record in Winona (05/01/2013) |
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From: Al Paffrath
If you’re tired of the news being filled with unemployment numbers, economic problems, so-called “food police” telling us what we should eat, and how much of it, or waiting for ye ... FULL STORY
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| Trip to Misato (05/01/2013) |
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From: Anna Velikanova
A few weeks ago, I took a journey of a lifetime, literally! My trip to Misato, Japan, the sister city of Winona, was phenomenal! I learned so much that I simply could not out ... FULL STORY
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| Winona Area Barbershoppers’ event May 10 (05/01/2013) |
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From: Michael Deiss
Winona Area Barbershop Director
I would like to personally invite your family to the Winona Area Barbershoppers’ Mother’s Day Cabaret and Italian Dinner Show. This very special ... FULL STORY
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| A snake in the grass (04/28/2013) |
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From: Amanda Sattler
I have never been the type to bite my tongue. The adjective fissilingual, meaning ‘fork-tongued,” reveals exciting opportunities should you enjoy the word play. I might say, ... FULL STORY
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| All love is equal (04/28/2013) |
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From: Linda Lindsay
As I sit in front of my computer, getting ready to write this letter, I look down at the t-shirt I’m wearing that is emblazoned with a pink equal sign on a background of red. Be ... FULL STORY
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| In the days when Winona was young (04/28/2013) |
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Winona had: Normal School, commercial college, mom and pop grocery stores,
Railway stations, streetcars, horse ‘n’ buggies, so much more!
Pioneer Tractor, Winona Plow Company, Philharmonic Hall
Mun ... FULL STORY
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| Look at DNR contract (04/28/2013) |
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From: Lynne Farmer Rushford, Minn.
According to a 4/17 article in the Winona Post, the city has contracted with the DNR to use the chemical “imazamox” to kill weeds in Lake Winona. The Public Wor ... FULL STORY
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| Marriage - one man, one woman (04/28/2013) |
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From: Marcy Borgschatz
Winona
The union of two homosexuals cannot be called marriage. God calls it detestable and degrading of their bodies. These relationships are not motivated by love but by sh ... FULL STORY
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| Marriage for all (04/28/2013) |
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From: Finbar McMullen, FSC
Now that the amendment to limit marriage to a man and a woman has been defeated in spite of all the pressure from religious authorities aided by great sums of money, it ... FULL STORY
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| Street Department (04/28/2013) |
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From: Dave Fratzke
Hats off to Tom ”Dooley” Bublitz and his Street Department crew for the terrific job they are doing repairing the potholes in the Winona streets. Keep up the good work.
P.S. St ... FULL STORY
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| Talk on frac mining April 27 (04/28/2013) |
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From: Mike Kennedy
Board Chair, FRFF
I want to thank the Catholic Workers of Winona for their efforts in public education during their weekend retreat that is encouraging intellectual discussion a ... FULL STORY
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| Thanks from Mid West Music Fest (04/28/2013) |
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From: Sam Brown
Founder of Mid West
Music Fest
Over the past four years, I have been humbled and inspired by the outpouring of support for the Mid West Music Fest. Last weekend, our community wel ... FULL STORY
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| The 30% rule (04/28/2013) |
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From: M.J. McCauley
There is still hope the unconstitutional 30% rule will be eliminated or changed to a smaller percentage.
All citizens and property owners should be happy that the nationwide In ... FULL STORY
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| A wink & a nod (04/24/2013) |
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By --
Prematurely, Spring winked slyly at me
from a robin perched at the top of a tree.
The sky appeared frantic, confused, and dazed,
like a deer in a snowstorm who had lost her way.
March, the twent ... FULL STORY
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| Annual Day of Prayer May 2 (04/24/2013) |
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From: Sharon Auldrich
Burnsville, Minn.
Submitted by: Holly Muller
Altura, Minn.
This May 2, 2013, marks the 62nd National Annual Day of Prayer. This is a special day set aside ... FULL STORY
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| Bombing neither left nor right (04/24/2013) |
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From: Thomas Lee
Winona
April 19, 2013, must have been a sad day for many liberals in this country. It was then revealed that the Boston bombing was not caused by some right wing extremist group. ... FULL STORY
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| Marines mark contributions (04/24/2013) |
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From: Jim Eddy
Winona
This year marks the 100th year of operation for the Marine Corps Association. To celebrate the Association’s contributions to the development of the Marine Corps, the Leathe ... FULL STORY
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| USS Minnesota commissioning (04/24/2013) |
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From: Jim Sillman
Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, will be the host for the commissioning ceremonies of USS Minnesota (SSN-783) on September 7, 2013, at the U ... FULL STORY
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| Are your children any safer? (04/21/2013) |
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From: Dave Stegemeyer
I was just watching the CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley. (Or should we call it the CBS Evening Opinion?) Obama is once again trying to gain support for his national gun ba ... FULL STORY
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| Big pothole — how big was it? (04/21/2013) |
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From: Dave Fratzke
I got a call from my friend Cindy. She said a pothole was so big she saw four guys turn over a Volkswagen Bug and put it in a pothole on Franklin Street so the traffic could res ... FULL STORY
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| Family Fun Day, Summer Camp Fair thanks (04/21/2013) |
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From: Blandine Berthelot
WSU Camp, Conference Services, on behalf of the Family Fun Day & Summer Camp Commttte
Thank you to all who made the April 6 Family Fun Day & Summer Camp Fair a huge succes ... FULL STORY
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| Safeguarding our freedoms (04/21/2013) |
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From: Don Evanson
Minnesota City, Minn.
The Manchin-Toomey Amendment has failed today, Wednesday, in a vote of the full U.S. Senate. It’s passage would have been required before some key Republic ... FULL STORY
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| Thank you, Tasha (04/21/2013) |
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From: Jana Korder
Women in Business
Winona’s Women in Business group would like to thank Tasha Schuh, a Wisconsin motivational speaker who was left quadriplegic after a fall as a teenager, for com ... FULL STORY
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| Through John Latsch’s eyes on Earth Day (04/21/2013) |
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From: Merle Hanson
The land was where I grew up. Chores didn’t take care of themselves but my Papi urged me to walk the bluffs and bottoms. He would sometimes walk with me and his long stride made ... FULL STORY
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| Transportation (04/21/2013) |
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From: Krysta Palmer
I am writing in concerns to the lack of public transportation in Winona. The public busing system we have right now is not cutting it. The transportation system does not take i ... FULL STORY
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| Commissioners: deny their permit (04/17/2013) |
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From: Margaret M. Walsh
Who are the players that want the Nisbit silica sand business in Saratoga Township? The operators of the Nisbit mine applied for a permit. An Environmental Assessment Worksh ... FULL STORY
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| Gay marriage (04/17/2013) |
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From: John Rupkey
Winona
An open letter to Senator Jeremy Miller:
I am an Independent Democrat, but I voted for you in the past election for several reasons:
• Since you own a habitable boathous ... FULL STORY
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| How safe is sand? (04/17/2013) |
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From: Lynette Power
How safe is sand?
Yes, we have played in the sand all our lives. The sand on the river is not hazardous because it has been washed, but the mined sand is a different story.
Th ... FULL STORY
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| Let’s move toward the future (04/17/2013) |
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From: Greg Gaut
Here is a remedy for everyone who is sick of the frac sand controversy. The House and Senate in St. Paul are considering legislation which would increase the Renewable Energy Stand ... FULL STORY
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| Mikrut appeal (04/17/2013) |
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From: Amy Wobig
My oldest daughter and I attended the meeting at City Hall Monday night. Concerned neighbors and citizens met and asked the city council members to listen, analyze data and make a b ... FULL STORY
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| Setting the record straight (04/17/2013) |
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From: Wayne Valentine,
Winona County Board Chair
As a member of the Winona County Board of Commissioners it has been my policy to refrain from replying to criticism levied at me by members of the ... FULL STORY
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| Thank you (04/17/2013) |
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From: Judy Rodgers
Minnesota City, Minn.
I’d like to thank Shannon Devine for sharing her info on WALLS, the new Lyme disease support group. And a special thank you to Steven Boland for sharing hi ... FULL STORY
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| Lyme disease (04/14/2013) |
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From: Steven Boland
How do I begin? I would rather have cancer, because I know I could at least get treatment and I would have a chance at life or at least know where I stand. Late stage Lyme Disea ... FULL STORY
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| Lyme disease support group (04/14/2013) |
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From: Shannon Devine
In response to Judy Rodgers’ letter asking for a Lyme disease support group, I am happy to say there already is one! We are small and just getting going, slowly but surely.
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| Marriage equality (04/14/2013) |
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From: John Rupkey
An open letter to Representative Gene Pelowski:
I am one of your longtime supporters.
Over the years you have done a lot of good for the people you represent. Your mind and your ... FULL STORY
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| Need not, waste not! (04/14/2013) |
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From: Gayle Goetzman
My country (USA) is in tremendous debt, so how in blue-blazes can my beloved alma mater, WSU, even think of spending federal, state and city money on construction of tunnels un ... FULL STORY
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| Thank you (04/14/2013) |
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From: Judee Brone,
FC River Players
A great big thank you to each of you for your participation in My Big Gay Italian Wedding. Our ninth spring play, put on by the Fountain City River Players, was ... FULL STORY
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| What is love (04/14/2013) |
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Who can love, who can’t love
Is love only once in your life
Or is it a permanent state of mind
How do you know you are in love
Is this love your dream mate
What is true love
Would you die to try ... FULL STORY
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| Mayor (04/10/2013) |
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From: Dave Fratzke
I would strongly suggest that you take your tourism and levee programs and put them on the back burner!
Get the potholes in Winona’s streets fixed, or you won’t have any tourist ... FULL STORY
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| River sun warblers (04/10/2013) |
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From: Richie Swanson
This is what Hunter Liguore, Editor-in-Chief of American Athenaeum says about a story that springs from the Mississippi. “Richie Swanson’s short story, `River Sun Warblers,’ e ... FULL STORY
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| Shakespeare can revitalize town (04/10/2013) |
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From: Mary Martha Dust
Fountain City, Wis.
Dear Editor, Community at Large, University of Minnesota team, and Mayor Mark Peterson:
Follow the plan I lay out for you here, and business owners will ... FULL STORY
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| Shocked by the stockers (04/10/2013) |
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From: Dean Nuszloch
Utica, Minn.
Warning: The subject matter in this letter may be objectionable to readers with high morals and good character. You need to stop reading - NOW. To the rest of the ... FULL STORY
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| Concerned about Nisbit mine decision (04/07/2013) |
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From: Jane Cowgill
Winona County residents ought to be concerned about the recent decision of the County Board of Commissioners regarding an Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Nisbit m ... FULL STORY
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| Corrections (04/07/2013) |
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On Wednesday, April 3, the Winona Post incorrectly reported that Winona City Council Member George Borzyskowski claimed that Mayor Mark Peterson promised private funding for Levee Park at the Winona L ... FULL STORY
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| Faith in science (04/07/2013) |
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From: Hans Madland
I have faith in science. Not blind faith, mind you. The people in lab coats make mistakes, but over time they usually get it right. Sure, scientists have egos, and they have t ... FULL STORY
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| Trilogy three, 2013 (04/07/2013) |
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The impeccable warrior
It could slay the greatest
It could climb the highest mountain
It will change your life
It is everywhere doing the right thing
With the right people
For all the right re ... FULL STORY
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| Trip to Misato, Japan (04/07/2013) |
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From: Emily Boettger
Konnichiwa! My name is Emily Boettger and on April 8, I will be traveling to Winona’s sister city, Misato, Japan, with thirty other students and adults as an ambassador. I am ... FULL STORY
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| Winona Area Apron Group thanks (04/07/2013) |
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From: Sandy Erdman
Thank you to all those who dropped off fabric, aprons, hankies, tea cups and jewelry last year at Magnolias, 177 Lafayette Street, Winona for the Winona Area Apron Group sales. ... FULL STORY
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| ‘40 Days for Life’ (04/03/2013) |
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From: Kathy Foerster
On Friday, March 22, many people gathered for the closing prayer vigil of “40 Days for Life,” including 37 seminarians from Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary, priests, the Most ... FULL STORY
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| Lyme disease (04/03/2013) |
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From: Judy Rodgers
Minnesota City, Minn.
I’d like to make a suggestion that someone start a support group for Lyme disease victims and their families. ... FULL STORY
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| Rivertown Lions Club thank you (04/03/2013) |
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From: Winona
Rivertown Lions
The Winona Rivertown Lions Club extends a big “thank you” to everyone who helped make our annual Bread Bowl Supper fundraiser a success.
Special thank you to: Hy-Vee ... FULL STORY
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| Traffic analysis needed (04/03/2013) |
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From: John N. Finn
I’ve noticed that the frac sand dump trucks, after unloading, drive back through the neighborhoods uncovered. Silica residue blowing out? And about the traffic analysis that mig ... FULL STORY
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| Watering your trees (04/03/2013) |
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From: Thomas Jaszewski
A reminder for those of us who appreciate a tree-lined city. The drought last year produced a significant amount of drought stress in Winona’s street trees.
Please, whereve ... FULL STORY
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| Animal cruelty (03/31/2013) |
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From: Eve Ford
I am writing to encourage people to support efforts to end or reduce animal cruelty in our lifetime and lifetimes to come. Our silence is our approval.
Inflicting pain and sufferi ... FULL STORY
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| Latsch land an ugly mess (03/31/2013) |
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From: Keith Polus
I really do believe John Latsch was a good man and had very good intentions in trying to make 18,000 acres available for all to enjoy. The problem is that he left some of the mos ... FULL STORY
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| Misato trip (03/31/2013) |
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From: Anna Velikanova
This fall, I was selected to be an ambassador, traveling to Misato, Japan, not only to represent my school, Winona, Minnesota, but the entire United States. I wouldn’t have be ... FULL STORY
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| Not what I said (03/31/2013) |
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From: Lynn Kujak
I am writing in response to the 40 Days for Life article printed on the front page of the Winona Daily News on Saturday, March 23. I was one of the persons quoted in the article an ... FULL STORY
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| The Bible and science (03/31/2013) |
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From: Steven J. Beyers
Finbar McMullen thinks that people who choose to believe God and His Word about the direct creation of Adam and Eve as described in Genesis, which includes Jesus as quoted in ... FULL STORY
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| We all have the right to know the truth (03/31/2013) |
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From: Stephen Conlin
St. Charles, Minn.
My name is Stephen Conlin; most of you here in St. Charles know me. The opinions expressed here are my own. The questions I am asking here are ones that y ... FULL STORY
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| Wisconsin air quality studies (03/31/2013) |
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From: Jeff Falk
Fountain City, Wis.
The information about Wisconsin air quality monitoring studies in the Post of March 27 was slightly mistaken. There are studies at some frac sand facilities in ... FULL STORY
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| Mikrut rail variance approved (03/27/2013) |
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From: Amy Wobig
I was very disheartened after reading the Mikrut article on Sunday, March 24th. These board members hardly seem qualified to be deciding the fate of my children’s health, their fut ... FULL STORY
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| Mikrut should have built a fence (03/27/2013) |
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From: Michael Forsythe
Comments: I have been following with interest the developing story of Rich Mikrut’s request for a variance to allow more rail spurs at the former McConnon property. Mr. Mikru ... FULL STORY
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| Questions about Wabasha County (03/27/2013) |
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From: John Adams
Mazeppa
There are numerous questions beginning to surface regarding the legitimacy and transparency surrounding the Wabasha County Government Study Commission. For instance:
Why ... FULL STORY
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| Thanks for donations to food shelves (03/27/2013) |
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From: Jack Karnick
Channel One Regional Food Bank
With the end of March comes the end of Food Share Month in Minnesota. Our area food shelves worked diligently throughout March to secure food and ... FULL STORY
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| To residents of the R-P school district (03/27/2013) |
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From: Taylor Peterson
R-P School Board member
As a school board member, elected by you and to serve you, I feel it is my job to keep you up to date on what has gone on the past few months and what ... FULL STORY
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| Who will fight the last war (03/27/2013) |
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From: Bonnie Oldham
All of us have put things in a box or an envelope to save for some special reason or in hopes of someone finding those little treasures after we’re long gone. My dad left here a ... FULL STORY
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| Bad decision (03/25/2013) |
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From: Marie Kovecsi
Monday the Winona Board of Adjustment meeting was a disappointment for citizens, particularly families in homes near the Pelzer St. overpass.
The board washhearing discussion ... FULL STORY
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| Deer herd management (03/25/2013) |
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From: Larry Dickman
Large deer herd management has many facets. They range from increasing harvest numbers on females, to the public’s complacent acceptance that a “viable” method is that of vehicl ... FULL STORY
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| Levee Park memories (03/25/2013) |
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From: Merle Hanson
I spend hours now just watching that Mississippi River slowly working its way to New Orleans. It passes many old towns but there is only one Winona. For a long time, it had been ... FULL STORY
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| Secret videotaping on farms (03/25/2013) |
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From: Roger Aldinger
I would like to respond to the Winona Daily News editorial of 3-20-13 in which they came out in favor of secret videotaping on farms. No business or individual should be subje ... FULL STORY
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| Thank you (03/25/2013) |
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From: Matt Smith
On behalf of the students and staff of House 8 East at the Winona Middle School, I would like to thank the following business people (and their businesses) who worked in our Soci ... FULL STORY
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| Caring when it truly mattered (03/13/2013) |
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From: Steven Rumstich
When our mother passed away one year ago, a stranger reached out to us. Not only did he convey his condolences, but he sent us something that he had made and thought we would ... FULL STORY
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| Legal buck or not? (03/13/2013) |
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From: Ray A. Faber, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is considering whether to make permanent a deer hunting regulati ... FULL STORY
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| More on Amtrak (03/13/2013) |
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From: Erik Brom
Fran quotes Matthew Yglesias regarding the profit and loss of various Amtrak routes. As Fran pointed out, this is one person’s biased opinion. There is a lot of “creative accounti ... FULL STORY
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| Thank you, Mr. Pryor (03/13/2013) |
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From: Jean Pryor, Robert Shibilski, Jane Bremer, Amanda Pflughoeft-Job of the Winona Dyslexia Group
Ronald D. Pryor, who passed away on Feb 20, had a desire to help students who struggled with read ... FULL STORY
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| Wake up, Winona County (03/13/2013) |
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From: Sarah Miles
So I’m looking into the old Hart Creamery building which is for sale. It’s a beauty but in need of serious, expensive and time-consuming repair. Without going into much detail, ... FULL STORY
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| Be careful about Internet payday loans (03/10/2013) |
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From: Minn. Dept of Commerce
Payday lending, short-term consumer loans have nearly doubled in the past five years, reaching a high of 350,000 in 2011. Minnesotans may turn to payday-lending compan ... FULL STORY
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| Double’s illogical logic... (03/10/2013) |
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From: Brian Mulvey
Winona
Like St. Charles, more people in Winona are against fracking than are in favor of it, let’s do it!
Winona County, thus the city of Winona’s air quality, diesel soot part ... FULL STORY
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| Miller’s Purple Caucus (03/10/2013) |
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From: State Sen.
Jeremy Miller
Greetings from the Capitol!
Below are some recent highlights from the Capitol. They include the “Purple Caucus” and local visits.
As always, you are key to helpin ... FULL STORY
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| Trilogy 2013 #2 (03/10/2013) |
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Love, Reincarnation, Forever
Love
What is true love
Do you have it in your life
Is your relationship with your partner a love affair
Do you love each other unconditionally
Do you worship eac ... FULL STORY
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| Wondering (03/10/2013) |
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From: David Girod
I, for one, am really ready for spring. I’m not an outdoor enthusiast so the snow we get is a nuisance. I get around by bike mostly. This year the streets seem better maintained, ... FULL STORY
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| ‘Old Trempy’ (03/06/2013) |
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From: Mark Hansen
When I was a boy growing up, my grandpa would tell me stories of a giant fish roaming the waters near Trempealeau, Wis., and referred to as “Old Trempy.” Now if you aren’t familia ... FULL STORY
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| City with a smile (03/06/2013) |
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From: Mike Richter
St. Charles Threshing Bee
St. Charles, Minn.
Those were the words that were painted on the water tower in St. Charles when I moved here in 1995. I liked those words. I was prou ... FULL STORY
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| Inexcusable and embarrassing (03/06/2013) |
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From: Skip and Deb Fort
St. Charles, Minn.
When Mayor Bill Spitzer was elected for his first two terms, we helped him and supported him more than anyone else. When Nick Koverman was hired as City ... FULL STORY
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| Mayor against the people (03/06/2013) |
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From: Jim Huth
St. Charles, Minn.
What I saw happen to Dr. Feyereisn at the St. Charles City Council meeting Tuesday night was about as bad as it gets. It is no surprise that the group Concerned C ... FULL STORY
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| MMAM is a jewel waiting to be discovered (03/06/2013) |
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From: Jeanne Nelson
Winona
The results are in. Between 2011 an 2012, school participation at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum nearly tripled. Yellow school buses dropped off approximately 2,200 stu ... FULL STORY
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| Point missed (03/06/2013) |
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From: Jim Schultz
Winona
In regards to my letter that was in the Winona Post, I see that someone missed the point, because it was about 20 children and 6 teachers that were slaughtered at Sandy Ho ... FULL STORY
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| Thanks for your support (03/06/2013) |
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From: Tammy Kruse,
Secretary, Hoops Club
On behalf of the WSHS boys basketball program and the Hoops Club, we would like to thank the local businesses that made donations to our annual spaghetti ... FULL STORY
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| This must end now! (03/06/2013) |
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From: Bob Laudon
St. Charles, Minn.
Going on this long is unhealthy for our town. After watching the St. Charles City Council meeting on Tuesday night—NO MORE! This should never have happened to a ... FULL STORY
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| What’s happening? (03/06/2013) |
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From: Wayne E. Hamernik
What is happening in our country? We are 17 trillion and over on our deficit.
We are headed for the fiscal cliff, and yet we send 60 million dollars to Syria. Go figure.
W ... FULL STORY
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| 40 Days for Life (03/03/2013) |
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From: Patrice Marie Woodworth
Take a stand for life. From February 13 - March 24, the Winona community is one of 267 cities in the nation and internationaaly with Canada, Australia, England, Spain ... FULL STORY
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| Education needed on farm labor law (03/03/2013) |
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From: Darline Freeman
St. Charles, Minn.
Farm worker rights and farm labor law made the news last week. The story last week showed that two large farms in Southeast Minnesota had not been paying o ... FULL STORY
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| Hear Mayo doctor’s frac sand talk (03/03/2013) |
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From: Jim Gurley
Dr. Wayne Feyereisn of the Mayo Clinic gave a presentation at St. Mary’s University earlier this week. He described what is known about the effects of silica dust and diesel exhaus ... FULL STORY
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| John Ives: Memories of Gettysburg (03/03/2013) |
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From: Merle Hanson
I had doubts, like any thoughtful young man, about going to war. Shooting another man was a little bit different than any of the coons and squirrels I had found in the woods. My ... FULL STORY
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| Positive budget forecast for Minnesota (03/03/2013) |
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From: Sen. Jeremy Miller
Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB), the state’s non-partisan fiscal agent, recently released the official budget forecast for February 2013. The forecast provided positi ... FULL STORY
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| Safely regulating the frac sand industry (03/03/2013) |
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From: Kelley Stanage
Minnesota Senator Matt Schmit is to be commended for sponsoring legislation that can help Minnesota avoid the damage that Wisconsin has already suffered from the frac sand indu ... FULL STORY
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| Arcadia school needs to be replaced (02/27/2013) |
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From: Donna Roedeske
First off, let me say I do not live in Arcadia, in fact, I live in Minnesota, am speaking out as a grandmother that has grandchildren attending the Arcadia School District. I h ... FULL STORY
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| Community Garden story clarification (02/27/2013) |
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By Chris Rogers --
From: Lea Karlssen
I‘m writing to clarify a few things contained in the article about the Community Garden in Sunday’s Post.
First, the community garden is not looking for farmland. We are looking ... FULL STORY
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| Pope’s resignation could bring change (02/27/2013) |
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From: Kathy Redig, RCWP
Pastor of All Are One
Roman Catholic Church
The following letter was recently put together by Roman Catholic Women Priests (RCWP) concerning the resignation of Pope Bene ... FULL STORY
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| Jim Schultz (02/24/2013) |
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From: Daryl Schlesser
Arcadia, Wis.
How many trucks do you think it would take to haul away the fifty-five million aborted babies? ... FULL STORY
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| Seems like yesterday (02/24/2013) |
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From: Merl Hanson
Danelle.
She was beautiful. It was the way she walked and smiled. I could feel my hands becoming warm and my face would easily blush. Mr. Brooks would carry on about Math and M ... FULL STORY
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| Sorting through frac sand mining issues (02/24/2013) |
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From: Steve Schild
In an interview aired Wednesday, Feb. 20, on KTCA-TV, Republican Rep. Steve Drazkowski said two things about frac sand that demand correction.
First, Drazkowski said there’s bee ... FULL STORY
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| Thank you (02/24/2013) |
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From: Rich Bambenek
Not too long ago, I was so blessed with a visit from a special person, Rocky Rohn, who most call Santa Claus. I would just like to take this opportunity to say thank you so much ... FULL STORY
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| Who runs the city? (02/24/2013) |
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From: Thomas Jaszewski
Winona, Minn.
Nearly two years ago, I reported what I believed to be hazardous trees along the lake park bike trail. Our city parks department under Keith Nelson has since g ... FULL STORY
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| Winona CARES (02/24/2013) |
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From: Kathy Seifert
I want to let the community know about an upcoming event and a new organization that has formed in response to the many youth suicides in our community recently. Winona Communit ... FULL STORY
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| EIS and local control (02/20/2013) |
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From: Kaye Huelskamp
Lewiston, Minn.
The final decision-maker on an EIS (Environmental Impact Statement) in Winona County is the Winona County Board of Commissioners. The Winona County Board will ... FULL STORY
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| God bless America? (02/20/2013) |
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From: David Foss
Galesville, Wis.
Here are just twelve wrong things that have taken place and are taking place in America: 1. hatefulness, rejection and disrespect for our Creator; 2. demonization ... FULL STORY
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| March is Red Cross Month (02/20/2013) |
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From: Marie Barrientos
Executive Director
Winona/Wabasha/
Goodhue Chapter of the
American Red Cross
March is Red Cross Month, and the American Red Cross recognizes our Everyday Heroes who help ... FULL STORY
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| Math test (02/20/2013) |
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From: Al Lang
I started taking the math test that the high school kids have to take to graduate, that was in the paper. I gave up after 11 questions.
I’m over 60 years old. Never in my whole life ... FULL STORY
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| Proposed gun control (02/20/2013) |
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From: Russell Marsolek
I wish to communicate on how I disapprove of most, if not all of the recently proposed “gun control” measures being discussed statewide, or even nationally. These proposals ... FULL STORY
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| Rockwell Kent festival a great success (02/20/2013) |
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From: Taff Roberts
Thank you all for your amazing support the Rockwell Kent Centennial Celebration—it was very successful! Many people came here from afar and were dazzled by the cultural richness ... FULL STORY
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| Thanks to Junior Achievement presenters (02/20/2013) |
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From: Matt Smith
Rod Schwarz
Winona Middle School
On behalf of the eighth grade students and staff at the Winona Middle School, we would like to thank the following business people (and their bu ... FULL STORY
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| Thanks to Taff Roberts! (02/20/2013) |
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From: Margaret Shaw Johnson and
Bruce Johnson
Thanks to Taff Roberts for the work he did on the “Rockwell Kent in Winona Festival.” It was an amazing accomplishment…one which took Winona to a who ... FULL STORY
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| Commuting (02/17/2013) |
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From: Mary Cichanowski
Density control for rural areas was put in the zoning ordinance so people will live closer to where they work, it’s better for the environment. Now, the argument against sil ... FULL STORY
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| Father Kerrigan (02/17/2013) |
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From: Merl Hanson
My grandparents had come from the old country. They told me about burying aunts and uncles and grandparents and parents. They told me about hunger and how when the potato blight ... FULL STORY
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| Goose Bump Jump - thank you (02/17/2013) |
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From: Pam Pfister
On behalf of the Winona Park & Recreation Department, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the many participants and spectators who attended the Goose Bump Jump on Satu ... FULL STORY
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| No more unwanted litters (02/17/2013) |
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From: DeDe Olson
WAHS Volunteer
The Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) Van is coming to the Winona Area Humane Society.
The SNAP Van is a state of the art, full surgical suite on wh ... FULL STORY
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| Second Amendment - Part two (02/17/2013) |
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From: Bruce Montplaisir
Altura, Minn
I grew up in a family with five girls and seven boys. Of the seven brothers three of us served in the Army, three in the Navy and one in the Air Force. One of ... FULL STORY
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| What were you thinking? (02/17/2013) |
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From: Dick Smith
Goodview, Minn.
Regarding the Goodview City Council’s recent decision to turn down a nearly $300,000 grant for a nine-block section of sidewalk, which would have provided a huge d ... FULL STORY
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| Babies have DNA in the womb (02/13/2013) |
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From: M.J. McCauley
The past few years there have been numerous news stories about DNA information that has cleared suspects and have caused many criminals to be convicted.
Today’s science shows t ... FULL STORY
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| Elba property dispute (02/13/2013) |
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From: Anthony Thelen
I understand that the Winona County Board is meeting to discuss whether residents of Lot 80 should foot the bill when it comes to the failed work of the boundary commission. I ... FULL STORY
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| Gun control (02/13/2013) |
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From: Eric Halpern
Fountain City, Wis.
The truth is often frustrated and maligned by despicable and senseless acts which invariably twist, contort, manipulate and conceal it. Nonetheless all probl ... FULL STORY
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| Guns (02/13/2013) |
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From: Jim Schultz
The Second Amendment to the Constitution reads: A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not ... FULL STORY
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| Helping those less fortunate... (02/13/2013) |
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From: Bruce Klein
Lewiston, Minn.
I would guess by now, that 90% of us has not kept a personal promise made just a few weeks ago, as a New Year’s Resolution. I know I have broken mine. The new ... FULL STORY
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| Keep printin’ and spendin’ that money! (02/13/2013) |
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From: Jack Karnick
The Federal Reserve revealed that its holdings of U.S. government debt had increased to an all-time record of nearly $1.7 TRILLION DOLLARS as of the close of business on Wednesda ... FULL STORY
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| Letter to the people of Winona County (02/13/2013) |
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From: Tom Rowekamp
I am writing this letter as a representative of Dave & Sherry Nisbit for their proposed 19.2 acre sand mine site. My name is Tom Rowekamp. I will be the contractor for this min ... FULL STORY
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| One man’s torture... (02/13/2013) |
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From: Dean F. Nuszloch
Utica, Minn.
Senator Obama in the 2008 presidential election lambasted President George W. Bush for enhanced interrogation methods. Senator Obama stated that "water boa ... FULL STORY
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| Second Amendment - Part one (02/13/2013) |
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From: Bruce Montplaisir
Altura, Minn.
The Supreme Court has assured us that “A well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms ... FULL STORY
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| Thanks from Women In Business (02/13/2013) |
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From: Deb Hegland
On behalf of Women In Business, I am writing to thank all volunteers, business sponsors, and 202 runners/walkers who signed up for our race. You all helped make our third annual ... FULL STORY
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| Valentine essay winner! (02/13/2013) |
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Still the one
From: Anonymous
Remember that song by Shania Twain that was popular in the mid to late ‘90s? That’s when we first met. I still consider that to be “our song” even though I’m more of ... FULL STORY
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| Winona Area Apron Group – a thank you! (02/13/2013) |
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From: Sandy Erdman, Facilitator of the Winona Area Apron Group
The Winona Area Apron Group would like to say, “Thank You” to the Winona Kiwanis for inviting me and my right hand helper Marguerite ... FULL STORY
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| Winona, what will we become? (02/13/2013) |
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From: Dale Schauer
The Mayo Clinic in Rochester recently announced the proposal of a major expansion. As bedroom communities, the cities of St. Charles and Winona are in a position to benefit from ... FULL STORY
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| A non sequitur (02/10/2013) |
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From: Dean F. Nuszloch
Utica, Minn.
President Obama demands stricter gun control laws so that the tragedy that happened at the elementary school in Newtown, Conn., never happens again. He stated w ... FULL STORY
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| EAW (02/10/2013) |
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From: Marv Hunger
Requiring an EAW for sand mining allows local government control. No one knows our local issues better than our local government officials. They spent a great amount of time study ... FULL STORY
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| Gun violence (02/10/2013) |
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From: Hans Madland
It seems that every time an important issue comes up it is the strident voices of extremists who dominate the discussion. If the issue is climate change, the extremists on one s ... FULL STORY
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| Health, safety are top priorites (02/10/2013) |
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From: Rich Budinger
President
Wisconsin Industrial Sand Association
A UW-Eau Claire professor and his students recently made headlines for monitoring air quality around local industrial sand site ... FULL STORY
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| Postal service (02/10/2013) |
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From: John Kosidowski
During the past week the Twin Cities TV stations have been advertising that the Postal Service is accepting applications for jobs as postal carriers and will be hiring 400 peo ... FULL STORY
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| A heartfelt thank you to all! (02/06/2013) |
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From Sierra Johnson
benefit team
A heartfelt thank you to all!
The benefit for Sierra Johnson held on Saturday, Jan. 26, in Lewiston was a big success and we witnessed first hand how family, fri ... FULL STORY
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| Chicken Que a huge success (02/06/2013) |
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From: James M. LaRue
Goodview Volunteer Fire & Rescue
The Goodview Fire Relief Association would like to thank the many local businesses and private individuals that gave very generous cash donati ... FULL STORY
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| Cowards in the White House (02/06/2013) |
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From: David Foss
Galesville, Wis.
Is there criminal, treasonous behavior and that which is unconstitutional going on in Washington, D.C.? Is such diabolic behavior going on unchallenged in the Whi ... FULL STORY
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| Gun control will weaken country (02/06/2013) |
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From: Dennis Loeffler
For Dennis Jennings, Finbar McMullen, and others who think the Second Amendment is out of date, I have a few things to consider. Yes, we were armed with flintlocks, which happ ... FULL STORY
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| It’s time something is done (02/06/2013) |
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From: David Degallier
It seems every day we read more stories of people going off the deep end and killing innocent people unnecessarily. Why do we allow this? People are dying senselessly in our ... FULL STORY
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| Pawel Libera (02/06/2013) |
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From: Merle Hanson
I was quiet, gentle-souled and warm of heart. My grandchildren, my church and my family were what mattered. It was magic where we came from, with rivers and bluffs, and people ... FULL STORY
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| Twins 2013 Winter Caravan (02/06/2013) |
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From: Al Smith
Winona
Hi Twins fans. Many thanks to all of you who attended this fun event. The Winona Chiefs baseball club is most appreciative to all of you.
This year once again we had two you ... FULL STORY
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| Comments on frac sand mines (02/03/2013) |
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From: Jim Gurley
Are you concerned about frac sand mining, but have held back on speaking out? Here's your chance.
Winona County invites the public to comment, by Wednesday, on two proposed f ... FULL STORY
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| Frac sand candlelight vigil at city hall (02/03/2013) |
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From: Doug Nopar
Citizens concerned about the frac sand industry will hold a candlelight vigil at 6pm on Monday, February 4th outside Winona City Hall. The vigil aims to “shine the light” on City ... FULL STORY
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| Ring found at Winona Farm compost site (02/03/2013) |
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From: Susan Gallien
Several months ago, I found a ring lying on the ground at The Winona Farm compost site. Luckily, this ring was reunited with it’s grateful owner, who had read my letter to the e ... FULL STORY
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| The First Amendment (02/03/2013) |
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From: Jim Schultz
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called the Bill of Rights and were adopted in 1791.
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution were proposed—and adopted—together ... FULL STORY
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| Tourism is an economic boom (02/03/2013) |
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From: Mike Kennedy
In an apparent attempt at humor, Paul B. Double, a newly-elected Winona City Council representative, casts a cover of ignorance over the growing pile of evidence that tourism in ... FULL STORY
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| Treipenfest thank you (02/03/2013) |
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From: Jean Kalmes
Museum Director
Rollingstone Luxembourg Heritage Museum
Rollingstone, Minn. 55969
This year we have again had a very successful fundraising banquet which we call the Treip ... FULL STORY
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| U.S. in deep trouble (02/03/2013) |
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From: Thomas Lang
Spencer, Wis.
For those of you that voted for Barack Obama it was just as good as a vote for the previous Bush administration. The same people Bush had controlling the money, Ben ... FULL STORY
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| We deserve better (02/03/2013) |
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From: Steve Schild
Sometimes it’s best to ignore drivel. Other times it demands a response. The latter is the case with Paul Double’s recent letter to the editor.
If Mr. Double were a private citi ... FULL STORY
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| Completing the American journey (01/30/2013) |
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From: John Rupkey
Winona
“Our journey is not complete until our gay brothers and sisters are treated like anyone else under the law, for if we are truly created equal, then surely the love we comm ... FULL STORY
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| Hanzels correct; Thiele, not so much (01/30/2013) |
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From: Jim and Shannon Hanzel
Our letter stated that the President’s gun proposals put no shotguns or deer rifles in jeopardy of confiscation, and we stand by that claim. The proposals recently mad ... FULL STORY
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| Second amendment (01/30/2013) |
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From: Finbar Mc Mullen FSC
The whole problem of Second Amendment rights could be quickly solved if we would just go back to the original intent of the Founding Fathers. For them, “armed citizens” ... FULL STORY
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| Second amendment seriously out of date (01/30/2013) |
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From: Dennis Jennings
The Amendment to the Constitution reads as follows: “A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms s ... FULL STORY
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| Tourism is a health hazard (01/30/2013) |
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From: Paul B. Double
I am very concerned with the lack of study and continued harmful direction to push Winona into a tourism and theatrical center. The detrimental effect to the physical health o ... FULL STORY
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| A big thank you (01/27/2013) |
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From: Tom Reeck,
Community Service Chair
Winona Kiwanis Sunrisers
Winona Kiwanis Sunrisers would like to thank the following for their donations and help with the annual Winona and Goodview Chri ... FULL STORY
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| An open letter to Jim and Shannon Hanzel (01/27/2013) |
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From: Gene Thiele
Your open letter to Congressman Walz appears to have been premature. You say, “Your constituents‚ shotguns and deer rifles are in no danger of being confiscated.” But on January ... FULL STORY
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| Marriage amendment (01/27/2013) |
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From: Bruce Montplaisir
Altura, Minn.
Now that millions of dollars have been spent to pass and defeat the marriage amendment, get ready for the next step.
Matthew 19 in the New Testament is cite ... FULL STORY
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| The old hunter (01/27/2013) |
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From: Merle Hanson
For generation after generation, children have walked the woods with their family, young and old. All things in this crazy world we live in took the day off when we went hunting. ... FULL STORY
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| Bringing transparency into government (01/23/2013) |
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From: John Adams
Mazeppa Township
In an effort to bring transparency into government, the citizens of Wabasha County must explore the formation of a Political Corruption Task Force. Taxpayers can ... FULL STORY
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| Community united: no frac sand (01/23/2013) |
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From: John Evans
St. Charles, Minn.
I grew up in St. Charles, graduated and eventually had a business here. Some years later, I moved on with my career and now I came back home to retire. (Seems t ... FULL STORY
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| No more delays; end frac sand (01/23/2013) |
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From: Marvin (“Bum”) and Betty Kieffer
St. Charles, Minn.
We have both had businesses in St. Charles through our lives and raised our family here. We retired and built a new home here (near the si ... FULL STORY
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| Open letter to Congressman Walz (01/23/2013) |
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From: Jim and Shannon Hanzel
Back on June 28, you voted with the Republicans and NRA to censure Attorney General Eric Holder over the “Fast and Furious” farce. It was basically a pro-gun vote. We ... FULL STORY
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| Thanks, Winona (01/23/2013) |
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From: Frank Bures, M.D.
This is a letter to say thank you to the people of Winona and surrounding areas for the opportunity to be a dermatologist here for 34 and a half years. As someone who came ... FULL STORY
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| We need full disclosure of information (01/23/2013) |
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From: Dale Schauer
On purpose or not. the frac sand industry continues to move forward without full disclosure of information. Last fall, due to public response, Winona County determined an EAW ... FULL STORY
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| Where is our voice? (01/23/2013) |
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From: Bob Christie
On Tuesday, January 8, I spoke before the St. Charles City Council. I presented my thoughts on the importance of respect and cooperation between the City and Township when deali ... FULL STORY
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| Bishops and gay marriage (01/20/2013) |
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From: Bob Redig
In recent radio spots our Catholic Bishop invited listeners to see how the Catholic Church treats families. Most Catholics that I know treat families very well indeed. However, t ... FULL STORY
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| Thanks, 49ers (01/20/2013) |
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From: Dick Smith
To the San Francisco 49ers-Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! And to all the cheesehead fans who taunted the Vikings in the closing minutes of last week’s game-- na na na na, na n ... FULL STORY
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| Time again for citizen input (01/20/2013) |
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From: Marie Kovecsi
A public hearing is set for Tuesday at 6:30 at City Hall. The report from the moratorium study is ready for council voting. Here is a link to the report http://www.cityofwinona. ... FULL STORY
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| What the frac? (01/20/2013) |
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From: Cathy
and Lee Groebner
I have lived in St. Charles with my husband for 33 years.
We have raised our son here and have found St. Charles to be truly our home. On January 7, 2013, the city c ... FULL STORY
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| Who’s telling the truth? (01/20/2013) |
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From: Doug Nopar
In your last issue, Jennifer Dessner called critics of the frac sand industry “liars.” Unbelievable! (no pun intended).
Dessner is the public relations rep for Minnesota Proppan ... FULL STORY
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| Allocating state agriculture funds (01/16/2013) |
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Fom: Rep. Steve
Drazkowski
Over the past few years of serving as your state representative, I’ve always noticed a “we” versus “them” division when it comes to rural Minnesota and Metro Area priori ... FULL STORY
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| FRFF brings ‘Chasing Ice’ to Winona (01/16/2013) |
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From: Bernadette Mahfood
Business Director
Frozen River Film Festival
“Chasing Ice” is coming to Winona! It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song, “Before My Time,” which wa ... FULL STORY
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| Recycle this (01/16/2013) |
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From: Brian Mulvey
Excluding Commissioner Ward, for whom I did not vote, the county commissioners and staff have proved beyond a shadow of a doubt their inability to research and investigate an exp ... FULL STORY
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| Truth or scare (01/16/2013) |
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From: Jennifer Dessner
My name is Jennifer Dessner and I work for Minnesota Proppant, LLC, a sand mining company. We have no affiliation with any oil company whatsoever. As is customary in your let ... FULL STORY
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| Christmas Bird Count held December 15 (01/13/2013) |
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From: Walt Carroll
Tabulator
December l5, 2012, the assigned day for the annual Christmas Bird Count, began with much trepidation. Our meeting place was at Mugby Junction on Huff Street. The mo ... FULL STORY
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| Frozen River Film Festival (01/13/2013) |
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From: Mike Kennedy
Chair, FRFF Board
of Directors
On Thursday, January 24, at 6:30 p.m., in the Somsen Auditorium on the Winona State University campus, the Frozen River Film Festival will presen ... FULL STORY
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| Question (01/13/2013) |
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From: Daryl Schlesser
Arcadia, Wis.
Twenty kids were shot and killed, and we blame the guns.
Thousands of children die in car crashes each year, and we call it an accident.
In the last twenty- ... FULL STORY
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| 2013 Trilogy (01/09/2013) |
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Insignificance
You and all your existence are a dream
You are dreaming you are important
In this dream world we play many roles
All insignificant, president or pauper, hero or hobo
Equally insi ... FULL STORY
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| A big thank you to all (01/09/2013) |
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From: Jim Eddy
Coordinator, Toys for Tots Drive, Hiawatha Valley
The Hiawatha Valley Marines wishes to express our appreciation to the Winona community for their excellent support of our 2012 Toys ... FULL STORY
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| Go 9ers (01/09/2013) |
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From: Dave Fratzke
Now that the playoff games are over; and all good things have come to pass; I will hug your Green Bay Packer; and you can kiss my Viking ----. Go 9ers. ... FULL STORY
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| New chair of Ag Finance Committee (01/09/2013) |
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From: Pat Shortridge,
Chair, Republican Party
of Minnesota
The incoming House Speaker, House Majority Leader and Agriculture Finance Committee Chair are all from Minneapolis/St. Paul and will hav ... FULL STORY
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| Thanks (01/09/2013) |
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From: Helen Newell
Project COMPASS Disability Coordinator
Our praise and special thank you to Wendy and Chase Hoffman, owners of Jefferson’s Pub & Grill, for donating nearly 300 delicious meals of ... FULL STORY
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| The culture of life (01/09/2013) |
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From: Lorraine Redig
The County Commissioners have the power to serve human rights right here by saying “NO” to the part of ecology-destroying frac-sand industry that is beginning in Winona County. ... FULL STORY
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| Vikes 10 - Packers 24 (01/09/2013) |
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It was a Saturday in January, in Ole Green Bay
We found out our good quarterback would not play
The Packers were jumping for joy at the news
In hopes that the Vikes would go home with the blues
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| Special thank you (01/06/2013) |
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From: Amber Langen
We would like to give a very special thank you to Rocky Rohn for making our Christmas and Chloe’s Christmas even more special this year by playing Santa and donating his paycheck ... FULL STORY
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| What about radar detectors? (01/06/2013) |
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From: Sgt. Jacalyn Sticha Minnesota State Patrol
What is radar and is it accurate? What do you think of radar detectors?
Police radar works on the Doppler principle: a change in the frequency of ... FULL STORY
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| Wrong about NRA statement (01/06/2013) |
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From: David Rholl
I was in total shock after reading Nathan Hansen’s article on the opinion page of the January 2, 2013, Winona Daily News. Evidently, he does not believe in researching facts befo ... FULL STORY
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| Al Owne in the kitchen (01/02/2013) |
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From: Diana Cyert
I thought I wanted to send you a note about that column. I enjoy his articles. They make me laugh. I make some new recipes that we can’t stand some times, too, or just don’t turn ... FULL STORY
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| Madison School story (01/02/2013) |
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Fom: Bob Wood
What a great article about Madison School. I attended that school a few years before going to Central School. I had Miss. Kinzie as a K teacher and remember some of the other teache ... FULL STORY
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| Peterson’s the Man (01/02/2013) |
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Vikes 37 - Packers 34
We’re playoff bound, what can we say
Vikes beat the Pack, hip hip hooray!
The “Purple Rocket,” the greatest of all
The best running back in all of football
Peterson ga ... FULL STORY
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| Winona High Baseball says ‘thank you!’ (01/02/2013) |
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From: Matt Smith
Winona High Baseball
On behalf of the Winona Senior High School Baseball program, I would like to thank the Winona community members who support our program by donating aluminum c ... FULL STORY
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| ‘Twas 11 days before Christmas (12/30/2012) |
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Submitted by: Irene Holan
Twas’ 11 days before Christmas, around 9:38
when 20 beautiful children stormed through heaven’s gate.
Their smiles were contagious, their laughter filled the air.
The ... FULL STORY
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| LWV public education forum January 9 (12/30/2012) |
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From: Lori Ortega, LWV Winona Unit Program Chair
Lynn Theurer, LWV Winona Unit Steering Committee Chair
The League of Women Voters (LWV), Winona Unit, is sponsoring a public edu ... FULL STORY
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| We can do better (12/30/2012) |
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From: Merle Hanson
We have been killing for as long as man has been walking the earth. We have used fists and rocks and disease and guns and drones to do the deed. Our hands are covered with blo ... FULL STORY
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| Where are our government officials? (12/30/2012) |
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From: John Loeffler
There are two glaring omissions from the new environmental studies for two proposed frac sand mines in Saratoga Township, and anywhere else sand fracking is taking place: The st ... FULL STORY
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| A response to Rich Mikrut (12/26/2012) |
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From: James Johnson
I’m about to enter dangerous letter-to-the-editor territory: the response letter to the response letter to the letter......
Rich Mikrut’s recent letter-to-the-editor finds faul ... FULL STORY
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| Correction (12/26/2012) |
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On Wednesday, December 19, a photo for the story “Holiday Lighted Parade founder would like to pass the torch” incorrectly printed the name “Paige Jeresek.” The girl pictured in the photo is Paige Jer ... FULL STORY
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| New Star (12/26/2012) |
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From: Nino Cezar
Merry Christmas, Winonans from the north; wish I was there. I know you’re stranded on a island, as I once was, and loved every minute of it, and good news may come slow so hear ... FULL STORY
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| Hypocrisy (12/23/2012) |
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From: Rich Mikrut
In response to James Johnson’s letter to the editor on 12/19/12 titled “Respect Goes Both Ways”. I feel the city and county leaders have gone above and beyond the extra mile to a ... FULL STORY
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| Newtown, Conn. (12/23/2012) |
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My message of peace goes out to you
an act of violence took loved ones from you
Your hopes and dreams were dashed with the blast of a gun
others, concealed, later could run
from a scene so horrifi ... FULL STORY
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| Paying for security (12/23/2012) |
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From: Bob Redig
Just another reminder again to everyone to send a note of thanks to the NRA for helping to make the latest “event” possible by making rapid fire high capacity devices available to ... FULL STORY
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| A toast of Christmas cheer (12/19/2012) |
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The seasons do change as each year passes on,
Leaves fall to the earth and our autumn is gone.
The air holds a chill as a “Norther” is blowing,
Clouds are dark gray as it soon will be snowing.
Lig ... FULL STORY
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| Adios = to or with God (12/19/2012) |
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From: T.M. Schoewe
Our hearts go out to the families at Sandy Hook, Connecticut, over the evil disaster that swept those 27 out of the land of the living. It calls to mind the words of Peter speak ... FULL STORY
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| Donations needed for crash victims (12/19/2012) |
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From: Rocky Rohn
Winona
I am sure by now most of us have heard about the tragic accident that happened very recently near Red Wing. Jim Breza, along with his wife Sonja and son Justin were in thi ... FULL STORY
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| Hello, and blessed holiday (12/19/2012) |
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From: Janet Tonn
I write to commend a very special group of people who have made my life so much easier all year round. The drivers of our city buses are truly a special group who show kindness, lo ... FULL STORY
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| Just a few questions (12/19/2012) |
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From: MM1 John Rossin
U.S.N. Retired
Winona
A couple of weeks ago someone commented how ignorant and uneducated people were to vote for Mr. Romney. I happened to be one of those poor souls.
Ther ... FULL STORY
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| One Little Star (12/19/2012) |
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One little star, lit the way
shining forth as they knelt to pray
King of Kings, nestled on the hay
Savior of all
this blessed Christmas Day
Your friend in Christ,
Maxine Aldinger ... FULL STORY
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| Political errors and dopiness (12/19/2012) |
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From: David Foss
Galesville, Wis.
Political correctness is a misnomer. Political correctness has been a stealthy scheme to change or eliminate anything that is good for something that is not good. ... FULL STORY
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| Respect goes both ways (12/19/2012) |
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From: James Johnson
At the Board of Adjustment’s public hearing on Dec 5th, members of the board threatened to summon police to arrest me and another speaker after we repeatedly “strayed off topic ... FULL STORY
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| Sandy Hook (12/19/2012) |
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From: Finbar
McMullen, FSC
When I think of this terrible catastrophe, my mind races to what could be done to prevent a repeat. No matter how hard we try, we will never be able to prevent some unb ... FULL STORY
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| Vikes 36 - Rams 22 (12/19/2012) |
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We win again with Peterson’s runs
Many yards rushing, lots of fun
212 yards today with 294 to go
To break the record, we want it so
The single season mark of 2105 yards was set
by Eric Dickerso ... FULL STORY
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| Increased DWI patrols in December (12/16/2012) |
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From: Jacalyn Sticha
Minnesota State Patrol
Heavy End-of-the-Year Enforcement Supported by New TV Spot, Gift Cards
Minnesota law enforcement officers this weekend are uncorking December-long i ... FULL STORY
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| My Everthing (12/16/2012) |
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You’re the closest thing to God in existence
You love me unconditionally
You care more about your pets
Than we do for each other
Without you I’ll perish
You are adored by everyone
Your wisdom ... FULL STORY
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| Thanks, Barbershoppers (12/16/2012) |
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From: Sharon Stangl
Life Enrichment
Coordinator
Sterling House
This past Monday our residents at Sterling House were treated to an evening of fun when the Winona Area Barbershoppers stopped by t ... FULL STORY
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| This is preposterous! (12/16/2012) |
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From: Kaitlyn Peterson
Tell me how you can live in a house without constantly repairing and upgrading it. When you need a new roof, are you going to go buy a new house? When you need new floors, ar ... FULL STORY
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| Winona’s got Christmas spirit (12/16/2012) |
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From: Rosie Lamey
Thank you to the lady who helped me make some items on a computer last week. She sat with me for over 1-1/2 hours. Thanks, Sam. You are super nice. Merry Christmas. ... FULL STORY
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| WMS says thank you to Merchants Bank! (12/16/2012) |
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From: Matt Smith
Winona Middle School
On behalf of the students and staff of House 8 East of the Winona Middle School, I would like to thank Chad Woyczik (from Merchants Bank) for spending Wedne ... FULL STORY
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| A Christmas card to Winona (12/12/2012) |
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From: Heidi Guenther Ryan
During this season, most people look back at a year of individual accomplishment, family vacations, and children’s activities. If you will permit me, dear friends, I look ... FULL STORY
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| An open letter to Professor Allen Quist (12/12/2012) |
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From: Don Doerr Sr.
You lost in Minnesota for the same reason that Ron Kind won in Wisconsin. Ron (pretty boy) Kind and Tim Walz are bought and paid for. They are, to post-1965 immigrants, America ... FULL STORY
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| Enough of the name-calling (12/12/2012) |
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From: Marie Kovecsi
Let’s get back to the facts. Fractivists speak from hours of personal research, reading resources from government publications to scientific research. We attend meetings to shar ... FULL STORY
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| Library periodicals (12/12/2012) |
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From: Rita Clark
Minnesota City, Minn.
The letter from Mr. Hanzel asking why the Winona Public Library doesn’t subscribe to “any reputable Catholic Journal” raises a couple of questions. Why does ... FULL STORY
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| Minnesota’s economy continues to improve (12/12/2012) |
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From: Rep. Steve Drazkowski
As expected, Minnesota’s economy continues to improve, according to state economists. This is no surprise considering we’ve had positive economic forecasts for the pas ... FULL STORY
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| National debt (12/12/2012) |
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From: Tom Bice
Trempealeau, Wis.
The 587 million dollar jackpot in the Powerball lottery was featured hourly on the national news last week. We are still talking about it. People were rushing ... FULL STORY
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| Should Minnesota legalize pot? (12/12/2012) |
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From: Dave Fratzke
The answer is yes!!! As a dear, old, departed friend of ours Darrel Holzer, always said: “I never saw anyone stoned driving one hundred miles per hour.” Merry X-mas. ... FULL STORY
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| Thank you (12/12/2012) |
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From: Arlene Neitzke
Donna Riggle
Chairpersons
The Sauer Health Care Auxiliary thanks everyone who assisted in making its 2012 Old Fashioned Christmas Sale a success. Thank you to everyone who d ... FULL STORY
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| Thank you Winona Hims! (12/12/2012) |
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From: Project FINE board members and staff
On behalf of the Project FINE Board of Directors and Staff, we would like to thank the Winona Hims for selecting our organization as recipient of the proc ... FULL STORY
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| The fence law (12/12/2012) |
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From: Dick Gallien
In the early 70s, the sheriff called my wife at Washington-Kosciusko, saying that Juan, our Charolais bull, and his harem were crossing a field toward Hwy. 43 and Winona. I was ... FULL STORY
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| Toy Store distribution Dec. 15 (12/12/2012) |
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From: Christy Ronnenberg
Toy Store Committee Volunteer
If you need some help putting a smile on your kids’ faces for Christmas, please come to the annual Christmas Toy Store that will be held on S ... FULL STORY
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| Vikes 21 - Bears 14 (12/12/2012) |
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Was a game of five touchdowns, no field goals at all
Peterson had two touchdowns, Smith one, the Bears fall
Peterson rushed for 154 yards, nearing his 2,000 mark
And when that happens, the firework ... FULL STORY
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| Vote ‘no’ on R-P Referendum (12/12/2012) |
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From: Jon Peterson
Ten years ago, the residents of the R-P school district, in a bonding referendum, overwhelmingly told the district they wanted their current facilities maintained and improved. ... FULL STORY
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| Where is the balance? (12/12/2012) |
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From: Finbar
McMullen, FSC
Even though expected, it was with some dismay that I learned that the Vatican has finally expelled Father Roy Bourgeois from the Congregation of Maryknoll Priests and ... FULL STORY
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| Winter fire safety tips (12/12/2012) |
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From: Jim Multhaup, Assistant Chief, Fire Prevention
Winter holidays typically involve more cooking, extra lighting, combustible decorations, wood burners and parties, all of which pose a special r ... FULL STORY
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| City needs to explain itself (12/09/2012) |
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From: Daniel WIlson
Conflict has the tendency to show us who we really are. With this Wednesday’s meeting the city of Winona finally showed us their true colors.
The city of Winona has a one-year ... FULL STORY
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| Dogs running at large (12/09/2012) |
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From: Shirley Taggart
There is a law against letting domestic animals run at large. In a nutshell, it means if the animal belongs to you, you are responsible. What does responsible mean? You provid ... FULL STORY
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| Donate where it’s truly needed! (12/09/2012) |
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From: Jack Karnick
As a social impact fundraising professional I have worked diligently to advocate for many humanitarian and societal causes. As the Regional Representative/Major Gift Officer for ... FULL STORY
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| Remembering our fallen officers (12/09/2012) |
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From: The family of officer John J. Schneider
As the holidays approach, we would like to ask all who are inclined to place a blue light in a window in your home, as a remembrance for fallen law enf ... FULL STORY
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| Retirement party for Dr. Frank Bures (12/09/2012) |
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From: The Dr. Frank
Bures family
The family of Dr. Frank Bures would like to thank the Winona community for the opportunity he has had to practice dermatology here for the past 34 1/2 years. In ho ... FULL STORY
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| Winona Bird Club update (12/09/2012) |
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From: Richie Swanson
Hiawatha Valley Audubon Society is now on Facebook (as Winona Bird Club) and can be found at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Winona-Bird-Club/374787112614417. You can log on an ... FULL STORY
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| Christmas vacation (12/05/2012) |
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From: Jack Karnick
While most of us so-called “middle class Americans” make frugal holiday plans with hopes of having enough cash to fill our gas tanks for a Christmas trip to grandma’s house, Pres ... FULL STORY
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| Enjoyment of the Winona Post (12/05/2012) |
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From: Christy Omdal
I just wanted to say how much I appreciate your work to produce a fair, flavorful, and free newspaper. This appreciation has grown over a number of years, as I have deepened my ... FULL STORY
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| Frac sand washing (12/05/2012) |
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From: Helen Kowalski
I am concerned about the recommendations for lowering the percent of moisture in stockpiles of frac sand passed by the Winona City Planning Commission.
I live close to the gol ... FULL STORY
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| Important meetings ahead (12/05/2012) |
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From: Jane Cowgill
Anyone who is concerned about the effects the frac sand industry may have on the city of Winona (as opposed to issues in Winona County), should consider attending two upcoming me ... FULL STORY
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| Keeping our roads safe (12/05/2012) |
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From: Andrea Gierok
On behalf of the Winona County Toward Zero Deaths Coalition
There’s nothing more important than keeping your family and friends safe. As a Toward Zero Deaths Safe Roads Coaliti ... FULL STORY
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| Thanks for your support (12/05/2012) |
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From: Jerry Obieglo, Chairperson,
Veterans Day
Planning Committee
The volunteers of the 2012 Winona Area Veterans Day Planning Committee wish to say thank you to the public who came out for the ... FULL STORY
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| Thanks to all (12/05/2012) |
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From: Cindy Westby
Holiday Lighted Parade Organizer
The 11th annual holiday lighted parade was held Dec. 1 in Goodview. I would like to thank the following: Kelly Ellinghuysen, Nancy Theis, Kim T ... FULL STORY
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| Vikes 14 - Packers 23 (12/05/2012) |
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Was a game I really don’t want to remember
On this Sunday afternoon in early December
We lose to the Packers and that’s just a shame
A better quarterback and we would have won this game
Two touc ... FULL STORY
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| We want and need YOU! (12/05/2012) |
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From: Barb Rockwell
From: Barb Rockwell
Minnesota Marine Art
Museum Docent
On behalf of the Minnesota Marine Art Museum of Winona and my docent colleagues, I am writing to alert you to an exciti ... FULL STORY
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| Web address correction (12/05/2012) |
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From: Richie Swanson
The web address I emailed in last week’s letter about the new Indian story was incorrect. It should read: https:createspace.com/4039311.
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| Winona Hims thank you (12/05/2012) |
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From: Dick Gaffron
The Winona Hims would like to thank all of the people, businesses and organizations that helped us raise funds at our Fall Gospel Concert this year.
Through the generosity of ou ... FULL STORY
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| ‘Oh, when will they ever learn, when…’ (12/02/2012) |
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From: Finbar McMullen, FSC
When Bush won reelection in 2004, one of the British newspapers had a headline that covered the whole front page: HOW CAN 50 MILLION PEOPLE BE SO STUPID?” I am now pro ... FULL STORY
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| CD Corp’s amended request (12/02/2012) |
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From: Marie Kovecsi
Here we go again. CD Corp had a request amended in May and June (2012) for number of barges shipping frac sand through our Port. The Board of Adjustment reduced the number of re ... FULL STORY
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| City of Winona website (12/02/2012) |
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From: Marie Kovecsi
Have you tried to get any information from the city of Winona website lately? It is a confusing experience and a bit of a time warp as information is out-of-date.
For example, ... FULL STORY
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| Fall auction a success (12/02/2012) |
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From: Rocky Sandcork Administrator
Hope Lutheran
High School
A Huge THANK YOU to all who helped with the fall auction and those who came and supported Hope LHS’s quest to preserve and extend the ... FULL STORY
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| Making a difference (12/02/2012) |
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From: Dave and Joan Hittner
Co-chairs- Golden Dream
On behalf of “Golden Dream” we wish to thank all for the kindness and generosity shown with your gifts of support to “Golden Dream.” Our cancer ... FULL STORY
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| New Indian story (12/02/2012) |
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From: Richie Swanson
My latest short story about the removal of Native Americans from their indigenous homes is available at https:createspace.com/4039311. and at Amazon. Removal relates the fat ... FULL STORY
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| Okay to shed tears? (12/02/2012) |
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From: David Foss
Galesville, Wis.
Can we imagine anyone becoming angry at someone who was shedding tears over a difficult situation? Neither could we, yet someone has expressed his hatred of John ... FULL STORY
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| Response (12/02/2012) |
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From: Pete Boe
In response to Joe Meyer’s letter, I have to believe he hit the nail on the head. I would like to elaborate further, but his point is clear. You want more, you do more. It’s the law ... FULL STORY
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| The depressed Republicans (12/02/2012) |
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From: Merle Hanson
Many of my Republican friends I met over Thanksgiving seemed a bit depressed. Good people who have simply not come to grips with the people rejecting their message. They spent ... FULL STORY
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| Where are the senators? (12/02/2012) |
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From: Don Evanson
Minnesota City
Where are Senators Klobuchar and Franken?
Despite it being the law of the land, their senate, guided by the also-comedian-like Harry Reid, has refused to produce ... FULL STORY
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| Vikes 10 - Bears 28 (11/28/2012) |
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It was a bad game, a sight for sore eyes
It was bad, no good plays by our guys
Peterson had 100 yards, but fumbled the ball twice
The Bears ruled the game, for us “no dice”
Not much to say, only ... FULL STORY
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| 10 tips for happy aging (11/28/2012) |
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From: Elizabeth Liberman
Senior nursing student at WSU, currently taking a gerontological nursing course
When you hear the words “grey hair,” “wrinkles,” or “old age,” do you cringe? Somewhere b ... FULL STORY
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| Caroling by candlelight Dec. 7 (11/28/2012) |
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From: Deb Kohner
Youth & Family Director
Winona Family YMCA
Get into the holiday spirit and bring your family and friends to Windom Park on Friday, December 7, from 6:30-7:00 p.m. for caroling un ... FULL STORY
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| Flood early warning system funding (11/28/2012) |
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From: Tom Bice
Trempealeau, Wis.
In last week’s Trempealeau County Times, it was noted that I, as a member of the Trempealeau County Board, voted against an early warning system. This system would ... FULL STORY
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| Thoughts on individual responsibility (11/28/2012) |
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From: Joe Meyer
Part 2
Man does not have the obligation to take care of his neighbor, but he does have the moral obligation to take care of his family. The word obligation has great meaning in thi ... FULL STORY
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| 28 Percent (11/25/2012) |
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From: Michael Stein
You need to fact check your 28%. Obviously, no one actually knows how many people have bi-polar, but 1.5% is a common guess, or about 4.5 million people. It undermines the iss ... FULL STORY
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| Standing in solidarity (11/25/2012) |
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From: Pastor Kathy Redig, RCWP
As a Roman Catholic woman priest, I thought readers would be interested in the following statement by our organization in support of a male priest who has stood in so ... FULL STORY
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| Thoughts on individual responsibility (11/25/2012) |
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From: Joe Meyer
In President Obama’s first weekly address after being re-elected he stated: “The American people have spoken that we need to raise taxes on the wealthiest.” What kind of country hav ... FULL STORY
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| A lesson from Sandy (11/21/2012) |
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From: Finbar McMullen, FSC
One thing that we should learn from hurricane Sandy is the need to bury all power cables. This needs to be done all along the eastern coast and the Gulf of Mexico. With ... FULL STORY
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| A new Catholic theology (11/21/2012) |
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From: John Rupkey
Winona
Thanks to the majority of Winona County voters who rejected Bishop Quinn’s attempt to desecrate our Minnesota Constitution by amending it to reflect Pope Benedict’s degrad ... FULL STORY
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| How to avoid a head-on collision (11/21/2012) |
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From: Sgt. Jacalyn Sticha
Minnesota State Patrol
Avoiding Head-on Collisions
What do I do when an oncoming vehicle is in my lane and coming right at me?
Head-on cras ... FULL STORY
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| Jeopardizing much good in America? (11/21/2012) |
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From: David Foss
Galesville, Wis.
Are there those in the present regime that are guilty of 1) spending taxpayers money foolishly, 2) not observing the National Day of Prayer, 3) forcing Americans ... FULL STORY
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| Student (11/21/2012) |
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Where do you come from what will you do
Will you amass a world of knowledge
What is wisdom
Do you seek it like the Dalai Lama
Meditating 3-5 hours daily
Do you already love all that exists
What ... FULL STORY
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| Too much traffic at the YMCA (11/21/2012) |
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From: M.J. McCauley
Winona
I am concerned about traffic around the YMCA. At the present time there are too many trucks near the YMCA. An article on the bridge writes “final routes for traffic have ... FULL STORY
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| 2012 Governor’s Deer Hunting Opener (11/18/2012) |
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From: Perry Fitch
Bluff Country Chapter of the MDHA
The Bluff Country Chapter of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association would like to thank the City of Winona, especially Pat Mutter and Maynard Jo ... FULL STORY
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| Get the most out of life (11/18/2012) |
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From: Sheila Skeels, LSW
November is Hospice Month and Winona Health Hospice is celebrating our accomplishments and remembering and honoring all those we have served. Many times people hear the ter ... FULL STORY
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| Steamboat Days needs help! (11/18/2012) |
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From: Fred Benning
Did you know Winona Steamboat Days has been losing money every year for over three years now? Why? Lack of button sales and support from Winona businesses, industry and chain sto ... FULL STORY
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| Tough times? (11/18/2012) |
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From: Jim Schultz
When John Boehner, Speaker of the House told his Abe Lincoln story of his early life having to swab his father’s tavern before going to school in the morning and work his way thro ... FULL STORY
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| Voter guides are a must! (11/18/2012) |
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From: David Foss
Galesville, Wis.
The contrast between the two political parties in America is not being realized by the constituents of one party. If the constituents of this party could look at ... FULL STORY
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| YMCA working to meet challenge (11/18/2012) |
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From: Andy Blomsness, YMCA Executive Director
Pete Guidinger, YMCA Board President
Overall, the new Highway 43 bridge plan represents a viable and positive long-term solution for the Winona commu ... FULL STORY
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| A Main Street approach (11/14/2012) |
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From: Greg Gaut
and Marsha Neff
On May 2, we published a guest editorial in these pages entitled “J.C. Penney won’t you please come home (and collect your tax credits).” We proposed that J. C. Pe ... FULL STORY
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| Christmas Kettle campaign (11/14/2012) |
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From: Holly Puetz
It is that time of year again, when in the hustle and bustle of the holidays, the sight of The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettles and the sound of bells reminds us to be thankful ... FULL STORY
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| Medical report card? (11/14/2012) |
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From: Dick Gallien
For 13 days, I was faked out as to the cause of the increasing pain in my left knee, thigh muscles, and hip, until a rash appeared and wife Sue said, “Lyme.” A quick glance an ... FULL STORY
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| Thank you (11/14/2012) |
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From: Arlene Neitzke
The Friends of the Library thank all that assisted in any way with the fall book sale. The total amount raised was $2151.35, which will be used to enhance programs and materia ... FULL STORY
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| Thank you (11/14/2012) |
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From: Frank Took
Thanks to HyVee store for the commanding staff serving a delicious breakfast Monday, honoring veterans.
To Post #9 Legion Auxiliary for lunch at Veteran’s Center - Diane Cada an ... FULL STORY
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| Vikes 34 - Lions 24 (11/14/2012) |
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It was an exciting game this day
Ponder mixing up things, and it did pay
He threw to different players in the game
Doing that well, a win finally came
Adrian Peterson again was running stro ... FULL STORY
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| Encountering aggressive drivers (11/11/2012) |
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From: Jacalyn Sticha
Minneota State Patrol
Drive at safe speeds and you won’t find flashing lights in your rear view mirror. The Minnesota State Patrol is conducting increased speed patrols to com ... FULL STORY
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| Freedom doesn’t come free (11/11/2012) |
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From: Cory Piper – Boy Scout Star Rank
Troop 13, Winona MN
This Sunday, November 11, marks the 93nd anniversary of the end of World War I and was also first proclaimed, by President Woodrow Wilson ... FULL STORY
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| Thanks from Camp Invention (11/11/2012) |
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From: Susan Z. Clarke
Regional Consultant for Camp Invention
Eden Prairie, Minn.
I would like to thank Winona State University Camp & Conference Services and Winona State University for hostin ... FULL STORY
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| Why Romney lost (11/11/2012) |
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From: Dave Fratzke
Very simple: “thou shalt not lie!!!”
P.S. To the jerk who stole my ”Mitt is a twit” sign, keep it: you’re a loser too!!!!!! ... FULL STORY
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| Vikes 20 - Seahawks 30 (11/07/2012) |
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A huge loss for the Vikings in this game Sunday
Seems we had two good players anyway
Walsh with two field goals, one for fifty-five
And that Adrian Peterson, was more than alive
“He’s just a bea ... FULL STORY
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| ‘Give to the Max Day’ November 15 (11/07/2012) |
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From: Chris Williamson
Executive Board President
Habitat for Humanity Winona-Fillmore Counties
Thursday, November 15, is the 4th annual “Give To The Max Day.” This is a day when Minnesotans come ... FULL STORY
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| Ask a Trooper (11/07/2012) |
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From: Sgt. Jacalyn Sticha
Minnesota State Patrol
Q. Minnesota has laws against Distracted Driving, so… why do we see so many drivers doing everything except driving? Are our the laws being ... FULL STORY
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| Patriotism or parsimony (11/07/2012) |
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From: James R. Puz
Over the years people have displayed the American flag year ‘round—hot or cold, rain or shine, wind and dust, snow and ice, the end result being a national ensign that it looks l ... FULL STORY
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| Start the EAWs over (11/07/2012) |
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From: Barb Nelson
Lewiston, Minn.
It’s November 2, 2012, fairly warm and sunny. I would rather be in the garden deciding where to put the rest of the tulip bulbs. Instead, I am trying to compose t ... FULL STORY
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| 86% (11/04/2012) |
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From: Lorraine Redig
Every once in a while, I get an email with a message something like this:
“It is said that 86% of Americans believe in God. Therefore, I have a very hard time understanding ... FULL STORY
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| Bike Marathon 2012 (11/04/2012) |
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From: Ashley Santolin
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the 7 Rivers Region-Winona Office would like to thank those who participated and donated to the 12th Annual Bike Marathon which raised over $8,500! ... FULL STORY
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| Campaign signs need tweaking (11/04/2012) |
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From: Dean Nuszloch
Utica, Minn.
This campaign season has really been disgusting. Obviously Chicago-style politics has made it into the presidential election, where outright lies and demonization ... FULL STORY
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| Don’t eliminate Victim Services position (11/04/2012) |
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From: Eryn Redig Potthast
Kansas City, MO
I was saddened and deeply shocked to hear that Winona County had chosen to eliminate the Winona County Victim Services program. I worked in the Winona Co ... FULL STORY
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| Drazkowski (11/04/2012) |
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From: Gerald and
Jo-ann Richter
Representative Drazkowski is a leader who works on behalf of us and not special interest groups. He does not accept PAC or lobbyist money. His integrity is demon ... FULL STORY
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| Elect Olson (11/04/2012) |
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From: John Eger
Greg Olson for County Commissioner. Greg positively affects our neighborhoods. He works with landlords, neighborhood groups and students in a proactive effort that he brings to Wino ... FULL STORY
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| I support Greg Olson (11/04/2012) |
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From: Leah Omar
Greg Olson for reelection for County Commissioner. I am a former WSU student, and he really listens to the needs of the student body. I have been very impressed with Greg’s ability ... FULL STORY
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| In defense of egalitarian ideals (11/04/2012) |
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From: William Van Brunt
I want to remind those who vote to carefully reflect upon their decisions. We see the simple issues in our mail box, on our door knobs, in every commercial on television, an ... FULL STORY
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| Kaehler for County Board (11/04/2012) |
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From: Dwayne Voegeli
I support Mena Kaehler for County Board. In today’s politics it’s hard to find people who actually seek out different sides on issues. It’s even harder to find someone who do ... FULL STORY
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| Lehnertz for School Board (11/04/2012) |
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From: Jean W.
Kronebusch
Minnesota City
Tina Lehnertz is the right choice for our working partner on the District 5 Winona School Board. Tina presents herself as a clear vision of a woman who ... FULL STORY
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| Life (11/04/2012) |
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The meaning of long life is love of all that exists
Love of neighbors or just mutual respect
Barely existing never speaking, seldom seeing
I love the man that kills my wife and murders me and you
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| Marriage amendment (11/04/2012) |
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From: Mary Zimmerman
I hope you will cast your vote yes for the marriage amendment.
Changing the definition of marriage to make it genderless thus accommodating the demands of same sex couples, ca ... FULL STORY
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| Marriage Amendment (11/04/2012) |
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From: Colleen Brenner
The Bill of Rights guarantees the right to practice religion. It is unconscionable that our government would ask citizens to act against religion and religious institutions. C ... FULL STORY
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| Marriage amendment (11/04/2012) |
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From: Susan Edel
I received the mailing from Minnesota for Marriage and cannot remain silent any longer.
I certainly support everyone’s right to an opinion about the marriage amendment even though ... FULL STORY
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| More than a freedom (11/04/2012) |
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From: John Kennedy
Americans stand in broad agreement on one issue: Most political commercials are bitter, terse, and distasteful. Candidates aren’t concerned, except to march to the beat of their ... FULL STORY
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| Olson (11/04/2012) |
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From: Kevin Brady
When Greg Olson came to town as city inspector, he insisted on strict, consistent compliance with the housing code. He angered landlords who were required to enlarge bedroom windo ... FULL STORY
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| Olson in touch (11/04/2012) |
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From: Kent Grover
Every day you can find Greg Olson working with the people of Winona on many different levels. The safety and quality of life here on our island is his top priority. His performan ... FULL STORY
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| Olson reply to Evanson letter (11/04/2012) |
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From: Greg Olson
As a candidate running for reelection to the Winona County Board (representing west-central Winona), I have welcomed and encouraged a vigorous discussion of the issues. I am please ... FULL STORY
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| Renewable energy voter (11/04/2012) |
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From: Ray Kiihne
Hi Dick and Jane and Sally,
I’m an energy voter too. A renewable energy voter. You know, like wind and solar, the energy they use in advanced industrial nations like Denmark and ... FULL STORY
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| Response to letter (11/04/2012) |
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From: Steven J. Beyers
Dick Smith, I appreciate it that you read and responded to my letter, but it would be much more useful and intellectually honest for you to drop the ad hominen attacks and a ... FULL STORY
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| Support Greg (11/04/2012) |
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As an area student, I met Greg through an issue I was having with my landlord. Greg showed an uncommon concern for my issue. He contacted my landlord and worked with both of us at taking care of the ... FULL STORY
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| Thank you Bishop Quinn (11/04/2012) |
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From: Tim Palubicki
On behalf of all faithful Christians and Catholics, I would like to thank Bishop John Quinn and the other traditional churches that have supported the proposed Minnesota Marriag ... FULL STORY
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| Thank you for benefit (11/04/2012) |
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From: Ryan Sense
and Spirit
I would like to thank all of the businesses, family and friends that donated items for the silent auction on behalf of the Ryan Sense Benefit, which was held on Septem ... FULL STORY
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| Two ‘no’votes (11/04/2012) |
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From: Mary Kaye Perrin
It never ceases to amaze me that supposedly intelligent citizens of our state and city could even for a minute contemplate voting ”Yes” on the marriage amendment and “Yes” on ... FULL STORY
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| Vote Kelly (11/04/2012) |
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From: Lynn Redig
A vote for Walt Kelly is a vote for true, honest representation. Walt has the leadership qualities to handle the issues that face Winna County and he will listen to his constituen ... FULL STORY
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| Vote Olson (11/04/2012) |
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From: Howard Kruger
I have known Greg Olson for many years through his work with the City of Winona and through his work on neighborhood committees. Greg has brought about a fair and consistent a ... FULL STORY
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| Vote Olson and Kaehler (11/04/2012) |
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From: Jim Gurley
Winona County commissioners Greg Olson and Mena Kaehler have done a great job and deserve your vote. Thanks to Olson and Kaehler, we have lower county taxes and smaller, leaner g ... FULL STORY
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| Walt Kelly has what it takes (11/04/2012) |
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From: Russell Marsolek
I have known Walt Kelly for over 25 years. During that time I have worked with Walt as a volunteer in areas such as emergency communications, emergency management, as well as ... FULL STORY
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| Why? (11/04/2012) |
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From: Bob Redig
Just curious as to why the large “Steve Jacob” signs remain on the road right of way in Gilmore Valley? ... FULL STORY
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| A checkered past (10/31/2012) |
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From: Finbar McMullen FSC
Lincoln freed the slaves, Teddy Roosevelt championed the environment, and Nixon gave us the Environmental Protection Agency. All Republicans. But the Republicans fought ... FULL STORY
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| An amusing letter (10/31/2012) |
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From: Dick Smith
Regarding Steven Beyers informative letter on October 24, concerning President Obama-aka Barry Soetoro. I am sure you can substantiate the authenticity of your very enlightening re ... FULL STORY
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| An Irish Catholic family voting No! (10/31/2012) |
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From: Michael Bowler
I am voting no on the marriage amendment precisely because I was raised Irish Catholic. Several of my classmates at a Catholic high school later came out as gay and I have a ga ... FULL STORY
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| Curious (10/31/2012) |
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From: Lynn Redig
Just curious about all the Greg Olson signs in front of so many rental properties. Do all these landlords really back him? Something smells fishy in this river town.
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| Elect Borzyskowski (10/31/2012) |
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From: Natasha Smith
WSU student
I have been closely following George Borzyskowski’s mayoral campaign for a school project. He is reaching out to all groups in Winona. George will make a wonderful ... FULL STORY
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| Feeding people, changing lives (10/31/2012) |
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From: Jack Karnick
Channel One Regional Food Bank
October was hunger awareness month. Many food shelves around the area realized an outpouring of generosity from community members as people learne ... FULL STORY
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| George for mayor (10/31/2012) |
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George is the man who will get things done
He knows our city, that’s why he has run
He will do a good job, been with the city for long
So let’s vote for George, you can’t go wrong
So vote f ... FULL STORY
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| Heartfelt thanks (10/31/2012) |
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From: Jeanne Nelson
Winona
I write to express my deep gratitude and a sincere thank you to everyone involved in helping my husband Barry during his recent life-threatening heart “incidents.”
In S ... FULL STORY
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| Heaven or hell (10/31/2012) |
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From: Rollie Salling
A corrupt senator was killed in an accident. St. Peter meets his soul arriving in heaven. “Welcome to heaven. It seems there’s a problem, we’re not sure what to do with you.”
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| Jacob not worth the risk (10/31/2012) |
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From: Todd Paddock
Steve Jacob, candidate for the Winona County Board, has a dilemma. On the one hand he has a very nice home with a huge wrap-around deck, a big yard, and fantastic views of a bea ... FULL STORY
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| Judicial election (10/31/2012) |
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From: Kent Gernander
Justice Barry Anderson has served on the Minnesota Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals for 14 years, and has earned respect for thoughtful and reasoned decisions. His roots ... FULL STORY
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| Keep marriage as God designed it (10/31/2012) |
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From: Marcella Borgschatz
In the Pledge of Allegiance we proclaim that we are “one nation under God.” He is our ultimate authority! People who oppose the Marriage Amendment are saying they know bet ... FULL STORY
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| Marriage amendment (10/31/2012) |
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From: Pastor Kathy Redig
The message coming out of most Catholic churches these days is that parishioners should vote to support the marriage amendment and basically make it even more difficult tha ... FULL STORY
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| Marriage amendment (10/31/2012) |
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From: Joyce Woodworth
I was brought up in the Catholic Church and received wonderful Christian values, one of which was acceptance of all despite his or her religious beliefs, social status or sexu ... FULL STORY
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| Mena Kaehler (10/31/2012) |
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From: Cliff Kaehler
I’m biased, but in Mena Kaehler’s only term the board dealt with the big issues:
• Cut taxes 7.7% without cutting services
• Reduced government 10% - without layoffs
• Reduce ... FULL STORY
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| Nation’s moral decay (10/31/2012) |
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From: W.E. Holz
Look back about 60 years or so. Our nation was in fairly decent shape, and one of the more admired and respected. Then as time has gone along, our high courts legalized murder (abor ... FULL STORY
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| Olson (10/31/2012) |
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From: Dwayne Voegeli
I served on the County Board for two years with Greg Olson. During that time Greg struck me as fair, open-minded, and pragmatic. He would rather work with people and get thin ... FULL STORY
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| Please vote on Nov. 6 (10/31/2012) |
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From: Jim R. Miller
Recently we observed the sinking of the USS Hornet by Japanese naval forces in 1942. Those were dark days for the United States; we weren’t sure how the war was going to turn ou ... FULL STORY
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| Policies not fair (10/31/2012) |
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From: Steve Hartwick
Houston, Minn.
Steve Drazkowski’s policies fall short of the equitable. He doesn’t believe that counties should reimburse city libraries on a proportional basis for the costs ... FULL STORY
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| Prevent voter suppression (10/31/2012) |
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From: Joe Morse
The five college students from Winona who participated in the Southern civil rights movement of the 1960s were proud of Minnesota. Like the dozens from all over MN who spent mon ... FULL STORY
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| Republican Party (10/31/2012) |
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From: Lynette Palecek
Do you want to know the phone number and the location of the headquarters of the Republican Party in Winona, Minnesota? They are located next to Domino’s by the Winona Mall. T ... FULL STORY
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| Romney (10/31/2012) |
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by Patricia Karnick
A speaker at WSU recently advised, “Shove it in the faces of the blankety-blank bigots and re-elect Obama.”
Consider Romney’s plan for economic recovery. It could cut fundin ... FULL STORY
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| Roundtable for Vets (10/31/2012) |
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From: Don Evanson
Minnesota City
Friday, November 2, there is a Vets for Quist Roundtable discussion in Winona at the Riverport Inn on Mankato Avenue from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Quist understands t ... FULL STORY
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| Stand America’s ground! (10/31/2012) |
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From: David Foss
Galesville, Wis.
All he or she talks about is this: “We need to rid America of all this vileness!” Well, what is wrong about someone wanting to rid America of vileness? Shouldn’t ... FULL STORY
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| Stepping Up to the challenge (10/31/2012) |
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From: Jean Hayes
If you are in the unplanned role of parenting a child or children of friends or relatives, was stepping up to the challenge a surprisingly difficult adjustment?
For me as a gran ... FULL STORY
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| Steve Jacob (10/31/2012) |
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From: Laurie J. O’Hara
Steve’s opponent was quoted as saying, with pride, “There haven’t been any employees laid off at Winona County.” Perhaps that is true regarding layoffs, but she failed to men ... FULL STORY
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| Toys for Tots (10/31/2012) |
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From: Jim Eddy
Top Devil Dog
Hiawatha Valley Marines
The 2012 Hiawatha Valley Marines Toys for Tots Drive is fully operational. Today the Toys for Tots barrels are located in many of Winona’s fin ... FULL STORY
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| Vote ‘No’ on this hurtful amendment (10/31/2012) |
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From: Jessica Anderson
Can you imagine a complete stranger walking into your wedding and when the officiant asks for objections, the stranger lists off many objections and then has the power to sto ... FULL STORY
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| Vote for change (10/31/2012) |
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From: Jean Kalmes
Rollingstone, Minn.
We have received a recent large cardboard mailing from an incumbent member of the Winona County Board.
Three statements are made which logic tells us cou ... FULL STORY
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| Vote for Montplaisir (10/31/2012) |
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From: Paul J. Wotzka
Bruce Montplaisir would like to be your legislator and be a voice for the people. Bruce has 30 years of experience as a school Superintendent. He knows how to balance budgets ... FULL STORY
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| Vote for Steve Drazkowski (10/31/2012) |
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From: Jill Reimers
Representive Drazkowski’s experience with two severe floods in his district has proven invaluable. Our family nearly lost our home in Kellogg after the Zumbro River flooded in 20 ... FULL STORY
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| Vote Jacob (10/31/2012) |
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From: Larry Greden
Having served on the Winona county government study commission back in the mid 80s, I believe things have gotten out of whack from what our commission intended. A county coordina ... FULL STORY
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| Vote Jacob and Kelly (10/31/2012) |
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From: Keith Beach
The two incumbent county commissioners talk of all their achievements in streamlining county government and their concerns over environmental issues.
One of the commissioners wor ... FULL STORY
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| Vote No and No for our Constitution (10/31/2012) |
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From: Peggy Sannerud
I am writing this letter in support of our state constitution, which has fallen into the sights of our state legislature.
It seems that our elected officials, unable to play ... FULL STORY
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| Vote No on voter ID (10/31/2012) |
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From: Lynn Theurer and
Rebecca Germscheid
The “photo ID” amendment is not just requiring a government-issued photo ID.
The Citizens for Election Integrity Minnesota estimates it will cost Winona ... FULL STORY
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| Vote no on voter ID amendment (10/31/2012) |
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From: Bob Redig
Please vote no on the voter ID amendment.
Besides being a nonfix for a nonproblem, it will raise Winona area taxes to execute.
Taxpayers will need to pay for the government ID f ... FULL STORY
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| Vote Olson (10/31/2012) |
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From: Joshua van Tol
Walt Kelly was asked via e-mail his position on the frac sand issue. He stated he “supports the process the county has implemented in its zoning regulations for sand mining.” ... FULL STORY
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| Vote Romney (10/31/2012) |
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From: Lynette Palecek
Winona
If Mitt Romney becomes president, I’m very confident that he will not give any American money to any country that fights against Israel. He will make sure that America ... FULL STORY
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| Voter ID amendment (10/31/2012) |
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From: Chuck Ripley
Chair, Winona Human
Rights Commission
In its October meeting, the Winona Human Rights Commission voted to oppose the proposed Voter ID amendment for the following reasons:
1. ... FULL STORY
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| Warning (10/31/2012) |
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From: Rick Boyum
The biggest question you have to ask yourself this election is: Do I make $200,000 a year or more? Second, if you do: Do I not care about my fellow Americans? The Republican party ... FULL STORY
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| Warning (10/31/2012) |
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From: Rick Boyum
The biggest question you have to ask yourself this election is: Do I make $200,000 a year or more? Second, if you do: Do I not care about my fellow Americans? The Republican party ... FULL STORY
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| We are being lied to (10/31/2012) |
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rom: M.J. McCauley
There is one thing that voters should know about the presidential debate. I am sorry to say that the president lied about taxes. He said Governor Romney pays less taxes than thos ... FULL STORY
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| We can do better! (10/31/2012) |
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From: Don Evanson
I filed Data Practices Act (Minnesota’s equivalent of the federal Freedom of Information Act) requests with the city of Winona about city of Winona housing inspector Greg Olson, w ... FULL STORY
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| Who is he working for? (10/31/2012) |
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From: Thomas Jaszewski
Once Borzyskowski has met a ward resident, rest assured George will remember your name. He seems to like being on the city council. George tells us he gets things done. Got a ... FULL STORY
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| Who is she? (10/31/2012) |
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From: Nick Redig
We should ask “Who is Mena Kaehler?” She farms, yes, but she has traveled to Cuba and sold cattle to Castro, and she is very proud of that. There is an old saying: “Show me your fr ... FULL STORY
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| Big government is bad for everyone (10/28/2012) |
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From: Joe Bunton
In an unparalleled show of patriotism, the House and the Senate have agreed: THEY LOVE THEIR FREEDOM! It’s the individual’s freedom to succeed or fail that made this Country great! ... FULL STORY
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| Check the ‘no’ box (10/28/2012) |
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From: Joan McNeil
I will be voting “no” on both proposed amendments on Election Day. Neither of these amendments supports our basic rights as citizens. Both are restrictive. The state constitution ... FULL STORY
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| Check the facts on campaign propaganda (10/28/2012) |
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From: Mena Kaehler
In my first term we successfully dealt with the big issues: reduced taxes, smaller government, responsible industrial sand review while improving services. Many letters to the ed ... FULL STORY
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| Clarification on the two amendments (10/28/2012) |
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From: Steve Hesse
There still appears to be some misunderstandings about the two Constitutional amendments included in the Minnesota ballot. It’s my hope that this letter will answer those question ... FULL STORY
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| Confusion? (10/28/2012) |
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From: Greg Gaut
The Republicans seemed confused. The only thing the Republican majority "accomplished" in the last legislature, besides protecting their rich donors from paying their fai ... FULL STORY
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| Correction (10/28/2012) |
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In the October 24 edition of the Winona Post, Fountain City resident Jeff Falk was misquoted in the article titled “Planning Commission will study air quality further, delay final draft.”
The article ... FULL STORY
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| Frac sand washing (10/28/2012) |
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From: Kathy Schoen
Minnesota City, Minn.
I’ve read a lot about air quality issues and road use with the new frac sand industry, but very little about water. I have a few questions. If anyone knows ... FULL STORY
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| Gay marriage in Massachusetts (10/28/2012) |
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From: Ron Knappen,
Galesville, Wis.
The “institution” of gay marriage has resulted in becoming a hammer to force the acceptance and normalization of homosexuality on everyone. New radical deman ... FULL STORY
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| Marriage amendment (10/28/2012) |
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From: Rev. Timothy
From: Rev. Timothy
Forester
As the pastor of First Congregational Church of Winona, United Church of Christ, I want to express our opposition to the proposed Marriage Amendment ... FULL STORY
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| Mayor of Winona (10/28/2012) |
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From: Susan Anderson
Before you vote for mayor of Winona, I ask you to view both candiates and look at what agenda they claim to have for the next four years. What exactly did they outline when th ... FULL STORY
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| Need change at county (10/28/2012) |
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From: Glen Palecek
Here is a review of some facts about Mena Kaehler, all of which have appeared in local papers.
1. She verbally attacked fellow Winona County board member Marcia Ward. Thankfully ... FULL STORY
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| Peterson for mayor (10/28/2012) |
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From: Mike Kennedy
I see a park
as it used to be.
Filled with people
with a river to see.
Success will flow
from streets that hum.
When many that go
will spend for fun.
Help our Islan ... FULL STORY
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| Study the issues before you vote (10/28/2012) |
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From: Signe Cone
A number of people have been saying that their dad voted a straight ticket for the Democrats and ‘he would turn over in his grave’ if they would deviate and vote for a Republican. ... FULL STORY
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| Thank you (10/28/2012) |
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From: Randy, Laura
and Ciara Albrecht
We would like to thank everyone who stopped by to support us on October 21 at Recreation Lanes in Rochester. Thank you for all the donations, baked goods a ... FULL STORY
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| Vikes 17 - Bucs 36 (10/28/2012) |
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It wouldn’t have been such a good game to see
Listened to it, as we couldn’t get it on TV
The Vikes played bad, as Ponder did too
And Chris Kluwe’s short kicks just wouldn’t do
Peterson fumbled ... FULL STORY
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| Vote Eyden (10/28/2012) |
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From: Loretta Frederick
Third ward voters should elect the extremely capable, committed, industrious Pamela Eyden to the city council. Pam has repeatedly demonstrated her integrity and dedication ... FULL STORY
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| Vote for Montplaisir (10/28/2012) |
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From: Bill McMillin
Kellogg Minn.
Please vote for Bruce Montplaisir for state rep for 21B. Bruce has a 30-year record of balancing budgets and making things work as a school superintendent. He ... FULL STORY
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| Vote Jacob (10/28/2012) |
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From: Joy Ewing
It’s time for change in Winona County; Steve Jacob is the man for thea job.
Get the FACTS: stevejacobforthepeople.com. Overspending and red tape needs to end; a “common sense app ... FULL STORY
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| Vote Peterson (10/28/2012) |
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From: Mary Farrell
I am supporting Mark Peterson for mayor because I admire the many things he has accomplished and achieved during his 30 year career as the executive director of the Winona County ... FULL STORY
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| What motivated his vote? (10/28/2012) |
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From: Bob Youngerman
I want to thank Sen. Miller for his vote against the voter ID amendment question that will be up for the November election.
It is abundantly clear that this issue is the Repu ... FULL STORY
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| Abusive ignorance (10/24/2012) |
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From: John Rupkey
I see California has made it a crime to practice therapies that claim to turn gay minors into heterosexuals. After signing the bill, Governor Jerry Brown said, “These practices... ... FULL STORY
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| Can you help find driver? (10/24/2012) |
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From: Lila Cady
There was a hit & run accident on the 4th Street side of the YMCA on Friday, October 5, at 1 p.m. A black truck tried to turn around on 4th St. and slammed into a maroon Chevy Impa ... FULL STORY
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| Eyden (10/24/2012) |
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From: D. Costello
Summer visitor
Now is the time for new leadership on the city council. Deciding what not to do is as important as deciding what to do.
For effective leadership vote for Pam Eyde ... FULL STORY
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| In defense of marriage (10/24/2012) |
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From: Karl J. Weissing
SMU Freshman
In their letter to the Post last Wednesday, Dr. Carmen and Julie Scudiero quote the second line of our U.S. Declaration of Independence, “We hold these truths t ... FULL STORY
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| Is democracy under attack? (10/24/2012) |
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From: Mike Fisher
The current county commissioners propose to make several positions appointed rather than elected. Steve Jacob and Walt Kelly oppose this proposal. I strongly urge you to give them ... FULL STORY
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| Mark Peterson (10/24/2012) |
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From: Diane Kennnedy
We would be extremely fortunate to have Mark Peterson serve as mayor. Mark has demonstrated his capable leadership and has worked statewide collaboratively to focus attention ... FULL STORY
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| Marriage amendment (10/24/2012) |
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From: Finbar McMullen, FSC
Eight weeks have gone by and none of those highly educated people who rail against same-sex marriages have been able to explain how this practice harms family. I am ind ... FULL STORY
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| Not for St. Charles (10/24/2012) |
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From: Edgar N. Hansgen
St. Charles, Minn.
I do not feel as though we have had a representative on the Winona Board of Commissioners since Mena was elected, even though I supported and voted for h ... FULL STORY
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| Not Kaehler (10/24/2012) |
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From: Marv Hunger
At a County Commissioner meeting July 26, 2011, Commissioner Mena Kaehler lost her temper. She became irate to Commissioner Marcia Ward. Mena didn’t know of resolution 2003-08. I ... FULL STORY
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| Obama questions (10/24/2012) |
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From: Steven J. Beyers
Barack Obama was adopted and then registered for the first grade as Barry Soetoro by his step-father, Lolo Soetoro. Barry’s nationality was listed as Indonesian. Indonesia do ... FULL STORY
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| Presidential election (10/24/2012) |
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From: Allan Brague
The Sunday, October 21, Winona Post had a letter indicating our current President has worked tirelessly to stabilize the economy and rebuild America’s middle class. I submit he ... FULL STORY
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| Research! Warning, objectionable material (10/24/2012) |
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From: Dean Nuszloch
Warning - The narrative of this letter contains objectionable material which is very graphic, obscene, and with detailed cryptic nudity. People with high morals and good charact ... FULL STORY
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| Responding to school funding criticism (10/24/2012) |
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From: Jeremy Miller
There was recently a letter to the editor from Jerome Kulas questioning PreK-12 education funding and the budget status in the State of Minnesota. I want to thank Mr. Kulas for ... FULL STORY
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| Response to comment (10/24/2012) |
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From: Greg Tarras
This is in response to Mr. Kelleher’s comments which appeared in the Sunday, October 21, Post. (Who should obey the law?). Just a couple of questions I have for you. First of al ... FULL STORY
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| Thanks from Cemetery Walk (10/24/2012) |
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From: Kathy Turner
It was rainy and gloomy, but our spirits were high as the Winona County Historical Society held its fourteenth annual cemetery walk, “Voices from the Past: Woodlawn Discovery Wal ... FULL STORY
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| Until the truth be spoken (10/24/2012) |
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From: David Foss
Would it be wise for all Americans to refrain from listening to the media? Should there be a blackout of the media? Could such a thing reverse and eventually repair the damage that ... FULL STORY
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| Vikes 21 - Cardinals 14 (10/24/2012) |
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It wasn’t pretty, but we still win
Peterson and Harvin, great again
Peterson ran for 153 yards (season high)
Harvin played well, he’s quite a guy
Rookie Harrison Smith, an interception he h ... FULL STORY
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| Vote ‘no’ on marriage amendment (10/24/2012) |
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From: Bob Redig
Please vote “no” on the marriage amendment.
With a Minnesota marriage license comes hundreds of legal rights. Employing a legal firm to secure those same rights could cost as much ... FULL STORY
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| Vote for life (10/24/2012) |
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From: Mary Zimmerman
There’s so many editorials now encouraging one candidate or another. I don’t intend to tell you how to vote, but would like to give you the following information, then hope and ... FULL STORY
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| Vote Jacob (10/24/2012) |
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From: Rudie and Marie Spitzer
Steve Jacob is the clear choice to represent the people of District 3 as county commissioner. His opponent has continued to ignore the rural residents, even voting to ... FULL STORY
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| Vote Krage (10/24/2012) |
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From: Bob Losinski
Jeremy Miller helped reduce the Minnesota debt with our tax dollars. Jeremy voted to reduce the Minnesota debt with the school district’s money, which comes from our property tax ... FULL STORY
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| Vote Peterson (10/24/2012) |
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From: Pete Woodworth
Mark Peterson has vision. He believes Winona can develop even more strong tourism attractions, even more local businesses, additional unique downtown enterprises and can expand ... FULL STORY
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| Vote YES on Voter ID! (10/24/2012) |
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From: Lisa Gerboth
As a military veteran and mother of two military members, I’m strongly for the Voter ID constitutional amendment to ensure that we can have fair and honest elections in our state ... FULL STORY
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| Steve Jacob hiding more facts (10/21/2012) |
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From: Tessa Schweitzer
His claim that most of his parcels are all due to county section lines appears to be false. Of the 22 properties in Whitewater Township, 20 parcels are less than 28 acres. ... FULL STORY
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| Advocate for loved ones (10/21/2012) |
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From: Steve Cooker
If you suspect your loved one is being abused or neglected at a senior care facility, contact the POLICE and an attorney. A lawyer won’t charge you to talk about your concern.
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| Choose Obama (10/21/2012) |
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From: Andrew Mills
Since taking office, President Obama has worked tirelessly to stabilize the economy and rebuild America’s middle-class. This hasn’t always been easy, but we are moving in the rig ... FULL STORY
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| Don’t call it marriage (10/21/2012) |
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From: Jerome R. Kulas
I wholeheartedly disagree with the opinions voiced by Kevin Lindsey and the human rights commission. He states “the issue is the possibility of entangling religion and govern ... FULL STORY
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| Dream (10/21/2012) |
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A dream is a portal
Into another world
One in which you see
Only with your inner eye
And feel only with your soul
Revealing inner most secrets
And deepest desires
Unveil ... FULL STORY
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| Local solar home tour a shining success (10/21/2012) |
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From: Paul Schollmeier and Chris Meyer, Tim Gulden, Lora Hill, Mike Larsen and Linda Nelson
Four Winona County homeowners opened their doors and shared their knowledge, experience, successes, and f ... FULL STORY
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| Mark your ballot for Mark (10/21/2012) |
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From: Phil Feiten
Mark Peterson has led our Historical Society for 25 years, working with volunteers, employees, foundations, and government. Elect Mark Peterson mayor, and we also get to keep Ge ... FULL STORY
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| Representative or rubber stamp? (10/21/2012) |
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From: R. Nibbe
As you know, Tim Waltz voted for the Obama Care Health Bill prior to reading the Bill.
The Bill is over 2,000 pages of regulations. If you talk to people from Canada they will tell ... FULL STORY
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| Sodom and Gomorrah and homelessness (10/21/2012) |
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From: Matthew F. Byrnes
A recent letter writer mentioned Sodom and Gomorrah as a reason to vote for the marriage amendment. As someone who has read Genesis many times, this puzzled me.
Here’s a re ... FULL STORY
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| Steve Jacob (10/21/2012) |
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From: John Bronk
For the best interest of both current land owners and long-time residents alike, it is in our best interest to elect a candidate to represent us who has the same local connections ... FULL STORY
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| Students support Olson (10/21/2012) |
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From: Courtney Jeseritz
Greg cares about students, and he carefully listens to anyone who bends his ear. When I had rental issues he was my advocate in dealing with my landlord. I support Greg Olso ... FULL STORY
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| Voices (10/21/2012) |
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It is us that you hear
When the night wind howls
With the rustling of the trees
And the hoot of the owls
When you lie awake at night
Hearing voices down the hall
You mustn’t be alarmed
It is ... FULL STORY
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| Vote Jacob (10/21/2012) |
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From: Steve Herrick
St. Charles, Minn.
Steve Jacob supports commissioners retaking hiring authority. Steve will work to amend zoning ordinance to give rights back to property owners. Steve believe ... FULL STORY
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| Vote Kaehler (10/21/2012) |
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From: Mike Kennedy
As a member of the Winona County Historical Society Board, Mena Kaehler is an excellent spokesperson for rural areas and understands the value of education. Her patience and prof ... FULL STORY
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| Vote on Election Day, November 6 (10/21/2012) |
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From: Jean Kalmes
I imagine most people are getting tired of all the repetition, ads, debates, negativity, and outright lying, or distortion of facts, whatever you choose to call it. It ... FULL STORY
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| Vote Romney (10/21/2012) |
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From: Michael Stevens
Our current President has had four years to dig us out of the economic slump, and has not done so. Mitt Romney understands that the road to recovery is to unleash the spirit ... FULL STORY
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| Walt Kelly commissioner (10/21/2012) |
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From: Rita Husman
We in the 4th District of Winona County are fortunate to have a man of Walt Kelly’s qualifications to run for county commissioner. He has the knowledge and business experience to ... FULL STORY
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| Who should obey the law? (10/21/2012) |
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From: Kevin Kelleher
On Wednesday, October 3, while driving on I-90 near St. Charles, a Houston County Sheriff’s Department vehicle blew by me like I was standing still. It was followed closely by ... FULL STORY
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| Blessings great and small (10/17/2012) |
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Sunrises...rainbows...letters and chocolates
Teddy bears, homes...warm hearts and doughnuts.
Puppies ‘n’ kittens to romp with and play
balloons rising high on a warm summer’s day.
Warm fires to ... FULL STORY
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| Bluff development (10/17/2012) |
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From: Mark Olson
I grew up in Winona and visit every summer. As a kid growing up in Winona, I used to hike the bluffs above the lake, going to Devil’s Cave, Kitchen Cave and the top of Sugar Loaf. ... FULL STORY
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| Check the facts (10/17/2012) |
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From: Scott Lowery
Fact-checking is important. Before you vote, check out the “information” Steve Jacob has been spreading by the truckload in rural Winona County. Jacob trades on fear and suspicio ... FULL STORY
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| Golden Dream (10/17/2012) |
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From: Joan Hittner, David Hittner
Winona
Seven years ago I was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Carcinoid, an incurable form of cancer. Since that time, I have had two major surgeries t ... FULL STORY
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| Impressed by level of cooperation (10/17/2012) |
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From: Jim Eddy
Top Devil Dog
Hiawatha Valley Marines
What best describes Winona is a community of caring and involved citizens engaged via philanthropy and volunteerism via local business, nonpr ... FULL STORY
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| Kaehler: A rare leader (10/17/2012) |
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From: Bob Redig
Commissioner Mena Kaehler has done an excellent job of balancing the needs of Winona County Citizens. In the new Land Use Ordinance, no one got everything they wanted, but as part ... FULL STORY
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| Marriage between one woman and one man (10/17/2012) |
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From: Herbert W. Peter
According to signs urging Minnesotans to vote NO for the marriage amendment, we should not discriminate against marriage of same-sex couples. Tim Walz and the Editorial staff ... FULL STORY
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| Olson, Kaehler (10/17/2012) |
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From: Darrell Downs
Our local governments have a full plate. Dealing with $2.4 billion in debt handed down from the state to our local schools, and facing inevitable cuts in Local Government Aid an ... FULL STORY
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| R.I.P. James Habiger (10/17/2012) |
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From: Don Doerr Sr.
Father James Habiger was the principal at Cotter High School and then the Superintendent of Catholic schools in Winona. Father Habiger was a credit to the Church, to the priest ... FULL STORY
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| Restore school funding (10/17/2012) |
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From: Jerome R. Kulas
I feel Senator Jeremy Miller has helped to pass some very good legislation during his time in office, but I feel he has failed us in helping to “steal” money from our school ... FULL STORY
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| SWCD forum October 24 (10/17/2012) |
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From: Lynn Theurer and
Sue Roehrich
On October 24, from 7-8 p.m., the Winona Unit of Minnesota LWV will be holding its “first ever” candidates’ forum for the Winona County Offices of Soil and W ... FULL STORY
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| The Emperor has no clothes! (10/17/2012) |
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From: Valencia Gaddis
A delightful fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen tells about two swindlers who convince the emperor that they could create a suit of clothes that would be invisible to thos ... FULL STORY
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| Vikes 26 - Redskins 38 (10/17/2012) |
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It wasn’t a very good game to see
No touchdowns in first quarter, only field goals, three
We need touchdowns to win a game
Not getting that many (only two) who’s to blame?
But their quarterback ... FULL STORY
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| Wasting time and tax dollars (10/17/2012) |
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From: Doug Spencer
I attended the recent Wabasha County Board’s Budget Town Hall Meeting in Wabasha. Candidate Springer also attended, promoting his illusion of a budget focus by repeatedly asking ... FULL STORY
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| What do ‘First Principles’ tell us (10/17/2012) |
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From: Dr. Carmen and Julie Scudiero
All this controversy so we did some research from first principles. It says, “We hold these truths to be self-evident” (self-evident—everyone can agree they are ... FULL STORY
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| Winona Paradise (10/17/2012) |
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From: Kalani Puu
I hope you can keep the beauty of the hills and river for all to enjoy. I believe Greg Olson would work to keep the hills in their natural beauty. In Hawaii we have a saying, Keep ... FULL STORY
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| Walt Kelly (10/14/2012) |
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Our family and many others were greatly affected by the flood on August 19, 2007. My wife, 1-1/2-year-old granddaughter and I were rescued by boat and taken to St. Mary’s. Walt Kelly was there providi ... FULL STORY
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| A lesson from history (10/14/2012) |
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From: Finbar McMullen, FSC
A few weeks ago, a journalist commented on TV that this is the worst recovery from a recession, ever. Well, that’s true. It just happens to be the worst recession, ever. ... FULL STORY
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| Fact-checking Romney (10/14/2012) |
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From: Kevin Possin
Mitt Romney’s nose was quite long by the end of the October 3 debate.
1. According to the Congressional Research Service of the Library of Congress, increasing taxes on the weal ... FULL STORY
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| Kaehler: A rare leader (10/14/2012) |
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From: Fred Krause
In these days of negative politics and personal attacks, it is refreshing to be served by a political leader who is independent, open-minded, and works with others. County Commis ... FULL STORY
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| Meaning of the word ‘marriage’ (10/14/2012) |
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From: Jerome R. Kulas
For thousands of years marriage has always been between a man and a woman for the purpose of creating and raising children to adulthood. I believe all of the major religions s ... FULL STORY
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| Mental Illness Awareness Week (10/14/2012) |
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From: Jean Hayes
I want to share a couple important facts that I have learned about mental illness. First, living with a family member who has a mental illness can be less difficult if you think ab ... FULL STORY
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| Out of line (10/14/2012) |
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From: M.J. McCauley
Awhile back a newspaper in Winona had a long story about the representative for First Congressional District.
We are a republic that votes for someone who represents his consti ... FULL STORY
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| Outdoor lovers, please help (10/14/2012) |
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From: Glen Palecek
There is growing “bad blood” between city residents and rural landowners because of the Winona County ordinance. I own six rural properties, which include three trout streams. We ... FULL STORY
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| Setting record straight (10/14/2012) |
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From: Don Evanson
Minnesota City, Minn.
The Winona Daily News is surely “in-the-tank” for the Tim Walz campaign and for gay marriages!
An opinion piece by its reporter, Mary Juhl, “reporting” on ... FULL STORY
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| Thank you Olson, Kaehler, Pomeroy (10/14/2012) |
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From: Doug Nopar
Winona County Commissioners Greg Olson, Mena Kaehler and Jim Pomeroy deserve many thanks for voting for caution and further environmental review on the County’s first frac sand min ... FULL STORY
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| Thanks (10/14/2012) |
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From: Carolyn Goree
I would like to thank on behalf of all Winona County daycare providers who attended the American Red Cross/Gayle Gorman informational training on severe weather/how to prepare, ... FULL STORY
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| Time for change (10/14/2012) |
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From: Bill Johns
Winona
Most of all rental properties in Winona have re-elect Olson signs in their yards. I doubt if many landlords live in these houses so it’s not the landlords voting. Does his ... FULL STORY
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| Vote Norman (10/14/2012) |
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From: Mike Vail
What a difference there is between Donald Springer and Merl Norman. Merl understands the value of a dollar, hard work and fiscal discipline. He worked hard to earn a living and he ... FULL STORY
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| Vote Olson (10/14/2012) |
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I support Greg Olson for County Commissioner. He is prepared for Board meetings, makes meaningful contributions to discussing the issues and asks important questions on behalf of all citizens. It is i ... FULL STORY
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| Vote on November 6 (10/14/2012) |
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From: Jean Kalmes
Steve Jacob and Walt Kelly are the obvious choices for the Winona County Board. They will not serve as a rubber stamp for whatever the head wants. Example: Commissioners should ... FULL STORY
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| Vote Peterson (10/14/2012) |
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From: Murl Landman
More than ever, we need leaders with the perspective to: listen objectively, recognize that even good decisions come with costs and that Winona can balance natural splendor with ... FULL STORY
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| We need health care reform (10/14/2012) |
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From: David Girod
Winona
A little over one month ago, in the news, was a story about an Arizona woman who suffered a sting from a scorpion in her garage. It was hiding in a box of air conditioner ... FULL STORY
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| What a shock! (10/14/2012) |
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From: Tom Lange Sr.
Don Doerr Sr., in his letter to the editor, Oct. 7 edition, said that he’s “having a difficult time selecting the best people for political office.” What a surprise! All his “pe ... FULL STORY
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| Work together (10/14/2012) |
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From: David Foss
Galesville, Wis.
If you were the CEO of a profitable company, would you want all of your employees working against one another? Would you want all of your employees unwilling to s ... FULL STORY
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| ‘ Who IS Steve Jacob’ response (10/10/2012) |
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From: Steve Jacob
When I first read the letter to the editor from Tessa Schwietzer entitled “Who is Steve Jacob” I thought that it looked as though the letter had been written by somebody from the ... FULL STORY
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| Barbershoppers show Nov. 17 (10/10/2012) |
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From: Michael Deiss
Winona Area Barbershop Director
I would like to invite the community to come out to the Winona Area Barbershoppers 57th annual show. The group will be putting on a cruise ship ... FULL STORY
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| Exciting election year (10/10/2012) |
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From: Steve Cooker
Minn City, Minn.
WOW! What an exciting presidential election. Like going to Baskin-Robbins 101 flavor ice creams and the waitress tells you all they have is vanilla. Or going to ... FULL STORY
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| Photo ID (10/10/2012) |
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From: David Boone
The only time to guarantee there is no voter fraud is before the ballots go into the box. Once a vote is cast, no one knows, nor should they know, who voted for whom. The recou ... FULL STORY
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| Question (10/10/2012) |
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From: Sheriff
Rodney L. Bartsh
Wabasha, Minn
I have been reading Ms. Porcher’s letter to the editor titled, “Breath of Fresh air.” I am having a hard time deciphering what she is even saying. ... FULL STORY
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| Springer’s leadership (10/10/2012) |
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From: Jerry Gelao
Zumbro Township
This time, it’s to the tune of $300,000 for the failed Eagles Basin Housing development near Wabasha which continues to cost taxpayers $50,000 annually. This not ... FULL STORY
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| Thank you (10/10/2012) |
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From: Phyllis Frisch
Altura, Minn.
Thank you Commissioner Kaehler, Commissioner Olson, Commissioner Pomeroy for voting for the EAW. I believe we live in a free country to do our business our way a ... FULL STORY
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| Vikes 30 - Titans 7 (10/10/2012) |
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What a great game this Sunday we had
Titans couldn’t do much, they really played bad
Or is it that the Vikings played so good
I knew in the start, we really would
Harvin again, they call him the ... FULL STORY
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| Vote Kaehler (10/10/2012) |
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From: Eric Nelson
Commissioner Kaehler deserves your vote. Her vote for an EAW on the proposed frac sand mine shows courage. She promotes cooperation with the Winona SWCD, of which I am a superviso ... FULL STORY
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| Vote Miller (10/10/2012) |
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From: Alice and
Arlene Neitzke
Jeremy Miller has done well serving his constituents in Fillmore, Houston and Winona counties. His accomplishments have included working on programs to increase fund ... FULL STORY
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| Vote Peterson (10/10/2012) |
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From: Arlene and
Alice Neitzke
On November 6, city of Winona residents will elect a new mayor and we will be marking our ballots for Mark Peterson, Mark will represent the city of Winona well. He ... FULL STORY
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| Who holds the real power? (10/10/2012) |
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From: Sara Otterson
Preston, Minn.
With the November 6 elections right around the corner, it’s important that we all do our homework before voting for our state and federal government officials as ... FULL STORY
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| Are you really listening ? (10/07/2012) |
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From: Dale Schauer
I applaud the action taken at the Winona County Board meeting October second by Mena Kaehler, Mr. Olson and Mr. Pomeroy. “They get it !” They did not specifically state they wer ... FULL STORY
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| Breath of fresh air (10/07/2012) |
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From: Julie Porcher
Taxpayer - Wabasha County
There’s nepotism and then there’s what goes on at the Wabasha County seat. For starters, there’s county attorney Nordstrom. I have never met the man ... FULL STORY
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| Campaign signs (10/07/2012) |
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From: Mary Cichanowski
The recent question of the legality of campaign sign placement makes me ask if property rights are also being ignored. Greg Olson placed a campaign sign on property without ... FULL STORY
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| Kaehler, Olson (10/07/2012) |
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From: Jim Gurley
Many thanks to Mena Kaehler and Greg Olson for voting to require an environmental review of what would be the first frac-sand mine in Winona County.
Kaehler and Olson, joined by ... FULL STORY
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| Olson’s signs (10/07/2012) |
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From: Greg Olson
Sign, sign…everywhere a sign.
I need to respond to the gentleman from St. Paul who recently complained in these pages about my campaign signs being displayed on small garden-tract ... FULL STORY
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| Rocky’s Tackle Box (10/07/2012) |
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From: Sue Haddad
My Dad was a businessman in Winona for most of his life [Haddad’s Cleaners], and is dearly missed by many. On behalf of myself and many others who knew him, would it be possible t ... FULL STORY
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| Signs on city streets (10/07/2012) |
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From: Monica
Hennessey Mohan
Winona City Clerk
The City has researched state statutes and local ordinances regarding the lawn mowers temporarily parked on various city streets with campaign sig ... FULL STORY
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| Who is she representing? (10/07/2012) |
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From: Sandy Evanson
Once again, Commissioner Mena Kaehler is pandering to special interest groups. Mena chose to cater to Jim Gurley, Joe Morse and the BLEW group rather than honoring the many hou ... FULL STORY
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| Who IS Steve Jacob? (10/07/2012) |
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From: Tessa Schweitzer
Is Steve Jacob a farmer or real estate developer? Winona County Assessor office records point to covert developer. He owns 22 parcels of bluff land in Whitewater Township sur ... FULL STORY
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| Vikings 20 - Lions 13 (10/03/2012) |
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My oh my, mercy, mercy
What a player we have in Percy
Quite a gift for our team
Was really something to be seen
Our special teams played their best
Defense and blocking and all of the res ... FULL STORY
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| Accomplices with ruinators? (10/03/2012) |
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From: David Foss
Galesville, Wis.
How many governmental officials are attempting to ruin America? Far too many. Are these ruinators of America being supported, defended and protected by the media? ... FULL STORY
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| Clarification (10/03/2012) |
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In the September 30 issue of the Winona Post, it was written that WSU received a “grant for $5,000 that enabled WSU to purchase three composting bins.” This should have been clarified to include the f ... FULL STORY
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| FairTax a ‘no brainer’ (10/03/2012) |
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From: David Boone
We all face tough choices in life, but choosing between the income tax and the FairTax is easy.
How would you like to get your entire paycheck, for an immediate 15% raise, maybe ... FULL STORY
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| Illegally placed signs? (10/03/2012) |
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From: Tom Polachek
I’d like to ask whether it is legal for supporters or perhaps Greg Olson placing multiple campaign signs on a vehicle that is parked on the street overnight without a license pla ... FULL STORY
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| My Little Pony and silly faith (10/03/2012) |
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From: Jan Miller
This is a response to Scott Rivers. After reading his rebuttal, I decided to watch a little more of the show he ended up defending. After finally taking into account some the backg ... FULL STORY
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| On the road to the Polish Museum… (10/03/2012) |
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From: Sandy Erdman
Facilitator of The Winona Area Apron Group.
Autumn brings warm memories of home, family and a time when Grandma would use the apron to bring in apples that had fallen from the ... FULL STORY
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| The power of positivity... (10/03/2012) |
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From: Shayna Dais
I have read Fran’s editorials for years and I am always amazed at how she continues to find the positive in so much that life has dealt to her. After what I think has been a “bad ... FULL STORY
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| Buffalo County moratorium (09/30/2012) |
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From: Joan Schnabel
On Wednesday September 26, the Board of Adjustment (BOA) in Buffalo county voted unanimously to deny the permit for the Glacier Sands/7 Sands mine. Thanks to the BOA for listen ... FULL STORY
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| Buyer beware (09/30/2012) |
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From: Finbar McMullen, FSC
Those over 55 have most likely been paying attention to Paul Ryan’s plan for replacing Medicare. He wants to voucherize it with a $7,000 annual payment to those eligible ... FULL STORY
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| Family Art Day thank you (09/30/2012) |
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From: Vicki Englich, Chair, River Arts Alliance
Bernadette Mahfood, Project Coordinator, River Arts Alliance
On Saturday, September 22, about 230 hardy folks showed up at the Jaycee Pavilion in th ... FULL STORY
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| Jack Krage replies to Danny Neumann (09/30/2012) |
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From: Jack Krage
Danny Neumann’s September 12, 2012, letter referenced attack ads the Minnesota Republican Party has mailed throughout our senate district containing a barrage of false statements. ... FULL STORY
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| Lots of fun at pool (09/30/2012) |
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From: Helen Kowalski
I was always happy to be greeted with a smile when I checked in at the pool this summer. I bought a summer pass this year because, I believe, it was cheaper this year. The last ... FULL STORY
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| Marriage Amendments (09/30/2012) |
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From: Hans Madland
Will the Marriage Amendments pass? Maybe. Should it pass? No. Does it matter? In the short run obviously it will matter very much. On the other hand, twenty years from now ... FULL STORY
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| Naming the new bridge (09/30/2012) |
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From:Tom Polachek
US Army Veteran 1987-89
Some years ago during the height of the American occupation of Iraq a friend of mine, a Winona native, Michael Benson, died while serving in the 10th Moun ... FULL STORY
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| Same old bias (09/30/2012) |
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From: Richie Swanson
The last day of the Dakota Homecoming, Winona Daily News ran a full-page ad ensuring Winona of its “rock solid” commitment to the community. But Chris Hardie, executive edito ... FULL STORY
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| Stockpiling frac sand (09/30/2012) |
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From: John Kosidowski
On Monday, September 24, I was in the area of the boat landing behind the airport and observed a giant brownish cloud in the air that originated from the frac sand piles at th ... FULL STORY
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| The angry Catholic (09/30/2012) |
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From: Merle Hanson
We came from Ireland, Poland, Germany and Norway for jobs and opportunity and a place to worship. Some came for the right to have their own god, and when we enter that quiet san ... FULL STORY
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| There’s no difference (09/30/2012) |
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From: Thomas Lang
Spencer, Wis.
Many taxpayers want to debate whether Mitt Romney or Barack Obama should be our next president. They want to believe that there is a difference between George Bush, ... FULL STORY
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| To Winona County citizens (09/30/2012) |
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From: Mike Knutson
Utica, Minn.
At a regular meeting of the Winona County Planning Commission (Sept. 20, 2012), a citizen petition asking that an EAW (Environmental Assessment Worksheet) be incorp ... FULL STORY
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| Toys for Tots Drive starting (09/30/2012) |
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From: Jim Eddy
Top Devil Dog
Hiawatha Valley Marines
The Winona Area Hiawatha Valley Marines begins the 2012 Winona Area Toys for Tots Drive. This Marine and Navy Corpsmen veterans effort is tota ... FULL STORY
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| Vote for your own intelligence (09/30/2012) |
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From: John Rupkey
According to traditional Catholic moral theology it is our own intellectual understanding that must be our primary guide to moral judgment, even in opposition to authority.
In 19 ... FULL STORY
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| Vote Kaehler (09/30/2012) |
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From: Jack and Susan LaValla
Mena Kaehler is a person of integrity. She is community minded, and willing to serve. She is patient, and a good listener. She is approachable, a “good neighbor” and ... FULL STORY
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| Vote NO on Voter ID bill (09/30/2012) |
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From: Ruth Charles
Do you want your property taxes to go up? Then vote NO on the Voter ID bill. It is not listed on the ballot but the legislation states “The state must issue photographic identi ... FULL STORY
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| What is his platform? (09/30/2012) |
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From: Mike Vail
Zumbro Township
Here is what Don Springer has done for the taxpayers of Wabasha County:
In 2006 he increased the levy 10:01%
In 2007 he increased the levy 10.93%
In 2008 he incr ... FULL STORY
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| A big thank you (09/26/2012) |
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From: Sheryl Miller and
Debi Wildenborg
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the dedicated individuals who helped with making the 2012 Winona Health Auxiliary Birthday Ball such a ... FULL STORY
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| Approve environmental review petition (09/26/2012) |
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From: Jane Cowgill
I write to encourage the County Board to approve the citizens’ petition for an environmental review of the first frac sand mine about to be permitted in Winona County. Although ... FULL STORY
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| Disappearing ‘Yes’ signs (09/26/2012) |
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From: Roger Reitmaier
Folks have reported their marriage amendment ‘yes’ signs disappearing around town. There was one ‘yes’ sign in Knopp Valley and two ‘no’ signs. After a short time there were o ... FULL STORY
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| New bridge (09/26/2012) |
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From: Reggie McLeod
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (DOT) is planning to build a new bridge across the Main Channel just upstream (west) of the old bridge. The walkway on the old bridge ... FULL STORY
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| Sounds of summer give way to autumn (09/26/2012) |
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Our sunroom is great for dining at eight
or watch all the comings and goings
of neighbors and friends and relatives no end
on the way to beach or mall.
Perhaps we’ll gaze at the moon
because, a ... FULL STORY
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| Vote Jacob (09/26/2012) |
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From: Mary Cichanowski
When the Commissioners were considering zoning changes, Steve Jacob educated the public to the increase of regulations and loss of acreage for development. Steve got people ... FULL STORY
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| Vote Kelly (09/26/2012) |
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From: Mary Cichanowski
Walt Kelly has the business experience and education to make decisions that balance the welfare of the public and business in Winona County. His experience in underground ut ... FULL STORY
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| Voter ID cards (09/26/2012) |
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From: Jim Schultz
Winona
There are more than 3 million registered voters in our state. If each person would pay $10 for these voter photo ID cards this would come to more than 30 million dollars.
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| What a game (09/26/2012) |
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The Vikes beat the 49ers, 24 to 13
Was one good game to be seen
Harvin played great, as did Peterson too
Rudolph was amazing, with touchdowns - two
Greenway played well, feisty as could be
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| Who turned the lights out? (09/26/2012) |
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From: Dean Nuszloch
Utica, Minn.
For the past few years as a semiprofessional truck driver I have noticed the lack of transparency on my nocturnal driving on the Interstate highways in Southeaster ... FULL STORY
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| Beyond stupidity! (09/23/2012) |
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From: David Foss
Galesville, Wis.
Who are a menace to America? Good folks or not so good folks? Is the mess in America being caused by good folks or not so good folks?
Would it be best if good fo ... FULL STORY
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| Friends thank the Slaggie Foundation (09/23/2012) |
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From: Angela Lallemont
President, Friends of the Winona Public Library
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Winona Public Library, I would like to extend a sincere thank you t ... FULL STORY
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| Good summer at garden (09/23/2012) |
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Good summer at garden
From: Patty Karnick
What a summer we had at the Victory Garden!! We saw lots of new faces come for vegetables, and had magnificant harvests. We have been able to deliver ... FULL STORY
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| Little fun at pool (09/23/2012) |
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From: Lisa Woodward
Another summer ended at the Winona Aquatic Center, but with less fun than our family’s past seven summers there. First, new prices for the pool were posted, up significantly fr ... FULL STORY
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| Many thanks, many smiles (09/23/2012) |
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From: Tony and Diane Caldwell
Saturday, September 15, was a beautiful day for a walk. Sunny skies, 70 degrees and Lake Winona proved to be the ideal ingredients for a great day in the park. Oh, we ... FULL STORY
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| School bus question (09/23/2012) |
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From: Sgt. Jacalyn Sticha – Minn. State Patrol
My child’s bus stop is on the highway. There have been a number of events / narrow escapes with vehicles not stopping when they should. What can be ... FULL STORY
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| Slight revision (09/23/2012) |
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From: Merle Hanson
The old church walked the walk of the people they served. It understood the sins of man have been around for as long as we have been living here. It defined the identity of man ... FULL STORY
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| Slight revision (09/23/2012) |
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From: Merle Hanson
The old church walked the walk of the people they served. It understood the sins of man have been around for as long as we have been living here. It defined the identity of man ... FULL STORY
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| Opportunism vs. principle (09/19/2012) |
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From: Don Evanson
Minnesota City
I attended the August regular monthly meeting of the Winona County Republicans (3rd Saturday, 7:30 a.m., Bonnie Rae’s at Rollingstone. They serve a good breakfast ... FULL STORY
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| Protect our land from corporate greed (09/19/2012) |
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From: Barbara Nelson
Take a short trip through southwestern Winona County this fall—and do it soon, because this place is threatened with destruction by corporate greed. Leave Lewiston, the heart o ... FULL STORY
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| Saying is believing (09/19/2012) |
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It doesn’t matter what you say
Who really cares whether you’re an Einstein
Or a terrorist
It’s all an illusion of your minds
Keep on talking, learn to sway others
With your version of truth
What ... FULL STORY
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| Speech given at Dakota Homecoming (09/19/2012) |
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From: John Borman
General Counsel Winona-
Dakota Unity Alliance
The following speech was given at the Veterans Honoring Ceremony at the Great Dakota Gathering on Saturday, September 15th, by Mel ... FULL STORY
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| Thank you, Friends of Will (09/19/2012) |
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From: Dee Cipov and Terry Hawkings, 2012 Co-Chairs, and Volunteer Steering Committee
Thousands of theatergoers who attended the Great River Shakespeare Festival this past summer were greeted by an ... FULL STORY
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| Thanks for Wagon Train (09/19/2012) |
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From: Bruce Montplaisir
Wagon Master
It took a lot of people to make the 29th Annual Wagon Train for Youth a successful event that raised $4,340.75 for the Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minn ... FULL STORY
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| Vikes 20 - Colts 23 (09/19/2012) |
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A game we surely should have won
But with eleven penalties we were done
These penalties were costly, especially two
By Sendejo and Allen, Vikes were through
Ponder, Rudolph, and Walsh too
Along ... FULL STORY
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| What a shame (09/19/2012) |
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From: Steve Cooker
Several months ago a longtime (nearly 40 years) downtown Winona business owner quietly closed his doors and went home to La Crosse, where he drove from six days a week since he w ... FULL STORY
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| What our nation needs (09/19/2012) |
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From: Jean M Gunderson, DNP, RN
I have spent the past 26 years of my life working with systems, families, patients, and communities to promote access, inclusion, health, and care. We are at a cross ... FULL STORY
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| Who is to blame? (09/19/2012) |
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From: David Foss
Galesville, Wis.
Whom can we rightly blame for the dreadful mess in America? The fault lies with good folks. Why? Because most good folks do not go to the polls. ... FULL STORY
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| Continuing the frac sand moratorium (09/16/2012) |
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From: Joan Schnabel
Here’s the current status of frac sand mines in Buffalo County. Barth is now an active mine. Segerstrom expects to become active soon. Strumm is not operational. Klevgard is ... FULL STORY
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| Making tough decisions (09/16/2012) |
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From: Dave Martino
I attended the Wabasha County Town Hall Budget Meeting held on 9/11 in Millville.
The atmosphere upon entering the American Legion Hall was welcoming. A handout was provided w ... FULL STORY
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| The Teen Car Control Clinic (09/16/2012) |
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From: Denise Wernecke
La Crescent, Minn.
Gundersen Lutheran Trauma Center is hosting The Teen Car Control Clinic. If you want to spend some truly quality time with your teenage driver go to this c ... FULL STORY
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