Letters to the Editor

This letter is in reference to the recent conditional use permit submitted for the A-80 zoning district to construct a telecommunication tower. I am a recent homeowner located at 12663 103rd Ave. in Kimball; directly adjacent to the property proposed for this tower. We moved to Kimball because we saw the beauty of the land…

One doesn’t have to look very far to find a news story about a disaster somewhere. One day it is a flood, another day a hurricane or a tornado. Somewhere there are people who need help and it seems that there is no shortage of people who are willing to help. We hear the same…

Jan. 21, 2022 Living in Central Minnesota, many of us take for granted our understanding of where our food comes from. As the greater public continues to become more disconnected from the important role Minnesota farms play in putting wholesome and nutritious food on our plates, it is increasingly important to find ways to connect…

I would like to thank you for your hard work and dedication to keep the Tri-County area informed regarding news, sports, and happenings in our area. No longer having children in school and not as many connections of old, it is nice to see pictures and hear stories of our small-town happenings. We have many…

Today, we are at the crossroads. On one hand, we have the growing threats of climate change which threatens us with fires, droughts, and violent weather. On the other hand, we have government that is increasingly being captured by special interests which – as a result of the 2010 Supreme Court decision known as Citizens…

Letter to the Editor Thank you to Howe and Demuth for supporting police officers and public safety efforts during legislative session. On behalf of our state’s police officers, corrections officers, and dispatchers, we’re writing to publicly say “thank you” to Senator Jeff Howe and Representative Lisa Demuth for their steadfast support of increased public safety…

The evolution of consumer technology over the last several decades has required significant internal changes to the 911 system. With all the changes, when emergency help is needed, it’s still 911 (to you and me). Here are a few of the major changes. The 911 system first started in 1968 and was based on rotary…

To the Editor, While partisan divisions continue to dominate the debate about our nation’s energy future, Legislators in St. Paul are considering a proposal that can unite our state behind a clean, home-grown energy opportunity. By incentivizing fuel stations to offer higher blends of biofuels and expanded E15 sales, Minnesota can fuel a more prosperous…

Say yes to biofuels, no to unfair mandates I own and operate Land O’Lakes Oil and Propane in Kimball – providing fuels in this community for 92 years – and I am writing to you today to let you know more about how an E15 mandate would hurt my business and hundreds of other retailers.…