Letters to the Editor

I am sure by now most people know that Gohmann’s Foods will be closing the end of February. Thinking of this myself, I am disheartened and saddened, though I sympathize and emphathize with the devastating medical issues. Gene and Gloria Gohmann are strong pillars of the Kimball community. I have enjoyed, through my years in…

This is for the person(s) who hit and destroyed our mailbox and post Friday night by Watkins and didn’t come and say they did it or say they will replace it. There will be a cost to put up a new one. It is very sad to come out and see the damage that was…

The United States banking industry is currently experiencing a series of small bank acquisitions by much larger credit unions. This expansion is of public interest as it serves to reduce federal, state and local tax bases. You see, while credit unions and banks provide substantially the same financial services, credit unions are exempt from state…

An estimated one million people in the U.S. live with Parkinson’s disease, the second-most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s. Symptoms vary, but can include tremors; difficulty with balance, swallowing, chewing and speaking; and cognitive impairment. April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and I, along with the St. Cloud Area Parkinson’s Support Group urge everyone in the…

This Earth Day, we are grateful for our region’s natural resources. With the approach of Earth Day on April 22, we at the Meeker Soil and Water Conservation District are reflecting on the wonderful natural resources we get to enjoy in Meeker County. Our District is grateful for the opportunity to work with members of…

I recently submitted a legislative column where I explained how, for me, serving as a State Representative always will be about the people. Today, I would like to expand upon that message. Part of my column touched on my open-door policy and explained how constituent engagement is the cornerstone of my public service. Yes, this…

Tickets are on sale now for a FungusAmongus Players double- feature: “Old Herbaceous” and “Foxfire.” Kurt Schulz stars in “Old Herbaceous,” a one-man show sprinkled with wisdom and humor. Expect storytelling at its finest from Herbert Pinnegar, lifelong gardener for an English manor house, as he shares lessons about life and caring for one another.…

Now that Polar Vortex Jayden has moved on and we are headed for a brief warm up, we need our customers’ help. Postal carriers have suffered serious injuries related to slips, trips and falls due to icy and snow covered walkways and porch steps. Preventing a slip or bad fall can be as easy as…

It was approximately 14 years ago that my husband and I made the decision to move to a small-town community, with proximity to St. Cloud. We were at the beginning stages of marriage and getting ready to set down roots to build a family together when we started our search for a home. It quickly…

As an EV-W graduate, parent, and teacher, I know firsthand what an exceptional school district Eden Valley-Watkins is. Our school is essential to keep our communities thriving and is in need of repairs and updates. The November 6 referendum will focus on safety and maintenance. Student safety at the Eden Valley Elementary will be a…