Monthly Archives: October 2006

Preparations are underway for the 24th annual Thanksgiving Day meal to be held again this year at the high school commons area. Anyone willing to volunteer his/her help Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 22 or on Thursday, Nov. 23 may contact Mary … Continue reading →

By Peter Graham Why are farmers afraid of environmentalists and bureaucrats that seem to feed off of environmental issues and edicts? Because so often those folks have little or no idea what agriculture is all about-or even how important it … Continue reading →

Morrison County Sheriff Michel Wetzel is alerting senior citizens to be on the lookout for a scam being conducted by someone claiming to be from AARP Healthcare Options. According to reports received by the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office, a senior … Continue reading →

On Saturday, Oct. 28, at approximately 8:38 p.m., deputies of the Benton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a traffic accident at the intersection of Benton County Roads 5 and 9 in northeast Benton County. William Lyman Hull, 48, residing in … Continue reading →

Regardless of the outcome of the Nov. 7 election, it is hard to argue that the winner of the Eighth District House race will not be the voter. Both candidates, Rod Grams and Jim Oberstar, would serve the district well … Continue reading →

We believe Hennepin County Attorney Amy Klobuchar should be the next U.S. senator from Minnesota. She is an impressive candidate, and would be an effective senator. While there are many important issues in the race, the war in Iraq seems … Continue reading →

To the Editor: Last year my 15-year-old got into some legal trouble. I wrote a letter to the county attorney asking for a harsh punishment to teach him a lesson. He got restitution. I later learned the attorney that day … Continue reading →

By Chris Schafer PIERZ – Healy High senior Steven Gall will represent the Pioneers at the boys class A state cross country meet Nov. 4. Gall earned the state bid by placing fourth in the Section 5A meet Oct. 26 … Continue reading →

By Chris Schafer COLD SPRING – The Little Falls boys and girls cross country teams raced to 11th place finishes at the Section Eight AA cross country meet Oct. 26 in Cold Spring. The Flyer boys finished with a team … Continue reading →

To the Editor: Congratulations to the Little Falls mayor and city council members on the good rating from Moody’s. Like most Minnesota cities whose Local Government Aid (LGA) from the state was severely cut by a large percent, Little Falls … Continue reading →

To the Editor: On Nov. 7 the voters of Minnesota will have the opportunity to confirm the theory that taxes on items related to transportation should be dedicated to transportation. Currently a major source of revenue for the state is … Continue reading →

To the Editor: In the race for mayor of Little Falls, there is only one candidate who I believe meets the qualities of integrity, character and ability necessary to fill this important position. That person is Mike LeMieur. Mike LeMieur … Continue reading →

To the Editor: It seems like Greg Blaine’s opponent, Al Doty, has played both sides of the abortion issue-depending on which audience is in front of him. Promising to try to reduce the number of abortions by prevention is not … Continue reading →

To the Editor: In response to a letter by Mr. Don Klinker in the Oct. 22 Record yes, Central Minnesota Ethanol Cooperative had the right to and did pay their loan obligation early. As a banker knows, when someone is … Continue reading →

To the Editor: In the race for Alderman-At-Large, there is really only one candidate who seems to know what the problems are facing Little Falls and has solutions and ideas to solve them. That person is Brian Crowder. I appreciate … Continue reading →

To the Editor: I’m writing to express my support for Brian-Paul Crowder, who is a candidate for alderman-at-large in the Nov. 7 elections for Little Falls City Council. I’ve known Brian for about 15 years, and in that time I’ve … Continue reading →

To the Editor: I am writing to encourage Morrison County eligible voters to vote for Lorna Lange for county auditor. Lorna would bring not only an invaluable knowledge in the area of finance, including the budget process but also outstanding … Continue reading →

To the Editor: I have a concern about one of our mayor candidates: Mike LeMieur, you have been on the city council for two years and according to your Oct. 15 ad in the Morrison County Record you want to … Continue reading →

To the Editor: As a first term legislator, Senator Paul Koering has done a great deal to help our active duty military men and women and the veterans who served before them. As a member of the Veterans Affairs Committee, … Continue reading →

To the Editor: We had the pleasure of meeting Greg Blaine shortly after moving to the Little Falls area six years ago. Greg Blaine is an honest, hard-working and conscientious gentleman. He possesses a strong desire to learn and advocate … Continue reading →

To the Editor: I have worked in health care for the past 30 years and I see the needs of nursing home residents on a daily basis. Nursing home residents are among our most vulnerable neighbors. They, and their families, … Continue reading →

To the Editor: This past June, the U.S. Supreme Court declared that federal authority does not reach every wetland, puddle and ditch in the nation, but Rep. Jim Oberstar believes it should. Mr. Oberstar’s bill (HR 1356) attempts to overturn … Continue reading →

To the Editor: I have known Brian Crowder for 20 years and encourage you to vote for him for the Alderman-At-Large position with the Little Falls city government. Brian keeps himself well informed about business and government matters and would … Continue reading →

To the Editor: For decades, MCCL and national lobbying groups have been trying to overturn Roe v. Wade and make abortions illegal. They’ve gotten nowhere, despite the fact that Republicans have been in charge of the state and national governments … Continue reading →

To the Editor: There’s a real difference between the candidates you’re voting to send to St. Paul this year, and that difference is on an issue that affects almost everyone … the high cost of health care. The Republicans (including … Continue reading →

To the Editor: The $300 million cut resulting from the vehicle tax being used on transportation could increase taxes, and take away from other funding needed, such as healthcare and education. Schools could have larger class sizes with cuts of … Continue reading →

To the Editor: I have had the honor and privilege to work with Brad Bennett for the last ten years. I’ve worked with Brad while he held the position of sergeant, lieutenant, and his current position as captain. Brad has … Continue reading →

To the Editor: Minnesota’s roads do need improvement. But it can’t be done at the expense of other crucial priorities like education, health care, and human services. Minnesota’s General Fund would lose $300 million per year, some of which is … Continue reading →

To the Editor: I support Brian Middendorf for county attorney. I have known Brian for seven and one-half years and believe he has proven his commitment to our community. He is actively involved with organizations that affect our children like … Continue reading →