To the Editor: Why do we need voter ID, when no conviction of voter fraud was found in Minnesota? When a reward of $1,000 was offered, none were found. Why, when the language isn’t even written yet? This is like paying money for something, not knowing what. If you agree with voter ID, please send  Read more »

To the Editor: If you watched our Legislature this session instead of listening to the stories they send home afterwards, you’d see this was truly a do-nothing legislature. They’ve certainly done nothing for average working people. What did we really need? Jobs. Decent paying jobs with benefits. What did Republicans give us? Now they’re calling  Read more »

To the Editor: Spring is here and we all welcome it with open arms. It’s the time of year to get out the lawn mowers, the boats, the campers and everything else that we enjoy this time of year. We want to give all our spring and summer equipment the big once over to make  Read more »

To the Editor: I wish to thank Rep. Mike LeMieur, R-Little Falls, and Rep. John Ward, DFL-Brainerd, for taking time to meet with area constituents who recently traveled to St. Paul. Unfortunately, Sen. Paul Gazelka did not make himself available. Although we had a tentative time to meet, he never did make himself available. After  Read more »

To the Editor: Obama is under a lot of pressure now because of the high price of gasoline. He says it is not his fault (nothing is ever his fault). He has been pushing windmills, solar and algae as the energy of the future, with our tax dollars, and with nothing but failure. During his  Read more »

To the Editor: Recent news has reported what are confusing statements on the campaign trail regarding the “theology” or biblical witness regarding creation and “Mom’s” place in the whole thing. There have been statements referring to creation as being there simply to make life easier for people, especially for those who are able to capture  Read more »

To the Editor: There were several disappointing “no” votes in the State Government Innovation Committee, March 19. Sen. Paul Gazelka was one, voting against allowing racinos and using the revenue to fund higher education in Minnesota. Racinos are a smart idea, and nearly 80 percent of Minnesotans agree. On top of the dollars these facilities  Read more »

To the Editor: Many Republican legislators now claim they want to pay back some of the money “borrowed” from our school districts. As adjournments (and elections) grow nearer, the Republicans have learned that their tricks to “balance” the budget didn’t fool voters. The people wanted to increase taxes on the wealthiest, but Republicans refused to  Read more »

To the Editor: With gas prices increasing and oil dependence still high, our country needs to find a legitimate, sustainable solution to meet our growing energy demand. The Obama administration has made some much needed progress by improving fuel efficiency standards on vehicles. This should save 3.5 million barrels of oil per day by 2030.  Read more »

To the Editor: Abraham Lincoln told us the American government should be of the people, by the people and for the people. We all grew up thinking that meant “all” the people — until now. Now the super-rich have taken over control of the Republican Party and begun their attempt to control all of us.  Read more »

To the Editor: I commend Susy Prosapio (March 25 issue) and others for picking up trash along roads and ditches. I encourage others to join in the effort to make a difference. To the people who toss empty cans, bottles, wrappers, etc. most of these items are recyclable. That means no cost to you. Let’s  Read more »

To the Editor: There are a couple of Republican senators in St. Paul who want to double the tax on a pack of cigarettes. I guess their “no new taxes” doesn’t apply when they want to put the screws to a minority. But that’s the Republican way, take from the poor and give to the  Read more »

To the Editor: If you ask our local Republican legislators, Mike LeMieur and Paul Gazelka, they’ll tell you voter fraud is such a serious problem that we need a constitutional amendment establishing Voter ID to prevent it. If you ask our local election judges or auditors, they’ll tell you voter fraud hasn’t been a problem  Read more »

To the Editor: My name is Jeffrey J. Jelinski. I am a resident of Belle Prairie Township and currently your communications supervisor at the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office. In last week’s Morrison County Record,  there was a letter signed by Jeffrey J. Jelinski, Ward 1. I neither approve or disapprove of the letter. I simply  Read more »

To the Editor: Redistricting put Sen. Paul Gazelka in District 10 as the only incumbent state senator. I thought he’d run for re-election there. He’s represented Crow Wing County for almost four years, first as representative and then as senator. But he’s abandoning them and moving here where he’s a complete stranger to many. He  Read more »