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Opinion

Leave the Democratic signs alone

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: Another weekend, and another round of Democratic sign thefts in Marshall. As Chair of the Lyon County Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, I am tired of getting calls, texts, and messages from people whose Democratic signs were stolen, particularly Harris/Walz signs. Some people ...

Sometimes you just gotta do it

Local Columns

It’s so easy to not do something, isn’t it? We create numerous excuses and reasons to delay or pause that thing — that’s something we are all good at doing. Maybe that delaying tactic is found within our personalities, our habits or our humanoid genes. No matter the root of that ...

That burns

Local Columns

Cresting the western edge of a recently-added favorite section of public access land on my phone’s hunting app, the private acreage to the south came easily into view. It was noticeable this particular morning not due to the yellow border signs or the old fenceline that separated my hunting ...

Calf pen politics

Community Voices

Another presidential election is rapidly bearing down upon us. As in previous elections, polls show that the candidate many Americans prefer is the one named None Of The Above. Why is this? What is the cause of this widespread voter dissatisfaction? The answer lies in one of the most ...

Vote for Schwartz for city council

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: As Marshall voters in Ward #2 reflect on the strong pool of candidates for City Council, please consider Amanda Schwartz for this position. She is a life-long resident of Marshall, a mother of young children and owner/operator of a small business. She is also actively involved ...

Vote for Sturrock to serve on city council

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: David Sturrock is running for Marshall City Council in Ward Two. I have known David for many years through his work in our community. He has volunteered for a number of community groups, including Cub and Boy Scouts, the Chamber of Commerce and for his church. As a parent ...