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Opinion

On the Porch

Local Columns

The social news or gossip columns in the old newspapers are always fascinating to read. A special section in the newspaper was devoted to the social media of the day. The whereabouts of local people and events were often featured in these columns. Here are a few from The News Messenger of Lyon ...

Thanksgiving Day a time for everyone to get together

Community Voices

This week we had the yearly chance to fill up on turkey, potatoes, dressing, cooked vegetables, cranberries, pumpkin pie, and at least one or two other favorites. It was Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, a day when everyone is encouraged to gather with family or friends for a huge dinner. The ...

City busy moving projects and work forward as year ends

Community Voices

As the City of Marshall nears the approaching final weeks of the year, the city has been busy with ensuring we carry forward and finish projects and initiatives we started this past year. The proposed new Marshall Aquatic Center, which has the support of a voter approved sales tax referendum, ...

Breaking out in song

Community Voices

Last Sunday, I met daughter Anna in Minneapolis where we attended Les Misérables at the Orpheum Theater. This is about my tenth time seeing Les Misérables. It is somewhere between a guilty pleasure and an addiction. I’ve always liked musicals, in person and on stage. Film is not at all ...

Speaking out on sanctuary cities

Letters to the Editor

Can residents and stakeholders influence whether a city adopts or repeals sanctuary city policies in Minnesota? Yes, residents and stakeholders can influence whether a city in Minnesota adopts or repeals sanctuary city policies. Residents and stakeholders can express their opinions through ...

Thanksgiving day to unite to give thanks

Community Voices

This week, families across our state are gathering to spend quality time together, give thanks, and, of course, eat some delicious Minnesota-raised turkey. We all know we live in divided times. But this Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for the fact that what unites us as Minnesotans is far ...