This is in response to "Home for history? Historical Society submits Village Hall proposal," (June 6).
As someone with close relatives and friends who are insulin-dependent diabetics, the most disappointing outcome of this year’s legislative session was the failure of Alec Smith Emergency Insulin Act to be enacted into law.
I had the opportunity to read through the letter from Vince Beaudette last week regarding institutional racism and I was personally offended ("Cudgel of accusations," May 23).
I’d like to respond to the letter from Vince Beaudette that appeared in the May 23 newspaper ("Cudgel of accusations," May 23).
I would like to take a moment to thank everyone who was involved in the recent Chaska City Council special election — especially the voters.
There are only a handful of birds that elicit pure excitement and joy when it shows up at your backyard feeding station.
In recent decades, American lawmakers, courts, schools, and entertainers have gone to great lengths to outlaw and ridicule racial injustice.
Odds are you know someone who drives school bus, or your kids ride the school bus.
I would like to thank the city of Chanhassen for the exhilarating moment.
There were letters in a Minneapolis paper from people who think drivers of gas-efficient cars are not paying their fair share to maintain our road infrastructure.
The Rotary Club of Chanhassen is seeking nominations for its annual Distinguished Service Award.
I am biracial, both white and east Indian. My parents were not rich, but did everything they could to make sure my brother and I experienced living in other countries. I had the privilege of learning with people from different cultures in public schools in the Caribbean, Europe and India.
As the Minnesota legislative session nears its end, there are two gun control bills still to be decided. The Democrats will assuredly use the attack at the Poway synagogue to bolster their position — even though the investigation is in the early stages.
For the past four years, I have utilized therapy on and off for a variety of reasons. I started in college when I was experiencing terrible homesickness. I later transferred colleges and moved back home, and during that time I went to therapy for anxiety and general unhappiness in life.
I would like to voice my concerns about the District 112 initiatives around Empower and standards-based grading (SBG).
Last month, the Association of Minnesota Counties created a transportation funding resolution for all counties to consider. To date, nearly 60 percent of Minnesota’s counties have passed the resolution, including Carver County earlier this month.
There is growing awareness that sexual exploitation and trafficking is a tragic reality in our society.
I am a resident of District 47B and am represented by Greg Boe.
At the Chanhassen City Council meeting last Monday, the reason Chanhassen voted for a new mayor was on full display.
This letter is in response to the commentary provided by Mr. Douglas Braunworth basically stating that diverse teachers are not needed in District 112 because most students are white ("Teaching and diversity," Feb. 21).
Gov. Tim Walz recently announced a plan to move Minnesota's electrical energy generation to 100 percent "green energy" by 2050. This means wind turbines and solar arrays would be the source for our electricity.
I think it is great that the Carver, Scott, Dakota CAP agency is offering to host a poverty simulation training for elected officials on March 22.
I am old enough to remember a time when my mother was not allowed to open a bank account in her own name; a time when my older, married sister was dismissed from her teaching job simply because she was pregnant; a time when my high school friends and I asked to start a girls’ swim team and w…
I attended a townhall meeting recently hosted by Congressman Dean Phillips that was intended to educate and sell his constituents on HR1. Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon attended also to help explain and sell HR1.
It has been legally accepted that Prince Rogers Nelson left no will. He did, however, leave his thoughts, his views, and his philosophy.
Last week, Councilman Jerry McDonald wrote a letter to the editor entitled “What is the future of Lake Ann Park?” regarding the development of the Prince property by developer, Lennar, and the upcoming public hearings and council meetings on the topic. I wanted to respond to the letter becau…
Our sincere gratitude goes to Charter Bank in Chaska, and in particular their branch manager Melissa Carlson.
On behalf of my family, I want to express my sincere gratitude for the show of support at my mother's celebration of life.
As the Minnesota Legislature is considering the legalization of recreational marijuana, they are sending mixed messages and ignoring the medical research.
Sen. Scott Jensen, District 47, I can't believe that you are co-sponsoring a bill before the Minnesota Legislature to propose the legalization of recreational marijuana.
I am so proud of state Sen. Scott Jensen for being bold enough to co-author a bill starting a discussion about legalizing cannabis in Minnesota.
There were a couple of letters in the paper in response to my Jan. 24 column, "Political party power struggle, that I felt I needed a response ("Columnist needs to re-read news" and "Dial down the Rhetoric," Jan. 31).
I just read Jim Weygand's article in the paper ("Political party power struggle," Jan. 24).
Jim Weygand needs to re-read the news and become informed with regard to what President Donald Trump wants at our southern border ("Political party power struggle," Jan. 24).
I am glad to see discussion over how to address the opioid epidemic here in Minnesota.
I couldn’t help but notice the hidden numbers in your (Jan. 3) article related to the 4.9 percent levy increase by Carver County.
First and foremost, I want to thank you for giving me this opportunity to serve our great city. Your support and encouragement has humbled and inspired me, and I greatly look forward to serving you all over the next four years.
As the Christmas season winds down, thank you to the Chanhassen Public Works employees and other personnel that were responsible for the lights and decorations on the city hall and adjacent properties.
Winter is here, which is a good time to reflect on our summer gardens.
Commissioner Gayle Degler dishonors my brother.
I want to thank Carver County, the Senate District 47 DFL and, most importantly, all of my volunteers and supporters for their incredible commitment and sacrifice for our campaign. The recount is complete and it demonstrated that our democratic process is strong and robust.
Dec. 14 is the anniversary of the Newtown school shootings that killed 20 kindergartners and first-graders, along with six educators.
Imagine yourself, Archer Amorosi’s dad, having done nothing wrong, being locked in the back seat of a patrol car. You have no clue that in a short time you would be witnessing your only son’s death.
A letter to the editor ("Exercise some presidential power") in the Nov. 22 issue included a statement that implied that not eating a turkey would also mean that you would not be ingesting hormones. That implies that turkeys are being raised utilizing added hormones in their rations.
I am excited and humbled that you, the citizens of Victoria, have chosen me to represent you for the next four years on City Council.
All I want for Christmas is a peaceful season of sparkling lights and warm meals that I can share with my husband and children. The most I want to worry about is if the local outdoor rinks are frozen over for my young hockey players.
While President Donald Trump is pardoning two turkeys for Thanksgiving, every one of us can exercise that same presidential power by choosing a non-violent Thanksgiving observance.
