Chaska Letters to the Editor

Thanks to everyone in the community for their continuing support of the Friends of the Chaska Library.

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 am writing regarding the May 23 article "Special Election turnout was 6%" and Chaska Mayor Mark Windschitl's lack of understanding comments.

My point of view on the special election for wards 2 and 4 is that it was a success.

The Walter Hecklin VFW Post 1791 and Auxiliary of Chaska had another successful year.

Thanksgiving is a day when we pause to give thanks for the things we have.

May is Poppy Month. Wear a poppy to show your support!

Three cheers for your participation in the U.S. Postal Service food drive May 11.

Thank you to each the 556 people to took the time to vote in this recent Special Election.

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.

The Scotts company sold lawns to us in the 1950s. Poisoned lawns kill directly and indirectly. There is controversy about visual beauty. We became accustomed to golf course manicured blades of imported grass. Nature has been beautiful for millions of years without the help of the Scotts company.

On Friday, May 3, I was coming from Cooper’s Foods after I did my shopping. I am disabled and use a power chair to get around town taking care of business.

We are writing to encourage participation in the upcoming special election. We are also asking residents to vote for Nate Bostrom.

For over 40 years I have had the opportunity to work with and watch many Chaska City Council members perform their duties.

Thank you to the residents of Chaska who worked diligently to provide an opportunity for the residents of Ward 2 and 4 to have a choice in who will best represent them in all matters concerning the city of Chaska.

The best way to understand a city is to talk to people. I’ve been door-knocking the last few weeks and here’s what I've found. People are worried. They work hard, they have bills to pay, and it gets harder each day to make ends meet. I want to be able to help with that.

I have known Taylor Hubbard 10 years. She is passionate about social issues, works tirelessly, owns her own business, has been very involved in the community in many different ways, and is a long-time resident of Chaska.

I am writing this to urge voters of Ward 4 to support Mike Huang in the special election on May 14.

I understand the community wanting a special election and to be represented by a candidate that was elected rather than appointed, but I strongly believe Mike Huang is the right choice for Chaska.

I have known the Huang family for 11 years and am in full support of Mike Huang to fill Ward 4 Chaska City Council position.

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.

I want to thank all the local Chaska and Carver businesses that have supported us this spring with displaying our VFW Buddy Poppy cards.

I am very happy to offer a letter of support for Mike Huang for the Ward 4 Chaska City Council seat.

Special election Chaska City Council candidate Mike Huang lives in my neighborhood and I wanted to share some perspectives about Mike for those who may not be familiar with him.

I would like to endorse Nate Bostrom for candidate for the Ward 2 Chaska City Council member position.

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.

One common misconception of the petition for equity in Eastern Carver County Schools that was launched on April 21 is that those who organized it are holding the district accountable for the disgraceful actions of the perpetrators. This is untrue.

We are writing to urge our fellow Ward 4 voters to support Mike Huang in the special Chaska City Council election on May 14.

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.

On a recent Sunday afternoon, I door-knocked an area of Chaska in support of a candidate for Chaska City Council.

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).

I have known and worked with Nate Bostrom for over 10 years and I highly endorse him to fill the Ward 2 Chaska City Council position.

There is growing awareness that sexual exploitation and trafficking is a tragic reality in our society.

I'm writing to urge voters in Ward 2 to support Nate Bostrom in the special election on May 14.

Bethesda Lutheran Communities, Inc. has submitted a “Business Subsidy Application” (BSA) to the City of Victoria dated Feb. 22, 2019 requesting the city to subsidize reconstruction of its facilities located at 1501 82nd Street.

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 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.

Great job donors. We went over our goal and collected 100 units during the last blood drive. Also, thanks to the 13 walk-ins and Sue Engelen, a first-time donor.