Looking at the big picture: letter to the editor by Randy Edinger
Posted on 14. Jul, 2010 by Letter to the Editor in Elections, Letter to the Editor, Politics, State Legislature
Both candidates for state representative from District 53A, Rep. Paul Gardner and Linda Runbeck, have served in the legislature, so we have the opportunity to compare their records and what they’ve said about the issues. Let’s look at health care, for example. When Runbeck was in the legislature, some hospitals were forcing new mothers to [...]
Save our lakes: letter to the editor by Kathy Tomsich
Posted on 07. Jul, 2010 by Letter to the Editor in Elections, Environment, Letter to the Editor, Politics, State Legislature
The informative series “Losing Our Lakes” published June 20-22 in the Star Tribune revealed that the degradation of Minnesota lakes and rivers is often caused by people who live near or recreate on these bodies of waters. It documented the inadequacy of local government enforcement as illustrated by the frequency with which variances are given [...]
Letter to the editor by Jerry Jacobs
Posted on 01. Mar, 2010 by Chris Dohman in Elections, Letter to the Editor, People, State Legislature
Dear Editor, I want to tell you about my neighbors here in Shoreview. I recently attended my political caucus and from my little precinct we have sent Phil Krinkie, Mady Reiter and Paul Gardner to state offices. Now I’ve met a new neighbor, John Kappler, and he too is from precinct #4. John is running [...]
Letter to the editor by Rick Mons
Posted on 25. Feb, 2010 by Letter to the Editor in Letter to the Editor, Ramsey County, State Legislature
My name is Rick Mons and we live in Shoreview, Minnesota. I am writing as a parent and guardian for our son, Alec. Alec is a 24 year old man with Down Syndrome. He lives at home and the only publicly funded social service he receives is through a non-profit provider named Merrick. These services [...]
Letter to the editor by Jack Munich
Posted on 13. Feb, 2010 by Letter to the Editor in Letter to the Editor, Politics, State Legislature
I was pleased to learn that State Representative Paul Gardner began this year’s legislative session by formally apologizing for disparaging comments he made about colleagues last year. However, the content of his apology was hollow by any measure. For those who missed it, here is the entirety of his penance: “In May of last year [...]
