COMMENTARIES
Computers help kids explore their world
Last month a unique partnership between business — IBM Corp. — and nonprofit — Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation — focused on a common desire shared by parents and educators in the region: that all young children are well prepared for a life of learning.By Tim Penny , November 06, 2009
Now is not the time to wait
Six months ago I shared my great confidence in the course our commander in chief was charting to achieve victory in Afghanistan.By Rep. John Kline, U.S. House District 2 , November 05, 2009
Port Authority lacks effectiveness
In recent weeks there have been several meetings concerning the current financial crisis facing the Red Wing Port Authority.By By Phyllis Federbusch, Robert Hedin, Art Kenyon, Kristin Koplin, Rich Lyons, Sue Oelkers and Bunny Petersen, Red Wing , November 02, 2009
We need a national dairy policy
The past year has been a very difficult time for Wisconsin dairy farmers and their families. I have heard the personal stories from farmers across the state who are going to extraordinary lengths to get through this crisis.By Rep. Ron Kind, D-Wis. , October 30, 2009
Come walk in educators’ shoes
When I became president of Education Minnesota nearly three years ago, one of my goals was to get us as educators to reach out to the business community to build relationships so that together we could help make the case for great public schools.By Tom Dooher, Education Minnesota , October 29, 2009
Maintaining infrastructure pays in the end 
A recent article reported on the work being done throughout the city for renewing pavement on many streets (R-E, Oct. 3).
By Denny Tebbe, Red Wing , October 21, 2009
Safe winter driving starts here
If you have stepped outside within the past week, you will realize that summer has slipped away, fall is in full gear and winter is just around the corner.
By Greg Isakson, Goodhue County Public Works Director , October 16, 2009
Keep promise to our children
As students throughout Minnesota settle into a new school year, area schools, like many around the country, are coping with the stifling effects of the recession.
By Rep. John Kline, U.S. House District 2 , October 08, 2009
Ask people about health care and address all its problems
I have followed with interest the progress or lack thereof on health care reform. I agree that some reform is needed and, as a semi-retired health benefits consultant, I would like to offer some points as constructive ideas.
By Ron Schiemann, Red Wing , October 07, 2009
State cuts translate into property tax hikes
Recently, mayors from several small towns and regional hubs have been traveling around Minnesota to call attention to the impacts that Gov. Pawlenty’s cuts to Local Government Aid are having on their communities.
By Steve Murphy, DFL-Red Wing , October 05, 2009
Join firefighters in preventing burns and fires
Once a child touches a hot stove, as the cliché goes, he learns his lesson: Stay away from a hot stove.
By Tom Schneider, Red Wing Fire Chief , October 03, 2009
Our governments can live within their means
Not long ago, I made my way down to Wabasha to visit the beautiful National Eagle Center.
By Tim Kelly, Red Wing , September 29, 2009
Don’t let fear prevent change
On Sept. 9, President Obama gave a stellar presentation in support of universal health care coverage for the citizens of the United States.
By Dr. Charles Nicolosi, Red Wing , September 16, 2009
Older workers are helping lead us to succeed
People are living longer and that is leading to new attitudes about work and retirement.
By Tim Penny, Southern Minnesota Initiative Fund , September 15, 2009
Presidents, politics, education converge
Today, a view prevails that education is too important to leave to educators.
By Roger Sween, Red Wing , September 09, 2009
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