LETTERS
Xcel’s proposals will benefit city
Questions have been raised recently about our proposals to extend the life of the Prairie Island plant by 20 years and increase its output, and the impact they will have on the Red Wing community and its ability to provide public safety services in the event of an emergency, as well as our overall contribution in taxes to Red Wing and other government entities.By Mark Schimmel, Welch , November 07, 2009
Don’t just print more money
Is the economy nearing the tipping point? In the 1970s the Feds increased the printing of money by 13 percent. The result was inflation. This inflation led to interest rates at 20 percent.By Deb Roschen, Zumbro Falls, Minn. , November 06, 2009
Urge council to reject port’s levy hike
Even with the public’s concerns over the yet unknown methods to be enacted by the City Council to resolve the issues of the Port Authority’s fiscal instabilities, the council will vote on Resolution 6040 proposing the 2010 Special Taxing District Levies — Port Authority General Levy in the amount of $325,000.By Sue Oelkers, Red Wing , November 05, 2009
Port Authority is in systemic failure
Change is hard for everyone when the status quo seems such a safe haven. Hard economic times call for tough, timely decisions.By Bill Federbusch, Red Wing , November 05, 2009
What’s with the balloons?
I saw the picture in the Oct. 31/Nov. 1 Red Wing Republican Eagle. I believe that Domestic Assault Awareness Month was a good thing.By Alice Albertson, Red Wing , November 04, 2009
Follow the lessons of universal caring
There is one very important voice missing from the health care debate. It was the first loud and clear voice that said medical miracles were not reserved for the rich and the privileged.By Paul Drotos, Red Wing , November 04, 2009
Bakk has qualities state needs
In 2010, Minnesotans will elect a new governor. It’s been more than 20 years since a Democrat held this office and we need a bold leader who will move the state forward.By Steve Murphy, Red Wing , November 01, 2009
It is not just about the money
Yes, Red Wing is very concerned about funding for public safety (R-E, Oct. 28).By John Howe, Red Wing , November 01, 2009
Balance care of self and others
When building our house 19 years ago, friends introduced us to the “Golden Triangle” of construction: cost, quality and time.By Ted Tollefson, Frontenac , October 31, 2009
Focus on solving port’s problem
During my 30 years as an employee of the Minnesota Department of Corrections, I frequently reminded those under my supervision not to bring me the problem.By Dick Diercks, Red Wing , October 31, 2009
Future is with renewable energy
Despite Rep. Steve Drazkowski’s characterization (R-E, Oct. 17), Minnesota’s Renewable Energy Standard is a very popular and successful policy that has generated economic development all across our state.By Yvonne Prettner-Solon Duluth, Minn. , October 30, 2009
‘Pooling’ would aid our schools
The Pioneer Press article Oct. 17 titled “Prognosis improves for public insurance” summarizes the resurfacing potential of a federal government-run insurance plan as prospectively “bright.” Great.By Tim Bowes, Red Wing , October 30, 2009
Book about Sheldon is real gift
What a delight to see that Tom Olson’s book, “Sheldon’s Gift,” has been published and is now available locally.By Peggy Rehder, Red Wing , October 30, 2009
SteppsUp helps many agencies
We are some of the recipients of the 2009 SteppsUp grant for our respective non-profit organizations, and wish to express our thanks to Barbara Haley, administrator, and Lee Finholm, our cohort mentor, for the excellent sessions we have been privileged to attend.By Kris Kvols , October 30, 2009
Wind energy is good bet for us
With all due respect to Rep. Steve Drazkowski, I take exception with several comments in his column “Thank state government for the wind hubbub” (R-E, Oct. 17).By Dean Opsahl, Goodhue , October 30, 2009
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