LETTERS
Port striving for stable economy
Of course I read with considerable interest the “Time to craft a new vision for the Port Authority” editorial (R-E, Nov. 14).By Myron White, Red Wing , November 20, 2009
Don’t let our freedoms erode
I am an 82-year-young widow. My husband and I raised three competent and successful daughters. We now have six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.By Ruth Maloney, Wanamingo , November 20, 2009
Legislation will cost big bucks
What do the bailout bill, the Cap and Trade bill and the Obamacare bill all have in common?By John Adams, Mazeppa , November 19, 2009
Keep bridge open to foot traffic
City Council members voted to remove two bridges on the Cannon Bottoms Road, believing that they were “painted into a corner” with the bid from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (R-E, Nov. 11.)By Harold Poylio, Red Wing , November 18, 2009
Get ready to light up the holidays
Just as delightful as a colorful winter parade and carolers entertaining throughout the streets, the addition of St. Brigid’s at Hi-Park’s Festival of Trees to the Holiday Stroll will transport the community into the true holiday spirit.By Cheryl Smith, Red Wing , November 15, 2009
Accept that we can’t always win
Once again, John Kline has started talking about victory, but this time it is in Afghanistan (R-E, Nov. 4). After spending his last six years espousing a failed strategy in Iraq, suddenly he is claiming that “there is no time to wait” for victory in Afghanistan.By Paul Drotos, Red Wing , November 13, 2009
Find alternative to industrial wind
Goodhue Wind has filed an amended wind permit application. See Minnesota PUC docket 08 1233.By Rick Conrad, Goodhue , November 12, 2009
Understand, defend Constitution
These are troubling times for most Americans. For if they are not absorbed in matters directly affecting them — jobs, mortgages, health insurance, college tuition — they are concerned about the compelling problems affecting the country — the economy, Iraq-Afghanistan, global warming and global unrest.By Richard Johnson, Wacouta , November 12, 2009
Honesty commended
Hats off to the two young gentlemen who found a stash of cash (10 twenty-dollar bills) lying on the floor at Hanisch Bakery Friday afternoon and turned it into the clerk behind the counter.By Laura Anderson, Red Wing , November 11, 2009
Respond to cries of uninsured
Paul Drotos hit the nail on the head with his letter (R-E, Nov. 4) on health care. How should we, the richest, most technologically advanced and well-educated society in the world, respond to the cries of the uninsured?By Jerry Olson, Red Wing , November 11, 2009
RWHS is cold
Red Wing High School does not turn on the heat until about mid-January. By that time the school and most of its classes are very cold.By Emily Clerico, Red Wing , November 08, 2009
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
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