LETTERS
Letter - Farmers are proud to feed the world 
In response to the letter from Alan Roebke about “elite farmers,” [February 10] the hair stands up on the back of my neck when individuals write and don’t have the facts.
March 03, 2010
Letter - American farmers work around the clock
In response to the letter February 10 by Alan Roebke, he stated that our district’s farmers are the “financial elite” and that “even with record income over the last four years, still receive annual government subsidy checks, plus an even bigger perk of subsidized crop insurance.”
March 03, 2010
Letter - Every action causes a reaction
After reading Mark Thronson’s letter on “People can live without football,” I had to respond to his opinion on not wanting a new stadium for the Vikings.
March 03, 2010
Letter - Fun evening, good cause
A belated thank you to staff, volunteers and patrons for this year’s “A Night at the Runestone Museum” (so specifically named as to not conflict with the movie title).
February 26, 2010
Letter - Ounce of prevention
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
February 26, 2010
Letter - Repentance can change us all
Brother Peterson very appropriately says in his Ash Wednesday letter to Echo Press that there is revisionism in the churches.
February 24, 2010
Letter - Why raise incomes of those better off?
I would like to express my feelings of disapproval and disappointment in the Douglas County Board of Commissioners.
February 24, 2010
Letter - Keep Bonnie Hunt TV show
I so enjoy the Bonnie Hunt show during coffee break and want to give this information to others who feel likewise but don’t know where to voice their opinion to save the show, which is scheduled to be cancelled.
February 24, 2010
Letter - Law could save lives on the brink
I recently lost my great-nephew, Josh. He was only 19 years old. He took his own life from depression.
February 24, 2010
Letter - Thank you for the support
These past weeks have been the hardest that we have ever had to deal with in our lifetime.
February 19, 2010
Letter - Here's some kindness suggestions
“Kindness is the connection that links us all together and strengthens the bonds within our communities, neighborhoods and families.” – Rosalynn Carter, former first lady of the United States.
February 19, 2010
Letter - Take a second look at disc golf course
Ironic that the city fathers are wanting to promote a healthier population, yet are unwilling, seemingly, to negotiate a solution for the often used Frisbee golf course.
February 19, 2010
Letter - Protect the animals, help the economy
In these times of economic uncertainty, our state legislators are wondering what they can do to improve the economy. One thing they can do is vote in support of SF 7/ HF 253, the Puppy/Kitten Mill bill.
February 19, 2010
Letter - Commit a random act of kindness
A simple gesture, a kind word, or a random act of kindness can go a long way.
The Alexandria Kiwanis Club is sponsoring the 14th annual Random Act of Kindness Week, February 21-27, in an effort to bring awareness to the power of kindness.
February 17, 2010
Letter - People can live without football
As an avid Minnesota sports fan, I sincerely question the need for either a tax-supported or even privately-financed stadium for the Minnesota Vikings.
February 17, 2010
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