Opinions
To the Editor:
I am writing to thank Kasson-area residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season.
Generosity throughout contributed to a successful shoebox gift collection season at drop-off locations for the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation...
January is a good time of year to recognize and support businesseses in the local community.
Both the Mantorville and Kasson Chambers of Commerce have recently held their annual meetings and yearly banquets.
Mantorville Chamber members and friends gathered on January 19 at the Hubbell House while...
At the beginning of every year, there is always a lot of advice on how to make this year better than the last one. The most common television commercial at this time of the year is for the newest and most effective weight loss plan. Everybody probably overindulges over the holidays and a new year...
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. — Ephesians 6:18
On January 2, millions watched the freakish events on a football field in Cincinnati. A young NFL football player,...
It’s unfortunate that our federal government has named its obligation to pay its debt the “debt ceiling.” It’s like a person calling their monthly credit card payment their debt limit.
The federal debt ceiling does nothing to hamper the federal governments ability to accrue debt. Congress can...
The events of the past few days and weeks should be making Americans wonder what is going on.
In California, there have been three mass shootings in as many days. In Washington DC, the Department of the Treasury says the nation has reached its debt ceiling and House of Representatives is showing...
If you were a fan of “Cheers” you know that when Norm would walk in everyone would respond with “Hey, Norm.” Norm Peterson knew when he walked in, his presence would be recognized by everyone calling out his name. He was also famous for his one line come backs when questioned about his life. “...
Americans’ (and Minnesotans’) demand for electric energy has grown dramatically in recent years, from ‘simply’ powering our homes and businesses, to powering smartphones, electric vehicles, and countless other items we depend on daily. This trend is only accelerating as our lives become more...
A story on the front page of this week’s DCI touches on two areas that although different, do share a connection.
At Kasson-Mantorville High School Lori Pagel teachers a Community Action Class. The purpose of the class is to connect students to the topics and issues that resonate with them and...
Recently at church, our minister gave us an exercise to take home with us for the week. Each member was to select a piece of paper with a word on it from a plate that was passed around. If we didn’t like the word, we could put it back and get another one.
But the plan was that we were to put that...