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I Was Thinking... Gone in A Flash

The 4th of July is the biggest celebrated holiday of the summer. It is a time for boating, camping, picnics, parades and of course fireworks. While fireworks are often used for other community celebrations, it is the 4th where they become the dominant feature. For kids, the advent of nightfall...

K-M school board made right decision

Kasson-Mantorville’s school board made the right decision last week when they approved a new two-year contract with the Kasson Police Department for a school resource officer (SRO). Controversy arose in the district after Supt. Mark Matuska sent a letter out to parents informing them the district...

Cherish our democracy, commitment to U.S. ideals

On this Fourth of July, we celebrate the birth of our country--the great American experiment in democracy that began in 1776, when our founding fathers adopted the principles penned in the Declaration of Independence. Those principles became the bedrock of our nation, a roadmap of America’s purpose...

A response to the ills facing the nation

Inflation, an influx of illegals causing a burgeoning border crisis, high gas/diesel prices, rising mortgage rates, food shortages, and a host of other issues are causing citizens pain. Not since Jimmy Carter was president have been faced with these crushing price hikes and shortages. So what’s...

Wagon Train begins annual trip Saturday in Kasson

If you think you see a wagon train moving across Dodge County this weekend your eyes are not deceiving you. For 34 years the Friendship Wagon Train has been traveling through southern Minnesota and this year it will begin its journey at the Dodge County Fairgrounds, raising funds for Minnesota...

Sheriff responds to K-M letter on SRO position

We’ve had a number of inquiries from parents in the KM district asking about School Resource Program. These questions are in response to the district’s posting for a school security officer and a letter sent to parents this week about their intentions. It’s important to note there are distinct...

January 6 will go down in dark annuals of history

To The Editor: Let’s make this simple and to the point. Conspiracy — cult — coup — Donald J. Trump. Sad — sickening — shameful — Donald J. Trump and his supporters. After watching the first hearing concerning the Trump Insurrection Day, it is about as un-American as one can imagine. To see a young...

JP Morgan, Wall Street Journal economic forecasts are dire

As the Biden Administration is painting a rosy picture of the nation’s economic strength, there are naysayers out there predicting heavy economic weather ahead. JP Morgan’s CEO, Jamie Dimon went on record to warn Americans that there is an “economic hurricane” brewing. He warns it’s time to prepare...

Balance individual’s rights, responsibilities

To-the-editor: Look forward each week to getting the weekly issue of the Steele County Times. I want to ask some questions about comments made in the June 1st issue. First, there was a column heading entitled “They are Sick” talking about Marxists in the streets and confusing President Biden with...

Bring on summer fun throughout area

Summer always seems like the shortest season of the year in Minnesota, so we all like to pack as much fun as we can into every day. Luckily, Steele County residents have plenty of opportunities to do that right in our own backyard – festivals, parks and hiking trails, golf courses, ball fields,...