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To the editor, Veterans Day is held each year on Nov. 11, and is a day to remember the service and sacrifice of all Veterans who have served in defense of our great country. Veterans Day was first proclaimed by President Woodrow Wilson in 1919 on the first anniversary of Armistice...

Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time, labor and creativity for this year's Haunted Woods Trail on Oct. 26. It's clear that countless hours go into planning, staging and staffing this annual event, and it's definitely a highlight for our family and for thousands of others! Thank...

To the editor, District 196 has a tax levy vote on the November ballot. If this levy does not pass, District 196 will cut $30 million over the next two academic years and our schools, students and community will pay the price. Why pass this tax levy? First and foremost, District...

To the editor, We hear it a lot, but it’s absolutely true. Our children are the future and the education they receive plays one of the largest roles in shaping that future. Students, residents, and property owners are fortunate to be a part of District 196, one of the most desirable...

To the editor, I am writing to ask the voters of District 196 for a yes vote on the Nov. 5 levy referendum. Like other fiscal conservatives, I have a strong interest in seeing that taxpayers’ hard-earned money is spent judiciously. I am never in favor of bloated public budgets,...

To the editor, The topic of whether or not we pay student athletes at the college level has become controversial as of late. College sports highlight the abilities of thousands of young athletes every year as they are displayed on televisions across the country. Considering the amount...

To the editor, I want to thank the Rosemount community for all your support of our fall sports teams. It has been the most successful fall season for our teams that we have had in my 18 years as athletic director. Both of our soccer teams made it to section semi-finals this...

I want to thank all of the players that played for RHS this fall — from ninth grade to the seniors. I appreciate their commitment. I also want to thank all of the parents that had a hand in making the season successful for the boys. From spaghetti dinners to homecoming night, there...

To the editor, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” -Nelson Mandela I ask all residents of School District 196 to show their support and care for our community by voting to replace the existing 2005 levy referendum with a new...

To the editor, Every year, following Leprechaun Days, I mean to write a letter to the editor but always forget. Not this time. I would like to compliment the Rosemount Public Works Department and park and rec. department on the great work they do in keeping Rosemount's streets and...

As president of the Leprechaun Days Committee, I would like to send a heartfelt thank you to everyone involved in this great celebration. Hard to believe it has come and gone for another year.

Rosemount Wrestling would like to thank the Southern Hills Golf Course, the Knights of Columbus, the Rosemount community and our local businesses for again supporting our annual golf tournament fundraiser. This one fundraiser funds over 70 percent of our season. Every year we have...

To the editor, Considering that Rosemount is the only city in the area without a senior center, I feel compelled to voice my opinion.

On Monday, May 20 the Rosemount varsity baseball team unveiled its new scoreboard. The Rosemount baseball field recently received a new state of the art scoreboard that will be enjoyed by baseball players and fans for years to come. The scoreboard, manufactured by Aim Electronics...

To the editor, As a recent victim of the "grandparent scam," I wish to share my experience in the hopes that others may be spared. I received a phone call and the voice on the other end said, "Grandma, this is your grandson." I replied, "You're not my grandson and you've got the...