letters

To the editor: Back in 1908. Fr. Paul Wattson – a Greymoor Friar in New York – started an ecumenical prayer movement that would eventually catch on, and not just with the hierarchy of the Catholic Christian Church. The week of prayer for Christian unity, January 18...

To the editor, A group of parents and citizens took the opportunity to make a difference for our students by stepping up to lead a Vote Yes Campaign in support of the ISD 196 levy referendum question on the ballot this past Nov. 5. The mission of UNITE 196 is to connect...

We would like to say a big thank you to the community of District 196 for supporting The Emma Fund Fest that was held Dec. 7 at Diamond Path Elementary. Emma is a second grader at Diamond Path. Emma was admitted into the ICU at Children’s on Oct. 19 with E-coli; unfortunately,...

To the editor A year from now, after the technical glitches have been worked out and the doom and gloom and naysaying has died down, Obamacare will be hugely popular. And that popularity will increase over the years, as growing numbers finally and fully realize the tremendous benefits...

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.