letters

To the editor, I am a teacher and parent of two graduates from the District 196 school system. I am writing to urge all parents, future parents and teachers to support Jeff Wilfahrt, candidate for house representative for District 57B (Rosemount and east Apple Valley). Since I started...

To the editor, In many ways this November the very quality of life, which we Minnesotans enjoy, will be on the ballots. Our newly elected state leaders will be guiding us through economic and social challenges, which will impact our community for generations to come. We need men...

To the editor, I am writing to let you know of my support for our district's candidate Anna Wills running for House of Representatives. Given all the issues we have locally one of the biggest is education. This issue is very important to me as a father. I was home-schooled for...

To the editor, I want give a big thank you to the Rosemount Public Works Department for their quick and professional response to our neighborhood after the storm early last week. We had many trees down and some gas leaks. City workers were so helpful and diligent in cleaning up...

To the editor, In a recent issue of the Town Pages, Sen John Kline laid out the Republicans' perspective on universal healthcare. I vehemently disagreed with every single word. So here is more information, to flesh out the entire picture for readers.

To the editor, We often hear lip service paid to the idea of gratitude.

To the editor, National Volunteer Week is April 15-21, and we at the Rosemount Area Athletic Association board of directors are proud and grateful to have an opportunity to thank the many volunteers who support us in the mission of creating athletic opportunities for youth in our...

Many of you have followed the story of Rachel Vath, 2010 RHS graduate, since she was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 19 in July of last year. On Feb.

A top priority for the Legislature should be to repay our state's K-12 debt, but hardly anyone could have anticipated our opportunity would arrive this soon. We recently unveiled a House bill (H.F. 2083) which not only completely wipes away the K-12 shift enacted last year, but it...

To the editor, Circle the one(s) that do not fit: Item 1: a) Rosemount Community Center b) Dakota County Technical College c) Rosemount High School Answer: c) RHS. Reason: a-b are State of Minnesota-owned; c is owned by city of Rosemount. All are city-zoned public/institutional" Item...

To the editor, I attended the parkland rezoning hearing at Rosemount City Hall on Feb. 28. I am perplexed as to why the newer city parks, like Bloomfield Park, were not "saved" from a "residential" zoning like the city said all the older parks would be. City staff told us the reason...

To the editor, Can you remember the first time you went to the zoo? Most people would probably think about a time when they were a kid, and their mom or dad took them to see the zoo animals. Think about how happy you were seeing all the animals for the first time. Now imagine what...

To the editor, I value citizen input on legislative issues and welcome district residents to provide their opinions on key issues by participating in an online survey I am conducting. The survey only takes a few moments to complete but the responses will be of great help to me as...

To the editor, As I learn more and deeper truths about the GOP in Minnesota I can't help but ponder the contradiction between deeds and words. On the stump there is the GOP refrain to embrace states rights under the tenth amendment. The clarion call is the need to treat states as...

To the editor, Minnesota has a noise pollution law, yet many folks seem unaware of this. It addresses many forms of noise pollution, designates allowable decibel levels, tells us vehicle stereos that can be heard 50 feet or more away (approximately three car lengths) are illegally...