letters

To the editor, I write in strong support of judge Kathryn Messerich's re-election effort. Judge Messerich has been endorsed by six county attorneys in the First Judicial District because she is an outstanding judge who is clearly worthy of retaining her seat on the bench. I have...

To the editor, I'm a life-long bean-counter, working for more than 30 years with the small business-owners of this area. They're folks I have come to respect and admire.

To the editor,  Chris Gerlach resigned from his state Senate seat because he violated campaign finance laws by using taxpayer money to print partisan campaign literature in Senate offices. Now, he thinks he is qualified to be a Dakota County Commissioner? Gerlach is an ultra-partisan...

To the editor, I am a teacher at Rosemount High School and have lived in this community for over 30 years and I highly encourage you to vote for Greg Clausen for Minnesota Senate District 57, representing Apple Valley, Rosemount and Lakeville.  Having known Greg for 15 years, I...

To the editor, I recently attended the theatre production "Crimes of the Heart" at Rosemount High School. It was fun to laugh and have my focus held for almost two hours without a thought to the rest of the world. Being a teacher myself, I know the amount of time that goes into...

To the editor, I am writing in support of Jeff Wilfahrt for the State of Minnesota House Representatives seat from District 57B, representing Rosemount and eastern Apple Valley, and I urge readers to also support Jeff with their vote. This is a critical election. We have been...

To the editor, As a small-business owner for the last 19 years, I have seen how the economy has forced the private sector to deliver the same or better results with fewer resources. There are some people who believe that government can be the answer to our economic problems. However,...

To the editor, Truly care about Minnesota's future?  Greg Clausen is the one to vote for. With a depth of wisdom and experience -- 40 years in public education -- he is the genuine article. I served on the Rosemount High School Site Council and saw a superb, wise leader: Greg...

To the editor, To the voters of Rosemount, I would like to bring to your attention a matter of direct impact to you, that being the upcoming election of new city council members for our fair community. It is our responsibility as voters to make educated choices to represent us. It...

To the editor, We live in the United States of America, not a bunch of individual states, each doing their own thing independently. The Bill of Rights was not part of the Constitution. It was written later, when it quickly became clear that the states not combining resources and...

To the editor, I am writing to recommend Joe Kurle for Rosemount City Council. I have known Joe for over 15 years. He is the most upbeat and positive man I know. He always has a smile and no person is a stranger to him. He is friendly, easy to talk to and will always take the...

To the editor, My husband and I are independent voters, but this election we feel we need a change in government policies, so we are voting Republican. We walked in the Fourth of July parade for Anna Wills and also attended a fundraiser for her at a restaurant in Rosemount. During...

To the editor, Commitment. Common sense. Brain power. Passion. Compassion. Jeff Wilfahrt has these qualities and he's seeking to serve the people of Rosemount and Apple Valley in the Minnesota House. I've known him and his family for over 25 years: In second grade at Rosemount...

To the editor, As a former city council member and currently serving as a port authority member for 12 years in Rosemount, I have come to appreciate legislators who will roll up their sleeves and understand in detail the issues facing local government.

As an educator for nearly 30 years, I have witnessed many new fads come and go in the field of education. Smart boards and iPads have replaced blackboards and opaque and overhead projectors. However, these are simply tools that cannot replace the everlasting importance of a great...