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Letters to the Editor

Just who does Mr. McBroom represent in UP?

I can hardly believe that our state senator, Ed McBroom, went to Lansing to testify AGAINST increasing protected wilderness in the U.P. Doesn’t he understand how important tourism is to us? Doesn’t he understand WHY the tourists come here? It is the pristine wilderness. Tourism benefits ...

A role model for getting along?

I was just reading a comprehensive series of articles about the mental health and behavior of children as we come out of the COVID pandemic situation and an attempt to return to what might be called normal. It seems the children who had to be sequestered during the pandemic have lost some ...

Favors red flag, gun safety laws

On Sept. 25, local and out-of-town Republican Party members attended the Dickinson County Board meeting requesting that Dickinson County adopt the Second Amendment Sanctuary resolution. I’m curious — wondering how they feel about finding out from TV6 News the young man who made threats to ...

Jack and Jim, birds of a feather

Jack Bergman is showing his true colors again. He supported Jim Jordan, an ex-wrestling coach from Ohio who reportedly failed to speak up when his wrestlers were being sexually assaulted by team doctor Richard Strauss. Bergman and Jordan voted against certification of Pennsylvania and Arizona ...

Thanks for ‘Ford’s Mixed Legacy’

I want to thank the writer of “Ford’s Mixed Legacy” for bringing to light some unsavory events of Kingsford’s past. The writer of “Ford’s Mixed Legacy” was right to call out the past actions of those who sought to limit the economic opportunities for African Americans in our ...

Some thoughts on waste plastic

I recently read a long article in another newspaper, a member of a chain of papers. They often have lengthy pieces, well researched, which a company that size can afford to do. This one was from the CEO of S.C. Johnson, a well-known Wisconsin company. It seems this man enjoys diving in various ...