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Letters to the Editor

Government can be agent for good

It is understandable when a person states they do not want government involved in their lives. However, I wish that person would also realize the good that government does. This past week I saw a beautiful bald eagle feeding on a carcass on the side of the highway. It then dawned upon me that ...

No and yes on Iron County ballot issues

Vote no on the veteran millage in Iron County. Michigan law requires county governments to fund veterans offices. Iron County has always proudly funded the veteran office. The 2020 budget funds $38,000 for the Iron County Veterans Office. Jerry Williams is recognized as one of the best ...

Thought on the presidential race

EDITOR: At this time when candidates are running for president, I am amazed that instead of telling us what they will do to help us, the candidates would rather tear each other down. I don’t care what joke or comment someone made 40 years ago. I know I have made some comments that I am not ...

LaFave needs to better secure his firearms

As a past member of the National Rifle Association, I was bewildered by Beau LaFave’s account of where he kept his guns at the so-called “U.P. Embassy” in Lansing when they were stolen after his “open carry” escapade at the legislature’s joint session. As reported in the Daily News ...

LaFave taking gun to State of the State irresponsible

EDITOR: On Feb. 4, the members of the Menominee County Democratic Party met to discuss a variety of issues, including the upcoming Michigan presidential primary March 10 as well as the behavior of our state representative for the 108th District, Beau LaFave, during a joint session of the ...

Sorry to see DCHS doctor go

I recently was treated at the Dickinson County Memorial Hospital Emergency Department by Dr. John Hallfrisch. My wife and I were happy he was working that day because he has taken care of me in the past and we have found him to be a thoughtful, caring professional and very thorough. When I ...