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Our hats off to the person from Chokio who wrote the article about shopping in Morris. We agree with him one hundred percent. We came to the area from a...

Since the Courage Cottage is owned and operated by Stevens Community Medical Center, we share the same mission statement: "Caring is our reason for being." I am writing to tell...

On behalf of the clients the Salvation Army will be able to serve, I would like to thank the community for their support. We raised $13,855.55 during our Christmas Kettle...

I'm not sure if everything Douglas Harvey Peterson said in his letter is factual (Sun Tribune Jan. 5, 2013) but I do know the story was out that about 50...

It is hard to fight ignorance, I know that is a harsh word but that is what this gun ban stuff seems to be. First what is an "assault rifle"?...

If everyone from Morris or the Morris area shopped 10 percent more in Morris how would that increase the selection in Morris when most of the things we shop for...

Do 10 percent more in Morris If Morris is "your" town, why don't you make a New Year's resolution to do at least 10 percent more of your shopping in...

Proposals could threaten child care in area Thank you to the people that attended the Nov. 19 Informational meeting regarding the Infant Mortality Report and Proposed Recommendations. Also thank you...

The Taxpayers Protection Alliance fails on every level Drew Johnson's opinion piece on behalf of the "Taxpayers Protection Alliance" (TPA) in last week's paper ("'All of the Above' Fails on...

Supporting school lunch The school lunch program has recently entered into a new political arena with federal nutrition standards to ensure that meals are healthy and well balanced. This includes...

One vote can make a difference Isn't democracy wonderful. If the candidate you voted for does not do what he/she promised, or if he/she does something you don't like, you...

Let's move forward on community issues I would like to address the recent feedback received for the article included in the Morris Human Rights Commission column of the Morris Sun...

Small arms treaty is global gun control scheme Ron Jacobson in last week's paper said the Obama Administration has done nothing to curtail his Second Amendment rights. Maybe true, but...

Westrom worked to protect life As our State Representative, Torrey Westrom has fought hard to preserve the sanctity of human life. While chair of the House Civil Law Committee, Torrey...

Westrom supports education policies for rural students As the former Superintendent of Alexandria's Public Schools, I have monitored Torrey Westrom's support of education. Over the past two years Torrey supported...