VIEWPOINT
Viewpoint: Minnesota’s budget problem is growing
The February Forecast, one of two economic reports lawmakers receive each year, was released last week.By Katie Sieben , March 11, 2010
Viewpoint: March is FoodShare month
I want to update you on what’s been happening at the Friends in Need Food Shelf and what is coming up in the next few months.By Michelle Rageth , March 04, 2010
Viewpoint: ‘Connect the dots’ on incinerator
On Monday, March 8 at 7:15 p.m. a Community Leaders Meeting will be held at Cottage Grove City Hall.By Trish Thompson , March 03, 2010
Viewpoint: 3M is listening 
As site director for 3M Cottage Grove and our 700-plus employees, I want to comment on our proposal regarding non-3M generated fuel sources for the corporate incinerator.
By Vickie Batroot , February 24, 2010
Viewpoint: Mayor on Cottage Grove's incinerator stance
By Myron Bailey , February 19, 2010
Viewpoint: Commission’s opinion on incinerator ignored
I am deeply concerned over the action taken by the Cottage Grove City Council on the 3M Incinerator proposal.
By B. Steven Messick , February 17, 2010
Viewpoint: Hold the salt, please
There’s been a lot of talk in the press lately about the salt we use to keep our roads and parking lots safe in the winter.
By Angie Hong , February 05, 2010
Viewpoint: Tough choices to be made this session
The upcoming 2010 session will be a bonding year, a short session during which the Legislature will primarily focus on state bonding requests and budget issues.
By Karla Bigham , February 04, 2010
Viewpoint: The census is important
Every 10 years, the Census Bureau takes a snapshot of our population, determining how many people reside within the nation’s borders, who they are, and where they live.
By Tanweer Janjua , February 04, 2010
Viewpoint: Financial security — don’t take it from us
School district finances and fund balances — not a very exciting topic — but one that could be very significant to the parents, citizens and taxpayers of South Washington County Schools during the upcoming legislative session.
By Mark Porter , January 28, 2010
Viewpoint: Surplus money ought to be spent
It is absurd to say our three high schools provide equitable learning environments
By Jim Gelbmann , January 27, 2010
Viewpoint: Rail getting new life
Investing in passenger rail has taken on new life across the country as the Obama administration has set a goal of developing a better passenger rail network.
By Myra Peterson , January 15, 2010
Viewpoint: Raingardens spread like wildflowers
Between 1965 and 2004, the Washington Conservation District (WCD) installed 197 water quality improvement projects, or roughly five per year.
By Angie Hong , January 11, 2010
Viewpoint: Don’t lose home to reverse mortgage fraud
As more members of the baby boomer generation turn 65, scams that take advantage of vulnerable senior citizens are increasing.
By Kelsey Tokar , January 04, 2010
Viewpoint: How would you solve budget woes?
On Dec. 2, several of my House colleagues and I attended a meeting with state economists to discuss Minnesota’s financial situation.
By Denny McNamara , December 17, 2009
Area Voices is a collection of posts from our community blogging tool www.areavoices.com. If you wish to start a blog sign up here www.areavoices.com. We may choose to feature your posts on http://www.swcbulletin.com.
View your ad here! Cost effective targeted advertising.
Contextual advertising starting as low as $79/month. This includes targeted ad delivery and search results!
Add your business to the Marketplace »
RSS Feeds