VIEWPOINT
Judy Spooner Viewpoint: What's your best motto for Cottage Grove? 
All sorts of ideas come to mind as the city looks for a new motto.
By Judy Spooner , January 24, 2012
Viewpoint: District 833 School Board can, should reconsider Porter decision
It’s not too late for the School Board to reconsider its actions; it still has the opportunity to extend Superintendent Mark Porter’s contract for one or two years.
By Jim Gelbmann , January 11, 2012
Viewpoint: Cottage Grove Environmental commission plans to focus on sustainability
The commission is tasked with assisting and advising the mayor, City Council, and city staff in matters relating to the environment and sustainability.
By Thaddeus Owen , January 01, 2012
Judy Spooner Viewpoint: 'Mutant turkey' of Hardwood Avenue is still out there
By Judy Spooner , January 01, 2012
Viewpoint: 2011 'Santa story'
In this year's story, Santa shows young boy new way to make dreams come true.
By Judy Spooner and Margie Williams , December 24, 2011
Viewpoint: Why Minnesotans should support marriage amendment
If marriage is redefined, it would impact all of Minnesota’s society and change the definition of marriage for everyone – whether they like it or not. If gay marriage activists get their way, marriage in Minnesota will become genderless.
By Rep. Steve Drazkowski , December 21, 2011
Judy Spooner Viewpoint: Stomaching the holiday surprises
Some foods aren’t on the list of items some family members would like to see on holiday tables.
By Judy Spooner , December 04, 2011
Libraries adapting under difficult conditions
The library is in an enviable position of having as its mission the delivery of information and directing customers to exploring new ways to learn about new things.
By Dennis Hegberg , December 03, 2011
Viewpoint: Even in suburbs, homelessness a concern
We do have homelessness; it just looks a bit different than in urban areas.
By Jen Peterson , November 27, 2011
Viewpoint: Property tax hikes are GOP's backdoor tax increases
The majorities in the Senate and House of Representatives had a clear choice this past session. They could have asked the very richest Minnesotans — those making more than $1 million a year — to pay their fair share of taxes. Instead, they chose to saddle middle-class families and seniors with a nearly $1 billion property tax increase.
By Sen. Katie Sieben , November 26, 2011
Judy Spooner Viewpoint: Arne Moen liked people and they liked him
You could canvas everyone in south Washington County but you won’t find anyone with an unkind word about Arnie Moen, who died recently at the age of 94.
By Judy Spooner , November 20, 2011
Mark Porter Viewpoint: School employees deserve thanks
I would encourage everyone to take an extra moment to express appreciation to the employees who have touched the life or your child and your family and to thank them for truly making a difference. Remember, it takes great employees to make great schools and great schools are part of every great community.
November 19, 2011
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