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Wednesday February 22, 2012

Opinion

1st Congressional District a better fit for southern Rice County

Faribault and Rice County is home.
The newly released redistricting maps split Rice County, putting the southern half into the First Congressional District.

Truth and justice the American way

To the editor:

Let’s hope flood plain map lines are accurate

A flood plain map exists for more than just the safety of those who live within its lines.

Support voter ID

To the editor:

Faribault School District needs to improve AP opportunities

The numbers are clear, the numbers are startling and the numbers lead to one conclusion: The Faribault School District needs to do a better job of promoting Advanced Placement opportunities for its st

From the pitch to the stage

Ryan Heinritz, guest columnist

The Minnesota Twins are World Series champions. The New York Giants are Super Bowl champions. Michael Jackson, U2, Madonna, Whitney Houston, George Michael and Bon Jovi are all topping the charts.

Saturday starters

Backed into an elevator shaft?

An appeal from the heart

Fran Holmblad, guest columnist

When I brought him home from the hospital after his birth on Dec. 11, 1974, Tony weighed nine pounds.

Society needs to invest in teachers

To the editor:

l would like to respond to, and provide another perspective to, the comments made by Amanda Gomez in her recent letter to the editor published on Feb. 5, 2012.

The importance of investing in community development

Community development is the one part of government on which spending more tax dollars can be justified.