Opinion on Faribault Daily News

Answer our community’s most important 10 questions
Ten questions that can be completed in 10 minutes — the U.S. Census doesn’t sound like much, but its importance can’t be overstated.
Niel Ritchie

Class of 2010, we're ready for you
So, this is the start of the rest of our lives, huh?

Community has a part in stopping abuse and exploitation of the elderly

Financial crimes against the elderly are difficult to investigate and prosecute. These cases challenge our understanding of decision-making capacity.
Paul Beaumaster - 4 opinions posted

Faribault City Council should prepare for work
Be prepared.

Free speech is a right we all have
We’re here because in our past others took offense to government involvement in the practice of their religion.

Health-care reform first step to improving health-care system

As a state legislator, I was not involved in the creation or passage of the national health-care reform bill.
Rep. Patti Fritz - 2 opinions posted

House health-care plan’s benefits
Challenging economic times make for tough budget decisions, not only for Minnesota families, but also for those of us who serve in state government.
Rep. Patti Fritz

House on fast pace to create jobs
Last Thursday, Minnesota’s Legislature convened for the 2010 session. The challenges we face this year are very much like last year.
Rep. Patti Fritz

Katrina's lessons for Obama
BP Chief Executive Tony Hayward recently complained he wanted his life back.
Donna Brazile, syndicated columnist

Kristine Amundson Wenker
Kristine Amundson Wenker, age 45, of Faribault, died suddenly on Feb. 22, 2010, at her home.

Longer school year may help meet AYP

As a member of District 656 School Board I am responding to the editorial, “Year-round school worth considering”! These are my views only.
John M. Lorenz - 3 opinions posted

Missed opportunities in bonding bill
The big news for Minnesota this week was the early signing of the Capital Investment Bill, legislation designed to create thousands of jobs for Minnesotans and protect and enhance state assets such as higher education facilities, clean water and roads and bridges.
Rep. Patti Fritz

Progress made on jobs, budget
We started the session Feb. 4 prepared and energized to meet the difficult challenges at hand.
Rep. Patti Fritz

Salvation Army Store a welcome addition to Faribault

A Salvation Army Thrift Store opening in Faribault is great timing.
3 opinions posted

Sentencing: A crime and punishment balancing act
Our criminal justice system uses a structured format to sentence criminals. The Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines are a set of rules that judges must apply in felony sentencing. This system promotes uniform and proportional sentences for convicted felons and helps to ensure that sentencing decisions are not influenced by factors such as race, gender or the exercise of constitutional rights by defendants.
Paul Beaumaster

Small-business caucus created to revitalize business community

We learned recently that despite some indications of economic recovery, the unemployment numbers in our area continue to rise.
Rep. Patti Fritz - 3 opinions posted