Marrow donation a lifesaver
As a Duluth resident, leukemia survivor and mother of two, I would like to personally thank Congressman Rick Nolan for his ongoing dedication to blood cancer patients.Without the support...
View ArticleRecords change subversive
There is never a need for secrecy in a government controlled by the people. In recognition of this, Wisconsin Statute 19.31 states that “a representative government is dependent upon an...
View ArticleSome thoughts from the Bible
Below are some curious and amusing passages from the King James Bible.A mighty angel with one foot on the sea and one foot on the earth cried with a...
View ArticleWorld offers alternative solutions
America is relatively young compared to France, Germany and Norway.Norway has a king as the head of government, and France and Germany have prime ministers....
View ArticleCuba no different than other countries
The Republicans are mad at Obama — again. This time it’s because he’s going to (or try to) normalize relations with Cuba."How dare he?"...
View ArticlePostal disservice has a price
I received my Superior Water, Light & Power bill July 1. It had a past due amount added plus a late charge of $1.44.When I...
View ArticleSome things just exist
When I was young, the prevailing attitude expressed by heterosexuals was that homosexuals were all dirty, devious, sexual perverts who willingly chose a life of immorality. This attitude...
View ArticleNot chancing eternity
A writer recently submitted a letter citing some complicated verses in the Bible. I agree that some passages are hard to understand. It is not surprising that our...
View ArticleFairTax for economic boom
The Daily Mail reported, "The share of Americans in the workforce has sunk to its lowest point in 35 years."Tradingeconomics.com wrote the Labor Force Participation...
View ArticleBudget amendments trash democracy
The legislative drama during the week of the Fourth of July should be a lesson to all of us. Citizens need to watch what their "representatives" are doing....
View ArticleGolf scramble serves Douglas County animals
The 5th annual Bill Downs Jr. Memorial Golf Scramble was held June 26 at the Nemadji Golf Course. There were 14 teams who enjoyed a perfect summer day...
View ArticleWind energy makes sense
Science Alert reports that on a particularly windy July 2015 day Denmark’s wind farms produced between 116 and 140 percent of the nation’s electricity requirements, and they weren’t...
View ArticleCity manager versus mayor
Our mayor, Bruce Hagen is serving his last term as our excellent mayor.He will probably retire.The city of Eau Claire, Wis., does...
View ArticleWalker’s actions hard to interpret
After reading about more individuals, including former Wisconsin football players, giving up the game they love because they see the benefits of health over money, I became more...
View ArticleSaying it doesn’t make it true
Ben Boychuk claims in the Duluth News Tribune’s July 25 edition that a recent video catches Planned Parenthood official, Dr. Deborah Nucatola, discussing the alleged practice of "selling"...
View ArticleVirtue benefits true freedom
Virtue is an interesting word. Webster’s dictionary defines “virtue” as “moral excellence” and “adhering to a moral code.” Synonyms would be honesty, integrity and righteousness. We do not see the...
View ArticleLegislator’s actions don’t match words
Rep. Romaine Quinn, R-Rice Lake, says he voted “yes” on Gov. Scott Walker’s budget to “protect education.” There are problems with that claim. Rep. Quinn did not protect...
View ArticleYouthful days linger on
Superior TelegramThe journey of all people fortunate enough to have attended Superior Central High School continues.
View ArticleKudos to businesses, animal groups for fundraising success
Superior TelegramThe Twin Ports Mustang & Ford Club once again held a car show on Father’s Day at the Belknap Plaza Shopping Center, and a number of high school students were...
View ArticleShortcomings worthy of note
In the July 28 Superior Telegram, I was pleased to read the article on the weeds of East Fifth Street. Last fall, the contractor deposited material on the...
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