Ask a Trooper: Wrong way drivers
Question: It seems there are far too many wrong way drivers. On 4-lane and 2 lane roadways, what do drivers do if they encounter a wrong-way driver? Answer: Great question as this is a very dangerous situation.
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AM I SAFE?
Am I safe? It is a question we all ask. We want safety for ourselves and our family. With the shootings, social violence, weather disasters, virus concerns, and other random accidents, we may not feel safe. The question pops into our heads. “What if it happens to me?”
Dahms and Torkelson to hold town meetings
State Senator Gary Dahms (R-Redwood Falls) and State Representative Paul Torkelson )R-Hanska) invite area residents to attend their joint town meetings on Thursday, June 16 in Sleepy Eye, New Ulm, Springfield, Lamberton, and Redwood Falls."These meetings are an opportunity for constituents to receive an update on the recently concluded legislative session and ask questions," said Senator Dahms. Representative Torkelson said, "We look forward to visiting our constituents."
To the graduating class of 2022
Graduation is an exciting event for our seniors! This year, 67 students (+1 International Exchange Student) crossed the stage to receive their Redwood Valley High School Diplomas. The class of 2022 had a very different High School Experience than other classes. In 10th grade, this group had their worlds changed when March 2020 hit, closing schools across the state, nation, and world. New terms such as distance learning, Schoology, quarantine, COVID-19, and pandemic became a part of our daily conversations. That year ended without prom, sports, and a normal spring.
We need action
When will enough be enough? There have been 212 mass shootings in 2022, with 27 of them being school shootings. Thoughts and prayer statements are no longer enough to solve this epidemic.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
To the Editor: As the school year comes to a close, I’m writing today to celebrate someone who has dedicated the last four years to supporting our students. As an AmeriCorps member with Reading Corps, Kolette Duscher has focused on providing our students with extra practice and support to improve their reading skills.
Older American Month
Through no fault of my own, it has come to my attention that May is Older American Month. This gave me pause. Let me see if I have this straight. May is a month. I get that. For Older Americans. Um, what the what?!
Spring Cleaning
In the Hundred Acre Wood, during the season of spring, you will find Piglet spring cleaning, beating his rugs outside his tree house. Some say spring cleaning comes from Persian New Year (first day of Spring) or the Jewish anticipation of Passover. Others say it’s just the first time you can leave the windows open. Either way, it’s the time to streamline. But how?
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
To the Editor: Many people think that there is a set outcome for them in their life that cannot be changed, they believe certain things will happen in their life and they have no control over them. They may even take it as far as they will go to heaven or hell without a choice.
Caterpillars to butterflies . . .
2022 Seniors . . . Well, here you are about to graduate. I’m sure you’re pinching yourself at the prospect of reaching your goal of the last 12 years. I think of you all as caterpillars. You’re about to leave your cocoons; your high school and homes, to emerge as butterflies and fly away to your futures.