A proud American I love America! I'm sure you do too. I love the freedom to express myself. I love and appreciate the freedom to be open about my spiritual beliefs and attend my choice of worship without fear.

Repeat the truth Someone left a phone message questioning an open forum letter. My machine cut off before he could leave his name. His courage in calling is appreciated; he said he's a Vietnam War vet.

Facts not emotions Friday's StarTribune had an "opinion" written by David Banks (assistant commentary editor). In it he stated that "most of the letters sent to Opinion@StarTribune.com have been in response to the U.S.

Shame on U.S. Shame on the U.S. Senate, and shame on the survivalist - NRA and all its minions.

Marriage is a sacarament I am a practicing Catholic. Yes, a sinner in need of God's kindness. I was saddened to read the article in the paper on Wednesday, April 17, "Marriage is a religious freedom. A member of the clergy had written this.

Regulation of guns In an April 19 opinion column, Dr. Dick Peterson wrote that the restrictive part of the Second Amendment requires firearms to be "well regulated.

Despite Minnesota families having faithfully paid their taxes throughout an extremely difficult economic period, the DFL- controlled legislature continues to believe you are not paying enough taxes and they are not spending enough of your money. Their solution to improve the wellbeing of Minnesotaâ€...

In loving memory of DeAnne It's that time of year again when young people are enjoying prom, graduation and summer. Most of them make safe and wise choices. Some don't. On Sept.

One of the hazards of having an opinion published in the newspaper is the subsequent receipt of anonymous mail and/or telephone calls. I find it always unsettling to receive such. I feel as if a thief has come into my home.

I have served as a Lutheran pastor in Brainerd area for the past 10 years and during that time have been blessed to serve in leadership roles for both New Pathways and Lutheran Social Services (LSS)- two great organizations that daily serve families and youth that are experiencing homelessness right...