letters

Ben Fowke, the president and CEO of Xcel Energy, recently announced an ambitious plan to cut the utility's carbon emissions 80 percent by 2030. To reach that goal, Xcel Energy will double down on clean energy. It plans to generate 60 percent renewable energy by 2030. That's fantastic...

To the editor, I have been a police officer for 31 years before retiring in 2001. This summer, I took the Farmington Police Department’s citizen’s academy. I wanted to see what was new in law enforcement since I retired. I have worked with police departments all over the...

To the editor, I am writing in response to the Oct. 30 story regarding Farmington teacher evaluations. Like our superintendent, I am confident in saying that our plan clearly meets all the components of the law. Our district’s teacher evaluation committee met for two years to...

To the editor, I am concerned about Farmington taking on huge projects that will raise taxes on all of us. The aquatic center being proposed by some costs more than $10 million. Our property taxes will skyrocket in order to pay for this. I want our city council to commit to not increasing...

To the editor, Melissa Sauser is a woman of action, and we know that our actions speak louder than our words. In my work as a Burnsville/Savage/Eagan school board director, I have worked with Melissa on many education issues. Examples of Melissa’s leadership include her work as...

To the editor, In the fraternity of college basketball coaching, coaches commonly speak of “coaching mentors” who helped lay the foundation for their success. When I speak to college basketball coaches on the topic of mentors, Steve Corraro is always the first name that I mention. Apart...

To the editor, Steve Corraro moved to Farmington to start a life with his loving wife, Toni, 16 years ago. Before moving here he had been a big-time college basketball coach. He went from division-one basketball to fourth grade traveling team.

To the Editor: We support re-electing Melissa Sauser to the Farmington School Board. We have gotten to know Melissa while volunteering with the PTP. Melissa makes an effort to attend a couple meetings a year. Not only does she drop by, but she also signs up to volunteer. Melissa...

To the editor, As Election Day draws near I would like to take time to whole heartedly endorse the current members of the Farmington School Board. Brian Treakle, Melissa Sauser, and Tera Schmitz Lee have done a remarkable job in serving our school district for the last four years...

To the editor, On behalf of the kids and families of Farmington I would like to thank the school board, superintendent Haugen and the director of finance, Carl Colmark, for taking a look at some items that would not only improve the facilities for our kids but allow all of the taxpayers...

To the editor, I’d like to send a thank you to Vermillion Crossing Pam For cleaning Spruce Street median. We’re thankful. I know I am. It’s been a growing season. The weeds pop up with rain And I know it’s not easy Cuz at my age it’s a strain. So thanks again, it’s...

To the editor, What a wonderful celebration to honor our veterans at the dedication of the Farmington Veterans Memorial, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015. Hundreds of family and friends filled the west section of the Rambling River Park for the dedication of the veterans memorial. So many...

To the editor, Last night was an eye opener! A few months back I wrote a letter to the editor refering to Farmington (the town), our kids, and sports (football). In the past (back 30 years ago) football was. THE SPORT! Not soccer, not lacrosse, not cross country. You played football. If...