...enjoy. Let's all find activities that will preserve the beauty of the area for years to come.>> Lawrence R. Severt>> President, Rice Lake Association

...the publisher of the Dispatch is its CEO; if he feels that it is in the best interest of the paper to continue to be unethical, that is his right, and I will defend it. That is the American way, isn't it? Lawrence R. Severt Brainerd

...while they were taking money from the working poor and giving to themselves. How appropriate that Norm Coleman, sometimes known as G.W. Bush's lapdog, should employ such a character to speak on his behalf. Lawrence R. Severt Brainerd

...issue is the quality of our children's educations. Here I quote ex-President Bush: Is our children learning? Lawrence R. Severt Brainerd The recession's over, right? Our liberal media tells us the worst is over, we've turned the corner...

...vermin -- "Go get 'em. Blast 'em out of the sky." All of Minnesota will be the better for your efforts. Lawrence R. Severt Brainerd Don't celebrate a cowardly act I am dismayed by the offensive article in your Sunday issue regarding...

...the manual arts, music, art, athletics, or some other area our district will soon be forced to cut. I don't remember who said it, but this holds true: "Think education is expensive? Try ignorance." Lawrence R. Severt Brainerd

...quiet. Quiet tends to make me shout more quietly, tip more generously, and less likely to steal the silverware. Lawrence R. Severt Brainerd Wind won't replace coal Earlier in the year, the United States Congress contemplated the introduction...