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May 07, 2008Commentaries is where Minnesota Public Radio welcomes your thoughtful opinion about current events and issues. Commentaries are like letters to the editor. To be considered for publication, your commentary should be issue-related, clearly written, and follow our Terms of Use. New insights into ongoing topics are especially welcome. Not all commentaries received are published. For topical interaction with others, visit the discussion groups.
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Our own streetcar story
My family has an old streetcar that we've used as a cabin on a small lake in Northern Minnesota. Our car is the Mesaba Railway's #16 and at only 94 years old is looking for a new home and the restoration that could get it back "on track." We are hoping to donate it soon, but in the meantime we love the unique charm of living out the summers in our own piece of history. [MPR News: The streetcars are running again]
Lois Niemi
Maple Plain, Minn.
McCain has a point about spending
John McCain is correct. [MPR News: McCain blames Minnesota bridge collapse on wasted money] Take one day and count the instances of irresponsible local, state and federal government spending that you encounter.
All of the politicians should quit finger pointing and start managing our money. They would not be so eager to be politicians if they had to run government like it was their money.
Fred Holzheiser
Minnetrista, Minn.
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