by Jim Pumarlo | Sep 1, 2020 | Recent Writing
Who do you support on the election ballot? Election season is in its final stretch, and newspapers have been there at every step. You’ve introduced candidates. You’ve quizzed them on the issues. You’ve covered the debates. Your coverage has laid the foundation for a...
by Jim Pumarlo | Aug 25, 2020 | Articles
An endorsement for newspaper endorsements The 2012 elections are in the rearview mirror, and newly elected lawmakers have settled into their routines. For most editors and reporters, the next cycle of elections is likely out of mind. Don’t move on so quickly. It’s...
by Jim Pumarlo | Aug 25, 2020 | Articles
The first step for meaningful business reports? Make them understandable Your newsroom has just finished brainstorming on how to beef up its business reporting. The conversation happens to be at the same time your newspaper has a major announcement itself. What better...
by Jim Pumarlo | Aug 24, 2020 | Articles
Favorite stores won’t be debated It’s a legitimate question: Should the Port Authority be doing anything to draw another discount retail department store to Red Wing? That question was raised in People’s Platform Wednesday. But we’ll not permit a public debate on...
by Jim Pumarlo | Aug 24, 2020 | Articles
Take complaints directly to business A woman called People’s Platform last week with a complaint against the Salvation Army Store in Red Wing. Her comments will not be published but have been passed along to the store manager. The comments overstepped the bounds of...
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