If you’ve ever had a bout with cancer, as I have, you know how virtually impossible it is to find an insurance plan that is even remotely affordable, unless you’re rolling in dough. And who is these days?

About a year ago, I had a cancerous growth removed from one of my vocal cords. I was lucky. It was early-stage. After surgery, I was home the same day with a slightly sore throat. No chemo, no radiation required. Very lucky.

The Minnesota Legislature is now considering an important bill that would crack down on cruel and unscrupulous cat and dog breeders.

Such a bill is long overdue.

Cindy and Aaron Miller, Sartell

I am writing to voice my opinion and concern over the recent decision from the Sartell-St. Stephen school board to eliminate spring break. The groups involved in this decision did not reach a consensus and there was no input from the community as a whole.

Buzz Snyder, Sauk Rapids - I live in Sauk Rapids so do not regularly get to read the Sartell Newsleader. But a friend showed me a copy of last week’s issue, particularly the bizarre and intemperate rant criticizing your past editorials.