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CHEERS to two city leaders who took differing sides last week at a debate about an issue that faces Mitchell voters. Mayor Lou Sebert and City Council member Mel Olson spoke for more than a half hour about the pros and cons of allowing Sunday offsale of liquor in Mitchell, an issue voters will decide Tuesday. Olson spoke against allowing Sunday offsale, and Sebert spoke in favor. We appreciate that they are willing to take a stand on the issue, which is what true leaders do. We also appreciate that when the debate ended, they slapped each other on the back, smiled and cordially visited before leaving the amphitheater at Mitchell Technical Institute. That’s precisely what election season should be about disagreement on issues, but a maintenance of decorum. Continue Reading