Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Dear Hal Leland, Mayor, Stan Synstelien,

City Council, Eric Shelstad, City Council, Scott Rachels, City Council, Jim Fish, City Council, Pat Connelly, City Council, Jay Cichosz, City Council, Randy Synstelien, City Council, JoEllen Thacker, City Council, Gretchen M. Hoffman, Senator (R) District 10, Bud Nornes, Representative (R) District 10A, The Minnesota State House, The Minnesota State Senate, and Governor Mark Dayton, We are pleased to present you with this petition affirming this statement: "Dear representative: Please request an extension of the Minnesota State grant dollars for the Kirkbride building in Fergus Falls. The presence of the Kirkbride building has generous economic worth. Give time, opportunities can flourish within this building through reuse and redevelopment. Rather than believing that the Kirkbride will hamper economic growth, consider it a critical element in making it happen. Thank you. " Attached is a list of individuals who have added their names to this petition, as well as additional comments written by the petition signers themselves. Sincerely, Cody Murphy

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Carissa Langer Gambrills, MD 21054 Mar 5, 2014 Pam Kraus Wheaton, MN 56296 Feb 26, 2014 At least stabilize it. I don't understand how demolition is even an option. Ronald Erb Broadlands, VA 20148 Oct 9, 2013 This is a very valuable historic building and should be saved. Hopefully the residents will band together and do the job. Beverly Evans Messer Belfast, ME 04915 Sep 21, 2013 It is a shame that Fergus Falls fought so hard to have this building built and now they're fighting so hard to take it down. I've never seen a piece of history quite like it and it should be preserved at all costs. Please, don't let this beautiful building be ruined like so many other Kirkbride buildings. Thank you. Vicki Richter Ottertail, MN 56571 Jul 5, 2013 Too many kirkbride buildings are gone forever. Danvers was a beautiful kirkbride and most of it is gone. DONNA RANELLI drexel hill, PA 19026 Jun 26, 2013 we need to do what we can to save this beautiful building i just found out about this and i automatically fell in love with it. Its a historical building and we can just let them bring it down! Abby Abercrombie, ND 58001 Jun 26, 2013 Susan M. Wald Southampton, NY 11969 May 19, 2013 Amanda Francis Fargo, ND 58103 MoveOn.org 2

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls May 3, 2013 Sandra Tenneson Berkeley Springs, WV 25411 Apr 26, 2013 Everyone else has covered what I came here to say. Why destroy a historical building that can still be useful? The fact that it is a historical building should be enough to keep it! I hope all of our effort isn't for anything and that we can save this amazing place! Shauni Mulder thief river falls, MN 56701 Apr 12, 2013 I used to live in Fergus Falls and I trained as a human service tech there at the kirkbride building in 1982 and my ex husband worked there as well. My aunt worked there too her name was Jean Boen and a neighbor alice lyng. So this needs to be saved and used in some way other than to be torn down. It would be a shame to tear down a beautiful campus as the fergus falls state hospital as been there its a landmark for the city as well. I think there could be many uses for the kirkbride as well as the other buildings as a resort hotel as fergus falls area is good for all sorts of activities thru out the year Take a look at some of the other suggestions that you have received as well. thank you for listening. Carol LaValle Royalton, MN 56374 Apr 3, 2013 Minnesota doesnt always perserve our history. I believe that we have to keep the good and the bad. We as humans connect through our history. this state has so many places that could be utilized in so many ways. look at the old schmidt brewery in st paul for an example. Use it for education, stores, a historical society, etc. a combination of things. 4-H? girl scouts? a boys and girls club...all the above! Terra Detle-Jamieson Minneapolis, MN 55407 Mar 22, 2013 Jessica Haase Buck Bayport, MN 55003 Mar 9, 2013 History should be preserved, not destroyed. Peter Klein Fergus Falls, MN 56537 Feb 18, 2013 I do not live nearby, but this place would be great for affordable housing. Victor Wei Piscataway, NJ 08901 Jan 25, 2013 MoveOn.org 3

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Come everyone save the building. This is a great historic building, it shows the great architecture. Reed Frazier Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Jan 21, 2013 I love this building. please. find something to do with it that will bring in jobs!!! kassandra ryden fergus falls, MN 56537 Jan 21, 2013 Please save this building!!!!! It's our towns history! Callista LaCoursiere Fergus Falls, MN 56537 Jan 20, 2013 I love the RTC. It deserves to be saved. Don't destory our history!!! Kirstin Welch Fergus Falls, MN 56537 Jan 20, 2013 Save it! Ben Salem, MA 01970 Jan 9, 2013 Lois Eden Prairie, MN 55347 Jan 5, 2013 PLEASE save this building complex from demolition! Don Deckert Albertville, MN 55301 Jan 5, 2013 Jeff Apple Champlin, MN 55316 Jan 2, 2013 Please preseserve history! Save this Kirkbride building! Karen Rose York, PA 17404 MoveOn.org 4

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Dec 30, 2012 Randal Mathis Dallas, TX 75214 Dec 28, 2012 Please preserve Fergus Falls. Becky Mathis Dallas, TX 75214 Dec 27, 2012 Please save the Kirkbride! We don't build buildings like thins in the states anymore. Please stop the wrecking ball, it would be great for redevelopment. Andrew Waller Saint Louis Park, MN 55416 Dec 18, 2012 This magnificent piece of history should be preserved. Emily Fargo, ND 58103 Dec 9, 2012 Debra Gangelhoff Long Lake, MN 55356 Nov 29, 2012 June Myers casselton, ND 58012 Nov 29, 2012 This building is absolutely stunning. It also has a lot of good history behind it, and it would be a shame if it was torn down!! Cindy Courtney Battle Lake, MN 56515 Nov 9, 2012 Jeanne Everhart Erhard, MN 56534 Nov 6, 2012 Renee Everhart Anchorage, AK 99520 Nov 6, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls BenHarry V Hanson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 Nov 5, 2012 This kirkbride building is just way too cool and its a monument. Please reconsider Todd and Cheryle Benedict Hope, ND 58046 Nov 5, 2012 I used the RTC as a topic for a history project. What an amazingly historical building with so much character and importance to the Fergus Falls community. Brekka Pine City, MN 55063 Nov 2, 2012 Please save the Kirkbride! Christy Krusemark Hoffman, MN 56339 Nov 1, 2012 Lisa Mickelson Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Nov 1, 2012 It would be SO sad and unforgivable to see this building go. Anita Bethel Fergus Falls, MN 56537 Nov 1, 2012 stacy thorstenson Fargo, ND 58103 Nov 1, 2012 Alan Okke Vergas, MN 56587 Nov 1, 2012 This building is a historical treasure, it can be made into a lucrative business complex. Carolyn Larsen Grand Marais, MN 55604 Nov 1, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls What is Fergus without this landmark? Fergus needs this building to help bring in visitors. What else do you have? Stephanie Okke Vergas, MN 56587 Nov 1, 2012 I really hope this building is saved. My imagination goes wild when I think of the possibilities for this place. If only I were rich!! Sheila Schoon Frazee, MN 56544 Nov 1, 2012 How can one even imagine tearing down this incredible buiilding!? It is still in great shape and is absolutley amazing! Think of the WORLD-CLASS possabilities of this place!! Only one can imagine. PLEASE SAVE THE KIRKBRIDE!!!!!! Kyle Erickson Hope, ND 58046 Oct 31, 2012 karen Fergus Falls, MN 56537 Oct 29, 2012 sasha alexandria, MN 56308 Oct 28, 2012 BreAnn Rothsay, MN 56579 Oct 21, 2012 melissa nord rothsay, MN 56579 Oct 19, 2012 debra jorgenson rothsay, MN 56579 Oct 19, 2012 Missi Larson Redetzke ST Cloud, MN 56303 Oct 19, 2012 amanda rothsay, MN 56579 MoveOn.org 7

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Oct 18, 2012 gayla fergus falls, MN 56537 Oct 18, 2012 Jamie Nordick Rothsay, MN 56579 Oct 18, 2012 This place is full so much history it should have never been even considered to be torn down!!! How awful! Jeanne Toso Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Oct 18, 2012 Mickey Haarstad Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Oct 18, 2012 This building is too magnificent to tear down! The historical value alone should be enough to preserve it! Lori Jorgenson Rothsay, MN 56579 Oct 18, 2012 The Kirkbride building is a beautiful display of architecture that should be preserved for future generations. Danielle wilson Fargo, ND 58102 Oct 14, 2012 andy hoheisel alexandria, MN 56308 Oct 14, 2012 please dont tear it down!! Natasha Morton detroit lakes, MN 56501 Oct 12, 2012 Darrin Krenz COON RAPIDS, MN 55433 Oct 11, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Places like this are historically significant, as they were designed with a concept of healing through architecture and landscape. They were built to last and can be repurposed to serve their communities once again. Please let this site remain and have a new use for present and future generations. Caitlin Chamberlain Savannah, GA 31401 Oct 5, 2012 Bridgette Hemmesch Owatonna, MN 55060 Oct 2, 2012 Michelle Ben Streeter, ND 58483 Sep 24, 2012 Anna Russell North Kingstown, RI 02852 Sep 19, 2012 Ron Prchal Jr. Fergus Falls, MN 56537 Sep 16, 2012 Please save this beautiful historic treasure! Mike Refsland Minneapolis, MN 55104 Sep 13, 2012 shame to lose it! Mary Roman Lidgerwood, ND 58053 Sep 11, 2012 chad brown Fergus Falls, MN 56537 Sep 7, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Just found out that my great-grandfater (Herbert Sargent) died there in 1919. After reading the history of the hospital and it's buildings, i have come to believe that my great-grandfather recieved the best care available for the times. Thank God for people like Dr. Kirkbride, who saw value and didn't dehumanize the mentally ill. My own grandfather hid the truth from our family and we didn't even know who our great-grandfather was until recently. karen sargent Rapid River, MI 49878 Sep 7, 2012 They give guided tours on Fridays. If you have a big group, you can also have them on other days of the week. I was fourtnate enough to be with a group just yesterday to have a tour. Wonderful old building and grounds so hope they can find a use for it. The tour guide said she was booking out into Aug. already. The building also is not heated so they do stop them when it gets too cold. Hope you get a chance to go-it was great and educational!! Dlool rUvUrzMSR, Austria Sep 6, 2012 Please don't tear down this Historic building, it is part of history. My Grandmother was a patient there and died there. The building has so many uses and it is gross waste to not use it. Please don't tear it down. Thank you for listening to my plea. Teri LeMere Yreka, CA 96097 Sep 5, 2012 DON'T TEAR IT DOWN!!! It's such a beautiful building! Katrina Cibuzar Moorhead, MN 56563 Sep 3, 2012 Tierney Cash Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821 Sep 2, 2012 Such a beautiful and historical building cannot and should not be torn down. It's our history. Imagine the tourist boom if Fergus decided to do tours 5 days a week. It'd create more jobs, and create economic growth. Jaime Kallstrom Centerville, MN 55038 Sep 2, 2012 These buildings should be preserved as a monument to those who called them home. Michael Bazar Elyria, OH 44035 MoveOn.org 10

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Aug 27, 2012 dragan bezby zagreb, Croatia Aug 24, 2012 Erik Goodmanson Rochester, MN 55901 Aug 17, 2012 Meghan Irwin New ulm, MN 56073 Aug 17, 2012 beautiful architecture.. no reason to destroy. vicki khuzami new york, NY 10012 Aug 16, 2012 Tanya Schmidt Willmar, MN 56201 Aug 16, 2012 Caitlin Minneapolis, MN 55413 Aug 16, 2012 Spare the death of history! Save the Kirkbride building and consider other lucrative options. Aislyn ONeill Nahant, MA 01908 Aug 15, 2012 Jared Frazier Nashville, TN 37216 Aug 14, 2012 Diane Johnson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 Aug 14, 2012 art stortroen fergus falls, MN 56537 Aug 14, 2012 Michelle Westerly, RI 02891 Aug 14, 2012 MoveOn.org 11

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Peter Leclerc Pawtucket, RI 02860 Aug 14, 2012 I would like to request an extension of the Minnesota State grand dollars for the Kirkbridge Building in Fergus Falls. Bianca Insane Spring Hill, Australia Aug 13, 2012 This is a travesty and so short sited! Please consider all options, this building is a treasure!!! Joan Vorderbruggen Minneapolis, MN 55408 Aug 13, 2012 Save it and turn it into a national museum dedicated to the history of mental health care in the United States. Thomas Rosenbaum Granger, IN 46530 Aug 13, 2012 Save the Kirkbrides and our American history please. Michael Repassy Waltham, MA 02452 Aug 13, 2012 Kerri Holl Lincoln, NH 03251 Aug 13, 2012 phillip beverly, MA 01915 Aug 13, 2012 Bob Ferreira north Conway, NH 03860 Aug 13, 2012 Victoria Nonnemacher Saint Paul, MN 55104 Aug 11, 2012 Lisa Jurgens Chicago, IL 60608 Aug 9, 2012 MoveOn.org 12

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls liseli polivka minneapolis, MN 55408 Aug 9, 2012 Kevin Schmidt Fargo, ND 58103 Aug 7, 2012 Bryanna Johnson Elizabeth, MN 56533 Aug 6, 2012 This is an amazing building and the history of it is priceless! Sarah Schmidt Hawley, MN 56549 Aug 6, 2012 Piece of amazing history please do not tear this down...other uses can be salvaged from this beautiful masterpiece! Mariya Schumacher West Fargo, ND 58078 Jul 29, 2012 Zoe Barry Afzali Lawrenceville, GA 30043 Jul 24, 2012 Save the Fergus Falls Kirkbride! We need more historical sights in Minnesota Jaz L Minneapolis, MN 55418 Jul 23, 2012 The RTC is more than a building. It is a piece of history. Why would you even consider demonishing it? Lori Anderson Vancouver, WA 98663 Jul 23, 2012 Susan Swartzbaugh Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Jul 21, 2012 please save this building!

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Jill Nelson Sioux Falls, SD 57108 Jul 21, 2012 Nathan jorgenson Minneapolis, MN 55405 Jul 18, 2012 save this beautiful looking building! To many old ones are being tore down! julie grassel Grand Forks, ND 58201 Jul 17, 2012 The Kirkbride Center in Fergus Falls not only is an amazing link to our history that is not replaceable, it has so much potential for something new! Think of the amazing possibilities , a museum, artist colony, school, a zoo, even office space. We cannot let this piece of history fall. Josh Wold Fergus Falls, MN 56537 Jul 16, 2012 This is an important building in Minnesota! So many historic buildings can be rehabilitated to become full productive members of society again! What is green or sustainable about all that beautiful architecture to end up in the landfill. The city council should be recalled for making such a short sighted and destructive behavior! Shame! Shame! Joy Sears Salem, OR 97301 Jul 16, 2012 This is a piece of Minnesota history that needs to be preserved. Maureen DeCamp Saint Paul, MN 55102 Jul 14, 2012 I am signing on behalf of my mother who is 91 and has no computer. I grew up in Grand Forks. My mom's dad and my dad's mom were successfully treated at Fergus. The building surely can be put to other useful purposes now. Here in the DC area we have seen the controversy over St. E's. Surely Minnesota can set a different tone with its still useful older buildings. Lynn Larsen Jarrettsville, MD 21084 Jul 14, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls i dont see why it isnt made into a museum of the history mental health and treatments , we dont have anything like that and i think it would be amazing!! amanda steele fargo, ND 58103 Jul 14, 2012 Denise Bunker Circle Pines, MN 55014 Jul 13, 2012 Don't tear this building down! Alisha W. Saint Francis, MN 55070 Jul 13, 2012 Katie McNab Waseca, MN 56093 Jul 12, 2012 Save these old buildings, there is a ton of potential for Tourism money in the Paranormal Industry... think about it. Geoffrrey Faulkner Ft Jones, CA 96032 Jul 10, 2012 Kelly Kopka Roseville, MN 55113 Jul 10, 2012 Kelsey Olivito Lynn, MA 01905 Jul 8, 2012 My heart breaks everytime I seea building of such history and such art get demolished. Please save this building at any cost. The state and city will gain such a value in history. Jeret ledger Salem, MA 01970 Jul 8, 2012 Julie Bronson Glenville, MN 56036 Jul 7, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls This building is a work of art. Bulldozing it would be like burning the Mona Lisa. It needs to be saved, preserved, and used, for future generations! Holly Casper, WY 82602 Jul 5, 2012 Please consider the ultimate way to recycle and safe this tremendous old building. They are becoming less and less! Respectfully, Deb DEB LEE CARSON RED WING, MN 55066 Jul 3, 2012 This building is absolutely beautiful and could be used for so many things. In no way should it be damaged or destroyed. Clara Bacou London, United Kingdom Jul 2, 2012 Charles Gunderson Oakdale, MN 55128 Jul 2, 2012 I was privileged enough to take a tour of this beautiful building this past weekend by Maxine and Gene. This is one of the most amazing marvels I have ever experienced. Michael Parsakalleh Oakdale, MN 55128 Jul 2, 2012 Nightshine kristiansand, Norway Jul 1, 2012 Just because something is old, doesn't mean it should be destroyed. Otherwise not a person older than 60 would be alive. Amber Hunt Mansfield, TX 76063 Jul 1, 2012 Jainai Jeffries Long Beach, CA 90813 Jul 1, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls We can't continue to destroy our history...it is what forms our present and future. Mary Swegle Askov, MN 55704 Jun 30, 2012 Leave this building alone! Rachelle Gauss Weston, WI 54476 Jun 30, 2012 Its such a shame that all these historic sites are being destroyed. The history should be preserved and cherished. Craig Gauss Weston, WI 54476 Jun 28, 2012 Sydney Chase Wahpeton, ND 58075 Jun 24, 2012 It would be a tragedy to destroy such a magnificent building and history evolving around it. Andrew Curry Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Jun 23, 2012 Brigette Holkup Wahpeton, ND 58075 Jun 23, 2012 lori peterson middle river, MN 56737 Jun 23, 2012 please save the building! Richard Bakken Buffalo, MN 55313 Jun 22, 2012 Having been here forever, this building has been there forever and should last forever. On that of that, I was medical for ten years and it was a hallmark its time. There must be some way to make it last. Richard Baker MD Fergus Falls, MN 56537-8235 MoveOn.org 17

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Jun 22, 2012 This place is so beautiful. We don't design buildings like this now! Lindy Kilde Moorhead, MN 56560 Jun 22, 2012 I was born and raised in Fergus Falls, and I don't want to see this building demolished.--Janet Allison Rollin Glaser Raleigh, NC 27614 Jun 21, 2012 Growing up in Fergus I have to say the state hospital is one of a kind and would be a shame to destroy it....Can't imagine it not being used for something worth while.... Valdine Kilde Petty Whittier, CA 90604 Jun 21, 2012 Having grown up in Fergus Falls, I had several relatives (Uncles, Aunts & Cousins) work at the State Hospital. It has history one of a kind and would be a shame to demolish Rod Kilde Covina, CA 91722 Jun 21, 2012 Kathy Scott Sarasota, FL 34236 Jun 17, 2012 Please save this magnificent building and it's grounds Michelle Fyhrie Fergus Falls, MN 56537 Jun 16, 2012 I grew up in Fergus Falls and think it would be a shame to lose this historic structure which is part of our history. joyce yingling Elk River, MN 55330 Jun 15, 2012 I hope it can be like the Traverse City Kirkbride. Charles Martin Grwan, MI 49637 MoveOn.org 18

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Jun 13, 2012 It would be such a shame to lose this beautiful, historic building. Alissa Munson Saint Cloud, MN 56303 Jun 13, 2012 Preserving the past benefits the future! Don't let it go, once it's gone it's gone forever! Sarah Guimond East Douglas, MA 01516 Jun 13, 2012 Save these buildings! William Hall Collierville, TN 38017 Jun 7, 2012 Please save this building! Phil Tuths Medfield, MA 02052 Jun 5, 2012 attended nurses training there in the summer of 1969. was just there last thursday 6/1 and would love to see inside again. will go to tour next friday. it is an amazing building. i took many pictures that day of the beautiful exterior before i looked at this website and learned of the pending demolition. it is sad that that is the only answer. what a historic building! Debrah Erickson Sabin, MN 56580 Jun 2, 2012 Heather Smith Valley City, ND 58072 May 31, 2012 these buildings! F.Falls and our state are fortunate these historic beauties are a 'part of us'. They are more than worth saving ... whatever it takes NEEDS to happen! Friends of the Kirkbride, please contact me - I'd like to volunteer with you. Margie Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 30, 2012 No leave them alone. they are a part of history.

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls James Siems Isanti, MN 55040 May 29, 2012 shirley koepke fergus falls, MN 56537 May 26, 2012 Andrew Balfour Minneapolis, MN 55406 May 25, 2012 jessica bowers dallas, TX 75205 May 25, 2012 Jennifer Zender fergus falls, MN 56537 May 22, 2012 This amazing piece of history must be saved. Tim Doughy Manteca, CA 95336 May 22, 2012 Jeremy Marshall Downingtown, PA 19335 May 21, 2012 Robert Masciantonio HAVERTOWN, PA 19083 May 21, 2012 Heather Marlton, NJ 08053 May 21, 2012 Brittney Milbrandt Elk River, MN 55330 May 21, 2012 Daniel Lawin Saint Cloud, MN 56303 May 21, 2012 Jodi Felice des moines, IA 50315 May 21, 2012 MoveOn.org 20

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Suzanne Reitan Fargo, ND 58102 May 21, 2012 Maysie Czech Little Falls, MN 56345 May 21, 2012 Ashlee St. Cloud, MN 56304 May 21, 2012 Nicole Ernhart Hutchinson, MN 55350 May 21, 2012 As a native of Fergus Falls, I would truly love to see this building preserved. Astri Swensdrud Los Angeles, CA 90039 May 21, 2012 Jeff Bequette Omaha, NE 68130 May 21, 2012 Kelsey Pugh St. Cloud, MN 56301 May 21, 2012 Kaity Bequette St Cloud, MN 56301 May 21, 2012 Anders Swendsrud Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 20, 2012 Alison Middlecamp Camarillo, CA 93012 May 20, 2012 sabella hess Irvine, CA 92614 May 20, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls I was born in Fergus, and four of my five children graduated from FFHS while we lived there. Having lived on both east and west coasts now, I feel that the midwest often fails to recognize the importance of historically significant buildings in favor of "progress." Do not be short-sighted. Save the Kirkbride! Cheryl Olsen Everett, WA 98203 May 20, 2012 As a former resident of Fergus Falls, I support this Mark Johannesen LeSueur, MN 56058 May 20, 2012 Merle Schmidt FergusFalls, MN 56537 May 20, 2012 The Kirkbride is an important historic (and beautiful) landmark unique to Fergus Falls. We must do all we can to preserve it for future generations to enjoy. Gaylan Mathiesen Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 19, 2012 Dan Hutchinson Stevensville, MT 59870 May 18, 2012 Having lived in the OTHER historic landmark in Fergus Falls for a time (Hillcrest Academy), I would suggest that it is vital to Fergus Falls to save this historic building. It is a thing of beauty and should be preserved. Mike Robertson Orlando, FL 32806 May 18, 2012 Please do not demolish the Kirkbride building in Fergus Falls, MN. We need to save such architectural treasures. There are things that can be done to the building. It is in wonderful condition for the most part so please do not do this. Antonia Klein Miles City, MT 59301 May 18, 2012 randa veazie Dent, MN 56528 May 17, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls shannon yerkes crosby, ND 58703 May 16, 2012 Helen Erkenbrack Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 16, 2012 I would like to add without our past there is no future... Stop tearing down our buildings of our past! Laura reichert north cape may, NJ 08204 May 15, 2012 Glenda Dreesen Ellsworth, MN 56129 May 15, 2012 These are a wonderful historical properties! Don't tear it down! Megan Murphy Villas, NJ 08251 May 15, 2012 STOP DESTROYING HISTORY ! SAVE IT !!!!! Max Neukirch smithtown, NY 11787 May 15, 2012 Whitney Jones Indianapolis, IN 46260 May 15, 2012 Abby Kocher Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 14, 2012 Please preserve our culture and heritage! Patrick Murphy Lutherville, MD 21093 May 14, 2012 andrew peters des plaines, IL 60016 May 14, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Please preserve this beautiful work of architectural art and significant piece of human history. Nathan M Edington Indinapolis, IN 46240 May 14, 2012 The Kirkbridge buildings are among America's greatest architectural landmarks. Please don't allow this priceless building to be destroyed! Angela Larson Chicago, IL 60645 May 14, 2012 An extraordinary building, and a wonderful asset to the community. We must keep this building standing! John M. Waters Worcester, MA 01602 May 14, 2012 Ashley lien Minot, ND 58701 May 14, 2012 I just recently moved away from Fergus falls last fall. I lived about 6 blocks away from the building for 16 years of my life and it is a BEAUTIFUL building and an important piece of history for our city. Listen to the people! Keep it standing tall! Kelsey Mahler Fridley, MN 55432 May 14, 2012 Lori Heiman Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 14, 2012 Brooke Barsness Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 14, 2012 Farry Jensen Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 14, 2012 Kim Klawitter Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 13, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Such a beautiful building. I took a tour there when I was visiting family. Such a beautiful place with such potential, not to mention History. It was be a terrible shame to tear it down. C. L. Glaze Nacogdoches, TX 75965 May 13, 2012 Kari Macho st. cloud, MN 56303 May 13, 2012 This building has irrefutable historic significance. I would like to request an extension of the MN State grant dollars for the Kirkbride building in Fergus Falls. Lisa C.Mathieson St.Paul, MN 55101 May 13, 2012 Kimberley Block Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 13, 2012 Dorothy Kvittum Golden Valley, MN 55422 May 12, 2012 To the city council: The good folks of Fergus Falls are getting pretty blame tired of you pushing thru your own agendas rather than represent your public. Making it all but impossible for would be developers of the Kirkbride complex is case in point. Listen to the people and MAKE a way to SAVE THE KIRKBRIDE! Julia Evenson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 12, 2012 An irreplaceable piece of our history-please save the Kirkbride Pam Martin Saint Paul, MN 55151 May 12, 2012 The Kirkbride building is a beautiful and important piece of history in Fergus Falls - to destroy it would be a travesty and immense injustice to everyone in this area! Laura Elliott Rothsay, MN 56579 May 12, 2012 Raven MoveOn.org 25

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Saint Paul, MN 55130 May 12, 2012 Raven St Paul, MN 55130 May 12, 2012 katey Cresswell Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 12, 2012 The Kirkbride building puts Fergus Falls on the map and could have much value. Myrna Morrill Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 12, 2012 Chris Petersen Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 12, 2012 There are beautiful old buildings being productively used in many other places. Why not the Kirkbride? Becky Zuehlsdorff Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 12, 2012 Daniel Williams-Goldberg Laguna Beach, CA 92651 May 12, 2012 I was born and raised in Fergus Falls and think it's a terrible idea to let anything happen to the Kirkbride! Caleb C Evenson Phoenix, AZ 85032 May 11, 2012 Suzanne Babcock Torrance `, CA 90505 May 11, 2012 Josh Holzworth Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 11, 2012 save this amazing structure! follow the example set by the kirkbride in weston, WV! Guy Housewright Fort Worth, TX 76107 MoveOn.org 26

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls May 11, 2012 From Fergus Falls, MN. Stop the wrecking ball. Do not tear down the Kirkbride building. It is historical. Melissa Trinkle Webster City, IA 50595 May 11, 2012 GARY D CLERMONT UNDERWOOD, MN 56586 May 11, 2012 Save it!!!! Nancy Hagberg Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 11, 2012 Julie Skowronek New Brighton, MN 55112 May 11, 2012 bethanie kugler underwood, MN 56586 May 11, 2012 Jackie Sletta Nashville, TN 37214 May 11, 2012 We're losing too much of our past and it cannot continue. Please reconsider and save the Kirkbride building. Tom Flynn Oakdale, MN 55128 May 10, 2012 Megan Burkel Omaha, NE 68106 May 10, 2012 This historic landmark needs tone saved. The City of Fergus Falls needs to be actively involved in the preservation of it's historical past. Kathryn Thompson Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 May 10, 2012 David Boudinot Elk River, MN 55330 MoveOn.org 27

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls May 10, 2012 stop the wrecking ball! Tami Hermes Hankinson, ND 58041 May 10, 2012 Please don't tear down this building. Jennifer Gwinner, ND 58040 May 10, 2012 To darn precious to kno k it down let a strong building stand forever in beauty Tina Alexandria, MN 56308 May 10, 2012 Julie Goldfine St. Paul, MN 55105 May 10, 2012 judi kjaglien fergus falls, MN 56537 May 9, 2012 Sandra Barnhouse Underwood, MN 56586 May 9, 2012 we moved here from moorhead last fall, but are familiar with the kirkbride site. Would think the original main building could be saved and incorporated into any number of developements. She's very unique! dale whitehead Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 9, 2012 austen brekken crookston, MN 56716 May 9, 2012 Please stay the execution. It is a worthy building, and simply needs a worthy plan. Colin Clarke Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 May 9, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Laurie Whitehead Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 9, 2012 This is an architectural treasure. Please don't demolish it. There are creative solutions if you want to look for them. Sean Galbraith Toronto, Canada May 9, 2012 geneveiverostad@gmail.com Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 9, 2012 audrey harrison fergus falls, MN 56537 May 9, 2012 Please don't destroy this beautiful historic building!!! Jen Benson Osakis, MN 56360 May 9, 2012 Sue Arntson Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 May 9, 2012 kathy bakken fergus falls, MN 56537 May 9, 2012 Jenna Lund Moorhead, MN 56560 May 9, 2012 Joann Olson Ham Lake, MN 55304 May 9, 2012 Charles Cusson Westford, MA 01886 May 9, 2012 I grew up in Fergus. The Kirkbride needs to be saved.

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Gary Stout Stoughton, WI 53589 May 9, 2012 Connie Hendrickson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 9, 2012 Liz Adams Rosemount, MN 55068 May 8, 2012 Grew up in Fergus. I agree with others, such a beautiful, historic building. Was able to tour this past summer during the school reunion. Such a shame to lose this heritage of Fergus Falls. Ruskin Golden Gardner, KS 66030 May 8, 2012 JILL HUMANN FARGO, ND 58103 May 8, 2012 dont tear it down!!...its a beautiful building....what would fergus be without this place????? jody loe fergus falls, MN 56537 May 8, 2012 Sue Kugler Erhard, MN 56534 May 8, 2012 It's a historical landmark,, If it's demolished, no structure could ever take it's place. Save it!!! Ronald Soliah Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 8, 2012 Bailey Stickney Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 8, 2012 Kristy Hovland Ottertail, MN 56571 May 8, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Please do not tear down this impressive historic building? Sandy Bedard Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 8, 2012 We have to stop tearing down are history.... Tess derosier Warren, MN 56762 May 8, 2012 Lets start clicking our keyboards! We HAVE to find a developer FAST! If we all just contacted 1 interesting professional. That would be 1,345 potential leads. Lets find an interested invester! Kim Rosentreter Erhard, MN 56534 May 8, 2012 This historical monument could begin a new life repurposed. Fergus Falls will lose a part of the city's history if the building is allowed to be demolished. Heather Granvold Lake Park, MN 56554 May 8, 2012 It's beautiful! It should stay! Ruth Carlson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 8, 2012 Jeffrey Zachmann FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537 May 8, 2012 Pamela King Buffalo, WY 82834 May 8, 2012 Lets get it dne! Darlene Westerhaug Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 8, 2012 Jackie Adair Minneapolis, MN 55430 MoveOn.org 31

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls May 8, 2012 Laura Rovang Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 8, 2012 Karen Anderson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 8, 2012 Jennifer Kleine Fargo, ND 58102 May 8, 2012 Cindy Weisert Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 8, 2012 Zachary Blumberg Waterford, MI 48328 May 8, 2012 Ericka Stoltenberg Underwood, MN 56586 May 8, 2012 Tiffany Hanson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 8, 2012 kaitlyn stock fergus falls, MN 56537 May 8, 2012 Jennifer Nilsen Big Lake, MN 55309 May 8, 2012 Krisy arndt Battle lake, MN 56516 May 8, 2012 My husband and I would like to request an extension of the MN. St. grant dollars for the Kirkbride building in Fergus Falls, MN. Please. Caryn Williams Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 8, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Sarah Ireland Wahpeton, ND 58075 May 8, 2012 Delane Bergren Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 8, 2012 Randi Mason Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 8, 2012 Timothy Stahl Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 8, 2012 use the funds that would be spent tearing it down to get the word out nationwide that this building is available! Judy Oak Grove, MN 55011 May 8, 2012 I know you have a thankless job as govt officers...but please don't rush to demolish this beautiful building...it is amazing and hopefully can be restored and remodelled for some great new purpose Kathy Stofer Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 8, 2012 sam pierce barnesville, MN 56514 May 8, 2012 Born and raised in Fergus Falls, still have ties to the community and Ottertail County. I would hate to see this beautiful piece of architecture detroyed. It has always been a part of the city and focal point. I have showed many visiting firends and family the campus and they all were very iterested in the history of facility and the structure itself. Shawn Wilde Minneapolis, MN 55405 May 8, 2012 It's a part of history. melissa babb battle lake, MN 56515 May 8, 2012 MoveOn.org 33

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Ashley Bowman Redwood Falls, MN 56283 May 8, 2012 Clara Pesola underwood, MN 56586 May 8, 2012 Charles Newborg Underwood, MN 56586 May 8, 2012 sue hanstad dalton, MN 56324 May 8, 2012 Audrey Kennedy Fayetteville, TN 37334 May 8, 2012 the beautiful bldg. needs to be saved Donna Braton Barnesville, MN 56514 May 8, 2012 I used to live across the street. I always thought it was a beautiful building. There must be some use for it... Tammy Van Erp Welsh Lewistown, MT 59457 May 8, 2012 Sad. Guess we really are a *throw away society*. Julianne Sanden Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 8, 2012 Town wouldn't be the same without it.... The last historic house you allowed removed is still missed fergus although we think of as a busy business town if u take the time to drive further into the depths you will see grand old homes that have stood for decades . It is a joy just driving around looking at the fabulous architecture Paula buck Wahpeton, ND 58075 May 8, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls It's historical, don't wreck it! Carina Ellingson Campbell, MN 56522 May 8, 2012 Linda Nordwall Dalton, MN 56324 May 8, 2012 This is the most amazing i have ever seen. I have completed treatment in this building and met my husband there been married for almost 8 years and have 3 amazing daughters. My father in law also worked at the bank for many years. Amy Kolodge Duluth, MN 55804 May 8, 2012 As a native who still considers Fergus Falls my hometown, I implore the City Council not to permit the destruction of this fabled building. There must be another way. It's one of the things that makes our community unique. Don't let it go to waste Harvey T. Rockwood Little Canada, MN 55117 May 8, 2012 Jennifer K. Wanek Fargo, ND 58104 May 8, 2012 John Perhay Savage, MN 55378 May 8, 2012 I feel the Kirkbride building is a valuable piece of history and should be preserved and re-purposed; as a museum or as a home for the old one. Shirlee Taylor Deer Creek, MN 56527 May 8, 2012 Ashly Easton Fargo, ND 58104 May 8, 2012 Lori Botzet Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 May 8, 2012 MoveOn.org 35

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Bernard Bachmeier Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 8, 2012 Lisa Anderson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 8, 2012 Nichole F fergus falls, MN 56537 May 8, 2012 Judy Glorvigen Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 8, 2012 lisa gourley barrington, RI 02806 May 8, 2012 It is way to beautiful a landmark and building to destroy. Frances Buske Oakes, ND 58474 May 8, 2012 the thought of this building being torn down sickens me! Brittany Rumohr Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 8, 2012 Kathy Aarhus Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 8, 2012 Renae Sell-Lindgren Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 8, 2012 Save your history! holden richards NC, NC 27510 May 8, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls This building complex is AWESOME. It has such history & architecture. They just don't make em like this any more. Robin Johansen Underwood, MN 56586 May 8, 2012 Don't demolish this historic building! Deb Long Alexandria, MN 56308 May 8, 2012 Zack Hanson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 8, 2012 Keep, preserve & respect the past. The town has missed so many other opportunities because of short sightedness, don't miss this one. Save the Kirkbride! Elizabeth Murray Sioux Falls, SD 57108 May 8, 2012 Why are we trying to get rid of such a beautiful historic building? The government is wonderful at getting rid of the old and bringing in the new. We should be preserving the old. Angela Godel Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 8, 2012 Its a landmark.....leave it alone Glenna LaMere Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 8, 2012 I say let then make that movie in the old place and bring in some new money to or area! Petina Jacobs Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 8, 2012 Lacey O'Sullivan Redwood Falls, MN 56283 May 8, 2012 Carrie Tollefson MoveOn.org 37

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Underwood, MN 56586 May 8, 2012 The State Hospital is one of the few things that give Fergus Falls its name and is a huge part of its character. It was at one point the main source of its livelihood, and can be again. Megaan Cianci Fargo, ND 58102 May 8, 2012 Alissa minneapolis, MN 55419 May 8, 2012 Carol Grina Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 8, 2012 I wish I had the money to repurpose this building. I waited 3 months to get on the list to have a tour...it's an amazing building. I go look at it every time I'm in Fergus Falls. (There are examples of great buildings that have been repurposed...please let Kirkbridge be another.) Joleen Giefer Frazee, MN 56544 May 8, 2012 gretchen brown fergus falls, MN 56537 May 8, 2012 why destroy a beautiful old building??? Mary Kotrba annandale, MN 55302 May 8, 2012 Matt Carlson Ashby, MN 56309 May 8, 2012 I drive by the buildings quite often, and I always take a special look over, because they are very beautiful. Peggy Stevens Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 8, 2012 Reilly Knorr Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 May 8, 2012 MoveOn.org 38

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Michelle T FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537 May 8, 2012 I see it heading in a art direction. Tyler Schwarz Fergus falls, MN 56537 May 8, 2012 Liz Hanstad Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 8, 2012 Eliabeth Barth Campbell, MN 56522 May 8, 2012 Mary Draht Middleboro, MA 02346 May 8, 2012 This building is in better condition than the 15th century buildings in Europe. It is totally worth saving. I would add, that if it is destroyed and any of the council members or any close ties of theirs profit, then I would like to see a class action lawsuit and a lean against any said parties that made any backdoor deals. Jeanne Collins Hibbing, MN 55746 May 7, 2012 Carol Garnand Boulder, CO 80308 May 7, 2012 Anne Taylor Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 How could you demo such a beautifull part of our city. Kyle Burris Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Carol Dustin Circle Pines, MN 55014 May 7, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls I grew up in the Fergus area. I just heard you are planning to tear down the state hospital building. I would hate to see it demolished. Surely you can find a use for it. It has so much history behind it. Why hasn't it been designated a national historical site? Eileen alexandria, MN 56308 May 7, 2012 This building has potential as well as historical and architectural value. Please give it more time. Once this grand old building is gone, it is GONE!!!! Too many have fallen that should have been saved!!!! Mary Cameron Henning, MN 56551 May 7, 2012 April Nolden Jamestown, ND 58401 May 7, 2012 Ruth Johnson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Jeannine Dunbar Dent, MN 56528 May 7, 2012 Sharon Nelson Ashby, MN 56309 May 7, 2012 This building is incredibly beautiful! Don't deprive our city of this historical structure! Katie Strom Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Dont destroy this beautiful building that is a signature of Fergus Falls and so full of history jo anderson erhard, MN 56534 May 7, 2012 Dorothy Vettel Thompson,, ND 58278 May 7, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls I grew up in FF and would hate to see part of our history go. I return often and so enjoy seeing the old town. Phil Frey Bigfork, MT 59911 May 7, 2012 Jeff Davenport, IA 52803 May 7, 2012 jason bruns Sebeka, MN 56477 May 7, 2012 Casey Highland Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Did not realize what a beautiful bldg it was till that paper came out in the journal. Bethe Holo Dalton, MN 56324 May 7, 2012 Jason Haugen Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Adrianne Bolland Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Jill E. Askeson Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 May 7, 2012 SAVE IT!! Samantha Dowzak Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 charlene lattery new braunfels, TX 78132 May 7, 2012 diane januscheitis barnesville, MN 56514 MoveOn.org 41

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls May 7, 2012 brittany vaughan fergus falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Ryan Kava Fargo, ND 58103 May 7, 2012 Morgan Briceno Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Valerie Martinson Minneapolis, MN 55410 May 7, 2012 Tammy Bauer Hazen, ND 58545 May 7, 2012 Angie Gukeisen Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Repair not Destroy TerryAnn Lapos Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 May 7, 2012 Shannon Highland Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Alisha Vanek Foxhome, MN 56543 May 7, 2012 Terri Munich Nowthen, MN 55330 May 7, 2012 YOU NEED TO KEEP KIRKBRIDE BONNIE BARBER OTTERTAIL, MN 56571 May 7, 2012 MoveOn.org 42

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Samantha Highland Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Jackie Chelemedos Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Cheryl Kvidt Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 May 7, 2012 Save the building Scott hanson moorhead, MN 56560 May 7, 2012 Cindy McDougall Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Linnae Weinrich St Louis Park, MN 55426 May 7, 2012 Please save this important landmark! Jean Wiersma Fergus falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Amanda Bladow Battle Lake, MN 56515 May 7, 2012 Derek Kohlhase Minneapolis, MN 55408 May 7, 2012 Save Kirkbride! Sara Ehnes parkers prairie, MN 56361 May 7, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Show our council that they are making a huge mistake for the future of our city. Katrina Johnson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Stop trygve thurmond east fallowfield, PA 19320 May 7, 2012 Britt Piekarski Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 WENDY BRATON FARGO, ND 58103 May 7, 2012 Kristy Norenberg Fergus FAlls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Donna Owens Erin, NY 14838 May 7, 2012 Joanna Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Duffy Woburn, MA 01801 May 7, 2012 TREVER JOHNSON FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Denise Bladow Battle Lake, MN 56515 May 7, 2012 Jeff Wiersma Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Jennifer O'Malia Groton, CT 06340 May 7, 2012 Sara Harig Bertha, MN 56437 May 7, 2012 John Handorff Plymouth, MN 55447 May 7, 2012 STOP THE WRECKING BALL!!! DO NOT TEAR IT DOWN!! nicole Graff dalton, MN 56324 May 7, 2012 What a shame to take this down! I'm sure there are other ways to save money. Don't tear it down Kim guck Pelican rapids, MN 56572 May 7, 2012 I was born in Fergus Falls and lived there till Sep. 2010. I would hate to see the Kirkbride be destroyed Cassie Schrock Lynnwood, WA 98087 May 7, 2012 angie salto Alexandria, MN 56308 May 7, 2012 Amanda Hinrichs Breckenridge, MN 56520 May 7, 2012 There won't be any Kirkbrides left if you keep knocking them down like this... Don't ruin these wonderful parts of history. micah whatley Denver, CO 80110 May 7, 2012 Kim Lindquist Alexandria, MN 56308 May 7, 2012 MoveOn.org 45

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Amanda Sem Velva, ND 58790 May 7, 2012 Carol Klein Clearwater, MN 55320 May 7, 2012 Steven Shamokin, SC 29020 May 7, 2012 don't destroy history; conserveit, rebuild it.............. allen kutzke fergus falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 I believe that the city of fergus falls should make a water park and resturants and other business in the old state hospital.Itis a fine architical building that should be saved from the wrecking ball. Kay Guerra Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Look on the internet of how they have saved the other buildings similar to this one you could transform that building into a community within a community. jesse hoeper fergus falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Save this historic beautiful building! Dawn Nissen Somerset, WI 54025 May 7, 2012 There is so much that could be done with the beautiful property and buildings! Save our historic building!! Elizabeth Haugen Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 It is important for the history of this country to keep important buildings like this that are disappearing way too quickly! Barbara Morrissey MoveOn.org 46

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Brighton, MI 48116 May 7, 2012 lance mein bertha, MN 56437 May 7, 2012 who in there right mind takes a historical building and says lets spend 5 million dollars to demolition it it is only the tax payers that we are going to screw over again !!!! when you can get a surplus within the community of 20 million dollars plus it just goes to show what kind of retards we have in our government nate gramley fergus falls, MN 56538 May 7, 2012 I don't agree with wreaking a part of history in this town... pritty much the only cool thing in this town. I understand the pros and cons to tair it down its just very upsetting that ppl can't find another use for the big building and the other cottages I wish they could be turned into duplexes or something like that... plus its a beautiful and misterious place to go eat lunch or just take a walk and just the history it holds should be enough! Thanks leah huckfeldt fergus falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Erik Chanhassen, MN 55317 May 7, 2012 Please be creative with this building by not tearing it down and building McMansions in it's place. We need to preseve some of the great buildings in our past, to remember and recreate for our future. Melinda Teiken Saint Paul, MN 55108 May 7, 2012 Gerald Schumacher Grafton, ND 58237 May 7, 2012 Tanya Ott Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Alison nyberg Fergus falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls This historic, beautiful building should be protected, kept and cherished for it's history and architecture! Tim Long Alexandria, MN 56308 May 7, 2012 Rachel Manthey Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Dear representative: Please request an extension of the Minnesota State grant dollars for the Kirkbride building in Fergus Falls. The presence of the Kirkbride building has generous economic worth. Give time, opportunities can flourish within this building through reuse and redevelopment. Rather than believing that the Kirkbride will hamper economic growth, consider it a critical element in making it happen. Thank you. Andrea Johnson Alborn, MN 55702 May 7, 2012 This building is stunning, the architecture is once in a lifetime. Small towns thrive on little celebrities like this building. Amanda Richards Alexandria, MN 56308 May 7, 2012 Paul Cunningham Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Pam Magnuson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Kerby Hanson Des Moines, IA 50317 May 7, 2012 Celeste Sticca Fargo, ND 58102 May 7, 2012 Jessica Erb Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 May 7, 2012 shawn Fergus Falls, MN 56537 MoveOn.org 48

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls May 7, 2012 Molly McDougall Minneapolis, MN 55414 May 7, 2012 Phil Samuelson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Trudi Goodspeed Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 May 7, 2012 Tara Reynolds fergus falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Emmy Oehler fergus falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Amy Masterman maple grove, MN 55369 May 7, 2012 marie great falls, MT 59405 May 7, 2012 Michelle Austin Elmira, NY 14904 May 7, 2012 Please take a GOOD LOOK at the Kirkbride,,,,,,,to destroy it would be a travesty. TRY to make the right decision !! Curt & Dodey Nyman Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Derek Bopp Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Tarra strom Fridley, MN 55432 May 7, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls i believe that beautiful buidlings that can give a city a meaning should not be torn down. joanne hale Michigan City, IN 46360 May 7, 2012 heather draht Middleborough, MA 02346 May 7, 2012 they r beautiful buildings plz don't tear it down. Sarah Muchow Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Andrew Hill Monaca, PA 15061 May 7, 2012 This is a historic part of my home town -- save the Kirkbride! Kate Hoff Minneapolis, MN 55408 May 7, 2012 Margaret Van Erp Bluffton, MN 56518 May 7, 2012 Bryan Maurer Marion, IA 52302 May 7, 2012 Tearing down the building would be a huge mistake for the town of Fergus Falls. It would also be a shame for the history of this country. We have the chance to preserve something, we should. Eric Daniel Dunn Pelican Rapids, MN 59405 May 7, 2012 Amanda Pop Becker, MN 55308 May 7, 2012 Vicki Severson Underwood, MN 56586 May 7, 2012 MoveOn.org 50

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls There is no greater tool to teach the coming generations of our past, like seeing, touching, and walking inside of history frozen in time. Dawn Ferrebee Salem, WV 26301 May 7, 2012 Richard Lee Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 These Kirkbride buildings cannot be replaced or replicated, I find it ludicrous that anyone could even consider tearing one down, they are part of our nation's history. In Europe things like this would not occur, they actually value their history over there. Danvers State Hospital's Kirkbride was razed in Massachusetts a few years ago, and all that did was waste a beautiful building, and replace it with a shoddily and corruptly constructed one that will need to be replaced 20 years from now (if that). Please consider saving this building, there are many uses for them and there are not many left. Matthew Smith Reading, MA 01867 May 7, 2012 Savanna Lamb Puppsky, MN 56667 May 7, 2012 Amazing building Chalsea Desjarlait Red lake, MN 56661 May 7, 2012 The buildings at Fergus Falls are a historic landmark and it would be a shame if they fell victim to a developer that wants to be replace them with a new condo or shopping center. Let's keep our heritage in tact. Thank you! Jerry Eklund Walker, MN 56484 May 7, 2012 Save the kirkbride Hailey Johnson Erhard, MN 56534 May 7, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Money can be spent on foreign country,so why not save and remodel or restore this building,forget about the metro dome the vikings cant win anyway Terry Olsen wahpeton, ND 58075 May 7, 2012 Alyssa Grant Fergus falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Teryl Myhre Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Jason Myhre Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Mary Beth Lundeen Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Lacey Johnson Erhard, MN 56534 May 7, 2012 My husband worked there for 28 years so it holds a special meaning to me. Also, I am originally from the east coast and feel that we should preserve history as they have there. Bevely Norlin Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Virginia Ecker Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Save the Kirkbride! allison leitch dalton, MN 56324 May 7, 2012 Lori Muchow Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Save this landmarK. Its sad that we are the only country that cares nothIng about History!! Fergus can stand up and change that! kristYhorvath clitherall, MN 56524 May 7, 2012 Lisa Jaixen Wahpeton, ND 58074 May 7, 2012 Naomi Johnson Parachute, CO 81635 May 7, 2012 Amanda McCann Wahpeton, ND 58075 May 7, 2012 Amy Heiden San Francisco, CA 94131 May 7, 2012 Jill Duellman Rochester, MN 55901 May 7, 2012 Garner E Moffat Duluth, MN 55806 May 7, 2012 Minneapolis and Saint Paul took down nearly all their buildings like this in the name of kleenex boxes with windows. Something to emulate? I think not. Unless renovation and abatement of known health hazards is beyond current technology and the building still has good bones, you should preservation. H Alan Kantrud Saint Paul, MN 55109 May 7, 2012 I hate the idea of razing this historic feature. You have had serious ideas presented to you. Please tap into your imaginations and intertain the idea that plausible plans, positive incentives, and organized group effort CAN result in something to be proud of. Tom Andrews Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Ian Landberg Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 We need to save this place!!!! Dana Hallan Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 trevan harthun fergus falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 MY WIFE PATRICIA (LA VALLEY) LYDEEN AND I GREW UP IN FERGUS AND HAVE LOTS OF HISTORY WITH THE TOWN. OUR PARENTS OWNED BUSINESSES IN FERGUS, ONE WAS HOWARD LA VALLEY ON WASHINGTON AVENUE AND THE OTHER WAS THE FIR AVENUE GROCERY ON THE CORNER OF CLEVELAND AND FIR AVENUES. DESTROYING A LANDMARK JUST ISN'T RIGHT. Roger Lydeen St. Cloud, MN 56303 May 7, 2012 suzie anderson fergus falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 A cynical person would believe that FF city officials made their decision about the future of the RTC a long time ago, and were determined to rationalize their predetermined choice ever since. Their apparent unwillingness to seriously seek out ways to find a way to reuse this unique FF feature suggests an ulterior single-minded motive. One that involves $$ ultimately lining some crony's pocket? Please prove me wrong. Susan Dewey Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 amy campbell ashby, MN 56309 May 7, 2012 Susan Ardoff San Jose, CA 95112 May 7, 2012 Jimmy Wheeler Underwood, MN 56586 May 7, 2012 MoveOn.org 54

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Coni Thibodeau fergus falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Our city council has been so out of touch with the people for so long it's time to clean house in November! Lloyd Raynor Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Angela Budke fergus falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Kristin Salzer Eden, SD 57232 May 7, 2012 Jill Jaroszewski Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 We have saved landmarks in my home town of Worthington, and I certainly believe you will want to save your heritage. Worthington restored the building and found tenets for it. It is now thriving and is on the tax rolls for the city. Impressive. Darlene Neuman Alexandria, MN 56308 May 7, 2012 Preserve and refurbish. Don't destroy and erase! Tammy Guderian breckenridge, MN 56520 May 7, 2012 I live out of town, but I work in Fergus. I spend more time here than at home. The Kirkbride in Fergus Falls is like Paul Bunyan in Bemidji or the Viking in Alexandria. Why would we want to distroy this building. We must do all we can do to perserve this historic building. Carol Juul Evansville, MN 56326 May 7, 2012 Holly Schiesser Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Joel Minnetonka, MN 55305 May 7, 2012 Philicia Douglas Erhard, MN 56534 May 7, 2012 Derek Hubert Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Stacy Galasso Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Save the kirkbride darcy fergus falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Don't tear down something that is part of history. This a big landmark in our community. Why make our town not well known? It makes me sad to know that we are even making movie on this building and now we want it taken down. dumb idea Rebecca Deterding Fergus falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Miranda Hubert Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Tammy Coffey Battle Lake, MN 56515 May 7, 2012 Ryan Leabo Erhard, MN 56534 May 7, 2012 The Kirkbride has the potiential to really be something wonderful. To see a place with history and beauty be wasted is such sad thing. This place needs to be preserved. Tatum Johnson Battle Lake, MN 56515 May 7, 2012 MoveOn.org 56

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Heather Hubert Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Amanda Underwood, MN 56586 May 7, 2012 tabitha hallan fergus falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 The Kirkbride building has such historical beauty as well as considerable potential for reuse and redevelopment. Please ask for an extention for MN state grant dollars. I am a past resident of FF having lived there for 25 years and I implore the city officials to work hard to secure an extention of state dollars. Ronald L. Bratton Rochester, MN 55906 May 7, 2012 jennifer Knudson Battle Lake, MN 56515 May 7, 2012 Troy Freeberg Moorhead, MN 56560 May 7, 2012 Please save the Kirkbride!!! I grew up in little Fergus Falls! They need the opportunity for new business! Sasha Riley Ironton, OH 45638 May 7, 2012 Save the Kirkbride Building! Stephen Anderson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Architecture is one of the most important factors which reflect the changes in society. Preserving this historic Kirkbride will bring financial savings, and improve citizen knowledge. Greg Coe Brooklyn, NY 11201 May 7, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Jessica Oboyle Dent, MN 56528 May 7, 2012 Tiffany Togusson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Polly & Lyle Longtin Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 We have to STOP throwing away our history!! Recycle.Re-use. Please. Jeff Nichols Richfield, MN 55423 May 7, 2012 Wyatt Martenson Henning, MN 56551 May 7, 2012 missy sampson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 I am a native of Fergus Falls and this a great landmark and it should be saved. I know many of the people that worked there.. Jack Borowski Glenwood, MN 56334 May 7, 2012 Don C.Peterson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Christina Lill Battle lake, MN 56515 May 7, 2012 cindy peterson fergus falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 melanie sundby fergus falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 MoveOn.org 58

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Kandace Hemingsen Alexandria, MN 56308 May 7, 2012 This building means a lot to the community!! Kaitlin Priem battle lake, MN 56515 May 7, 2012 I believe wrecking the Kirkbride is a criminal act. We need time, but more importantly, city representative who listen to the people's voices and put the necessary effort into saving these irreplaceable, beautiful buildings. I do not believe that they have done that. Cathy Peterson Fergus Falls, MN 56537-3941 May 7, 2012 Amber G. Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Chelsey Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 VERNA ANDERSON FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Kaleb Fargo, ND 58103 May 7, 2012 History and architecture is 10 times more important than another "green space". Katherine D Padelford Blaine, MN 55449 May 7, 2012 Sarah fargo, ND 58103 May 7, 2012 Lisa Paradise Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls caitlin jensen Fargo, ND 58103 May 7, 2012 Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Dawn Marie Gutierrez elbow lake, MN 56531 May 7, 2012 Lisa Ripley Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Joy Ann Alvares Potomac, MD 20854 May 7, 2012 Erika Diede Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 jillian natter lansdale, PA 19446 May 7, 2012 Jamie Anderson Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 May 7, 2012 Justin Marshall Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Don't know what the options are...but the wrecking ball it should not be. Do you wait long enough for people go get financing? Or why is it these buyers fall through on agreements. laurel and bud malmstrom Henning, MN 56551 May 7, 2012 sharon Coon rapids, MN 55448 May 7, 2012 David Neese Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 MoveOn.org 60

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls I was born in Fergus Falls. I have always loved this building. I live in a neighborhood in Uptown Minneapolis where in the 1960s they thought it would be a good idea to tear down the victorian homes in the name of progress. It failed. In Europe they would never tear down a building like this. They would incorporate the architecture into a modern functioning building. Jay Meyer Minneapolis, MN 55405 May 7, 2012 Amber Hanson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Please save this building it's historic value should mean something. Kandi Tetzloff WAhpeton, ND 58074 May 7, 2012 Tonya Zierden Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Debra Ormond Beach, FL 32174 May 7, 2012 It would be a terrible shame to destroy this structure which has so much historical significance, architectural interest, and potential! Lisa Vedaa Fargo, ND 58102 May 7, 2012 Will Peterson Minneapolis, MN 55407 May 7, 2012 Mali Hegseth Fargo, ND 58103 May 7, 2012 Jessalynn Torgerson Minneapolis, MN 55418 May 7, 2012 Nikki Clouse Fergus Falls, MN 56537 MoveOn.org 61

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls May 7, 2012 Martin Mueller Minneapolis, MN 55408 May 7, 2012 Trish Mortenson Fergus Falls, MN 56538 May 7, 2012 Abbey grunewald fergus falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Don Westra Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 mike mortenson Fergus Falls, MN 56538 May 7, 2012 Ryan Hanson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Demolition is not a plan...it's the result of the absence of a plan!! ORRIS M. ANDERSON PE FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 I lived in Fergus Falls for several years, and think it would be a travesty to see this building destroyed. Please reconsider!! Melissa Fabian Moorhead, MN 56560 May 7, 2012 Maria Hanson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Audrey Cole Traverse City, MI 49684 May 7, 2012 Beth Oslund Plymouth, MN 55447 MoveOn.org 62

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls May 7, 2012 Dan Peterson Golden Valley, MN 55422 May 7, 2012 brian torgerson fergus falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 kristin torgerson fergus falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Save the Kirkbride. It is beautiful and has a purpose. karen k krueger Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 jay swenson Ottertail, MN 56571 May 7, 2012 Save our beautiful Kirkbride--- think OUTSIDE the box and not turn your backs on history--- this place made our town what it is today, why deny our past- lets celebrate it with future plans- it CAN be done with an open mind Holly Diestler Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Save the Kirkbride: It is Fergus Falls' history! Pamela Jacob Fergus Falls, MI 56537 May 7, 2012 Jessica L Marquedant Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 I grew up in Fergus Falls not far from there. Please don't tear down this beautiful building. It's a part of Fergus Falls history. Sue Mahrer Wheaton, MN 56296 May 7, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Cassidy Mandelke Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Don't demolish this building! Wait. SOmething will come along. Kathleen Wagnild Fegus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Save this beautiful place!!! Carrie miller Fergus falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Paris Turchin Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Please do not destroy this beautiful old building! Wendy Fogard Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 We need to start restoring and repairing these old buildings that are full of so much history, not just tear them down! Joey Cole Glenwood, MN 56334 May 7, 2012 This building is amazing! It would be unbelievably HORRIBLE to tear it down. Please......honor the history and the beauty that is this building! Holly Aksamit Breckenridge, MN 56520 May 7, 2012 Rick Kraning Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 I grew up in fergus, My grandpa worked at the RTC til he died and My dad worked there from the time he was 14 until it closed the doors. trish Thibodeau MoveOn.org 64

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls montrose, MN 55363 May 7, 2012 Nicholaus Kavanaugh Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Why can't this property be used and remodeled to accomidate commerce of some sort and apartments (maybe low income)? I like what one town did witht theirs is was called the Village with many small shops in it that was great and it seems to me that would generate more revenue for Fergus Falls if we did something like that! Come on people put on your thinking caps...... Karen Trosdahl Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Please do not destroy the Kirkbride. joan wienbar fergus falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Courtnay Krueger Harper Boulder, CO 80301 May 7, 2012 Save it from being a picture in Lost Minnesota History II! marybeth Wabasha, MN 55981 May 7, 2012 Kathy Ashby, MN 56309 May 7, 2012 Angela Cordner Fargo, ND 58103 May 7, 2012 Holly Walen Ames, IA 50010 May 7, 2012 John Ukkelberg Clitherall, MN 56524 May 7, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Jillian Newman Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Robyn Spilde Dalton, MN 56324 May 7, 2012 Rebecca Moll Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Joe Hoover Richfield, MN 55423 May 7, 2012 Tia Grijalva Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Please do not destroy our Fergus Falls history and the most historic grand building in this part of our state. We love this beautiful old castle. Keith Schmidt Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls This complex is priceless........ It is what gives Fergus Falls it distinction from "anyplace" USA.. It will be a short distance to "noplace" if the administration moves to demolish. Only the foolish community will make the choice between historic preservation and economic development. Economic development and historic preseration go hand in hand. The city of Fergus can effectively utilize its historic built environment to meet the economic, social and cultural needs of its citizens well into the future. The first and last thing that stands between any of us and a better place to live is the belief that such a future is possible. If we don't believe it is possible, we will not aim for it. If we don't aim for a better community we are certain to not get there. Tearing down the Kirkbride will not make our community better. What makes a city great----- is livability. A truely livable city is one that makes us feel personally connected to it in a meaningful way. It is hard to feel that sort of connection to a place that has no distinctive character. Our Kirkbride complex is this the distinction. This is not only our inheritance but our legacy. I ask the city to press the reset button. Lets start a visioning session with the community. We need an extension. Richardson Complex indicated it took six years- It is also 500,000 square feet. This community needs unity. Laurie Mullen Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Tressa Marshfield, WI 54449 May 7, 2012 Steven Janssen Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 A reuse for the Kirbride that would serve our community and be beneficial to its leading employers and businesses while also definitely benefitting both the region and the state is growing in attention and serious consideration by parties across the nation. It is Vitally important that we present a singular commitment as a community to the preservation of the facility and its rededication to an economic development driver to the outside world. Worthy ends are severely damaged by evident local negativity or lack of commitment when viewed by those outside the community. The actions of our public leaders speak so strongly. Let's come together and make good things happen. Lois Josefson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Dave McRoberts Battle Lake, MN 56515 May 7, 2012 If it wasn't for the State Hosp. Fergus Falls would not exist. Please save our HISTORY. For once listen to the people. Vonnie Swenson Ottertail, MN 56571 May 7, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Even though I live in San Diego now, my grandparents lived in Fergus Falls for many, many years. I spent the majority of my early years in Fergus so it has a special place in my heart. Please preserve this vital piece of Fergus history! Brenda Lanners San Diego, CA 92115 May 7, 2012 put the taxpayers money into things we have with history instead of just destroying and rebuilding new buildings and also land of 10000 lakes to skate on and nothing was wrong with old hockey rink that we needed a new 1 enough to spend the money that you guys did thanks steve pitts steve pitts fergusfalls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 You guys would be insane to demolish this building! I've been up on those grounds numerous times, especially since I work for the city in the summer, and that place is so amazing and beautiful, I can't imagine it being gone! Michelle Anderson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Darlene Sigurdson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 peter babb battle lake, MN 56515 May 7, 2012 I grew up in Fergus Falls (FFHS '88) and would hate to see this historical structure demolished. Yvette Marts DuBord Fargo, ND 58102 May 7, 2012 Amy Griego Moorhead, MN 56560 May 7, 2012 Your insane to demolish the rtc building! How about u demolish something that actually needs to be removed like the grain mill downtown or the old dairy building! Jesse wannemacher Fergus falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 MoveOn.org 68

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls George Hoffman Avoca, NY 14809 May 7, 2012 Such an amazing building with a lot of history. It would be a shame to see it gone! Megan Barth Breckenridge, MN 56520 May 7, 2012 I regret that I was unable to prevent the demise of the first consolidated school in Minnesota, I'll be jiggered if don't help with this one. Glenda Ellingson Campbell, MN 56522 May 7, 2012 Don't waste such a beautiful peace of Fergus history Jason Price FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Molly Blauer Saint Paul, MN 55116 May 7, 2012 Lisbeth Clemo Valley City, ND 58072 May 7, 2012 Anne Nessa Conneaut, OH 44030 May 7, 2012 As a life long resident of Fergus Falls I would hate to see this beautiful structure/landmark & wonderful piece of history gone forever. Brian Owen Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Save the Kirkbride! Nick Mariotti fergus falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Jodie M Jensen Riverton, UT 84065 May 7, 2012 Ramsey Louis Kettle Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Melissa Larson Fergus falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Lori Mauch Wyndmere, ND 58081 May 7, 2012 This is a beautiful building that would draw a lot of attention because of the architecture being so old world. I believe this has a lot of potential to create a business or marketing plan. Vaune Broche Littleton, CO 80129 May 7, 2012 jamie anderson breckenridge, MN 56520 May 7, 2012 While I may not be a resident of Fergus Falls, I can safely say that the Fergus Falls Regional Treatment Center and its reuse would be my main motivation for visiting Fergus Falls. How much money has been spent by the thousands of visitors that have taken the tour of the facility offered by the Friends of the Kirkbride group. Imagine if the building was being reused. Will O'Keefe Saint Louis Park, MN 55426 May 7, 2012 Tammy Hoffman, MN 56339 May 7, 2012 There are to few Kirkbrides left to destroy another one, that's in good shape Andrew Biggerstaff Morgantown, PA 19543 May 7, 2012 Kelsey Opsahl Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 MoveOn.org 70

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls May 7, 2012 Save the Kirkbride Rick Klovstad Underwood, MN 56586 May 7, 2012 Keep it. Dan Wold wahpeton, ND 58075 May 7, 2012 Brenda Piekarski Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Tearing down the Kirkbride would be an atrocity. It would be like Washington D.C. tearing down the Washington Monument or the Lincoln Memorial. You do not destroy the City's most important man-made landmark for any reason. Robert L. Russell Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Cathy Swanson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Maurya Torgerson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Fergus is my home town ... I think the buildings are beautiful... And you would be stupid to ruin the only thing good my home town has left jeri elliott moorhead, MN 56560 May 7, 2012 Sharon Syvertson Wahpeton, ND 58075 May 7, 2012 Tim Pardy Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Save the Kirkbride Chris Kubitz Fargo, ND 58103 May 7, 2012 Sue Pardy Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 berton cyrus hovland Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 marian gill st. cloud, MN 56303 May 7, 2012 cameron dewald Alexandria, MN 56308 May 7, 2012 Carla Zick fergus falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Sean Kittridge Lino Lakes, MN 55014 May 7, 2012 Amy Jo Lukken Underwood, MN 56586 May 7, 2012 Taylor Raab Charleston, WV 25314 May 7, 2012 Kat Mertzown, PA 19539 May 7, 2012 Logan Dudden Fargo, ND 58103 May 7, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Our city has done enough damage destroying many beautiful, historic bldgs, so in the spirit of helping other cities avoid this --- Please save this BEAUTY!! Teresa Chonko Jackson, MN 56143 May 7, 2012 you have more left than buffalo did - don't throw it away! Theresa Dasey Buffalo, NY 14213 May 7, 2012 Lauren Risbrudt Dalton, MN 56324 May 7, 2012 Tiffany Wisnewski lidgerwood, ND 58053 May 7, 2012 Our history is NOT disposable! Rebecca Stadler East Amherst, NY 14051 May 7, 2012 Don't let this building end up like Danvers. Greg mcmurray Kirkwood, NY 13795 May 7, 2012 We request an extension of grant $'s for the Kirkbride building in Fergus Falls!!!! Sonja Moe Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Jody Mortenson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Amanda York Argusville, ND 58005 May 7, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Jessica Smykowski Wyndmere, ND 58081 May 7, 2012 Tara Hauge Otsego, MN 55301 May 7, 2012 The thought of losing such a beautiful piece of architecture and piece of our history just sickens me. Once it's gone there's no going back. SAVE THIS BUILDING! Jane Reinking Maple Grove, MN 55369 May 7, 2012 mickey fergus falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 This building is so gorgeous and I've driven by it since I was little and I would love the next generations to be able to enjoy it as well Jackie robertson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Just leave it alone. its just like old houses around fergus so you guys wanna get rid of them too?? Angie Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 May 7, 2012 Please don't tear down!!! Julie Scott Battle Lake, MN 56515 May 7, 2012 who cares if it's vacant? It's not doing anyone any harm sitting there...stop being so set on destroying it and allow someone to come in and make use of it or turn it into a hotel! Krista Bjork Plymouth, MN 55441 May 7, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Don't destroy history its one of the most beautiful buildings in the state there's such an opportunity there to make money not lose money such as making movies etc. Earl Bauman Lidgerwood, ND 58053 May 7, 2012 della fletcher machesney park, IL 61115 May 7, 2012 Zack Tysdal Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Please save this beautiful piece if history Tiffany bauman Lidgerwood, ND 58053 May 7, 2012 Kari Ward Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Becky Boyd Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Let's do something "right" rather than "politically correct" for a change -- let MN lead the way to thinking outside the box. Pam Witt Omaha, NE 68130 May 7, 2012 Tyler Armstrong Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Kathleen Marie Kopas Worcester, MA 01602 May 7, 2012 This is a beautiful old building that should be preserved. Susan Schmidt Orbisonia, PA 17243 MoveOn.org 75

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls May 7, 2012 SO MUCH HISTORY ON THAT HILL. I DON'T WANT MY DAUGHTER TO ONLY SEE A PICTURE OF ANOTHER THING THAT ONCE WAS. DAVE "CHEETO" TOSO FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 EMILY LARBY FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Clint Larby Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Losing this building would be a huge mistake architecturally, historically, and for multiple future opportunities. Demolishing this artifact may be the "easier" and possibly cheaper thing to do but it is definitely not the RIGHT thing to do. Toby Lien Fridley, MN 55432 May 7, 2012 These types of buildings have contributed and will contribute more to the community if kept, than any new building that probably won't even last half as long. David Bergstone Winston-Salem, NC 27103 May 7, 2012 Please help save this beautiful classic building. Jeremy Harris BROOKLYN, NY 11213 May 7, 2012 Marty morse gaylord, MI 49735 May 7, 2012 Erica Beighley Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Gretchen Robertson new york, NY 10029 May 7, 2012 MoveOn.org 76

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Save it!!! So many are already gone :( Dawn Hoffman Avoca, NY 14809 May 7, 2012 Greg Vettel Minot, ND 58701 May 7, 2012 Give the opportunity to continue searching for interested parties to breathe life into the Kirkbride and bring FF jobs!!! Julie Gray fergus falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Melissa Liverpool, NY 13099 May 7, 2012 Have sme common senseon this. Marlys KILde Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Derek Harr mapleton, ND 58059 May 7, 2012 This is a historic building, that can be used in many ways. It makes no sense to demolish the Kirkbride and destroy the opportunities it could create. Ryon Kilde Fergus Falls, MN 56538 May 7, 2012 Sarah Vasfaret Fergus falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Judy Hacking Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Marci King Fergus Falls, MN 56537 MoveOn.org 77

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls May 7, 2012 Karen Amherst, NH 03031 May 7, 2012 Melissa Smythe Buffalo, NY 14213 May 7, 2012 Please stop the demolition save the history and the future. Kevin Burkhardsmeier Fergus falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 This type of pride and craftsmanship are all but gone in construction now...please consider all options before moving forward on demo!! Rich Berger Waubun, MN 56589 May 7, 2012 Save Kirkbride! Andrew Easton Fargo, ND 58104 May 7, 2012 Kyle Katchmark Alexandria, MN 56308 May 7, 2012 JOHN UGSTD FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 I am signing bacause I am afraid that we may lose the opportunity to develop this property. Once something is torn down, it's too late to go back. I want to be sure this is given every chance to be developed if that is a possibility. This building is part of the history of our city. Anne Mullen Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Beautiful Place, Be a good retirement home. Nathan Dibley Detriot Lakes, MN 56501 MoveOn.org 78

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls May 7, 2012 Michelle Halliwell Bristow, VA 20136 May 7, 2012 Allison Myhre Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Tearing this down would be a great waste. Jeff Lindberg Fergus falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Sarah Muchow Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Jillian Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Jasmine MacFarlane Kindred, ND 58051 May 7, 2012 Martin J. Peters Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Alexander Johnston Newark, DE 19711 May 7, 2012 There is so much potential for that building and it would be a shame for that to go to waste! Christina Thomas Fergus falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Too much history to tear it down! The US does too much tearong down of historical buildings and not enough preservation. PLEASE SAVE IT! Kathy Bergren Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 May 7, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls carla yanni New Brunswick, NJ 08904 May 7, 2012 Save the Kirkbride, please! This is a magnificent building. Charles J. Messing Colchester, VT 05446 May 7, 2012 Larry Scully Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Nicole fergus falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 What's it hurting? Such a beautiful place! Would be a shame to see it knocked down. Alexis Nelson battle lake, MN 56515 May 7, 2012 Marci fergus falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Derek Punaro Holland, NY 14080 May 7, 2012 I can't understand why they would want to demolish a landmark. That building has so much history. matthew sander Elizabeth, MN 56533 May 7, 2012 Please save this historical building! Cindy Dibley Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 May 7, 2012 Dianne Bauer Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Please don't demolish such a magnificent building!!! Ashley Estep Old Lyme, CT 06371 May 7, 2012 Jennifer Hams Erhard, MN 56534 May 7, 2012 Breda Boulder, CO 80301 May 7, 2012 To simply demolish a building rich in beauty and history because it hasn't been repurposed YET, would be a mistake. What will go in its place? Another hideous pole barn or boxy apartment building?? Fergus should be proud to have such a structure that few cities have. Trevor Meyer Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 May 7, 2012 Terri Kenyon Moorhead, MN 56560 May 7, 2012 Matthew Sitter Robins, IA 52328 May 7, 2012 Resident of FF James Graf Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 7, 2012 Nancy guzauski Rochester, NY 14620 May 7, 2012 Thomas Smit Almere, Netherlands May 7, 2012 Beautiful buildings on a beautiful site...great potential! And wonderful history! Kristin Rittenour Elbow Lake, MN 56531 MoveOn.org 81

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls May 7, 2012 thomas mclaughlin minot, ND 56701 May 6, 2012 Stacy Schoon Battle Lake, MN 56515 May 6, 2012 The Kirkbride could be a wonderful wellness center and tourist destination. It's history and architecture lend itself to an amazing adventure. And what a movie location for Hollywood studios. Don't give up on keeping it as a Fergus Falls landmark and historic site. Judi Cabrera Los Angeles, CA 90007 May 6, 2012 that building has been in fergus a lot time,its part of my child hood memory and i would like it to stay in my home town please melissa differding 7, MN 56531 May 6, 2012 Haley Lhotka Waterville, MN 56096 May 6, 2012 I agree they have been here for a long time historical build we have one in traverse city. Mi me and my brother inlaw visit it almost every day so I will help by signing this save the kirkbride building dakotalee salmons buckley, MI 49620 May 6, 2012 Tiffany Hoban Moorhead, MN 56560 May 6, 2012 Carol Rude waubun, MN 56589 May 6, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Unfortunately this city does not seem interested in trying to save this great piece of history, once this building is gone it can never be rebuilt, it will be gone forever. It appears that they have already laid out there plan and are not interested in any other ideas. Durant Thoen Underwood, MN 56586 May 6, 2012 We have a Kirkbride in Traverse City, MI. They have turned what was once a deteriorating giant old building into a gorgeous multi-use building, full of condos, shops, offices, and restaurants. It is some of the most desireable real estate in the city now. Knocking down this building is pretty much the worst thing you could do if you want any tourism or modernization of your city. Get an extension and a developer and the $$ will come in. Crystal Morden Muskegon, MI 49441 May 6, 2012 Christian vanAntwerpen Muskegon, MI 49441 May 6, 2012 Save it! The historical value alone is unbelievable. To destroy this landmark would be unforgivable for the citizens of Fergus Falls and the great state of Minnesota. Bonnie Norgren Riverside, CA 92504 May 6, 2012 This is a beautiful building, I remember working for cep as a teen doing housekeeping there... It was amazing place and they had college dorms that looked nice, students worked in the canteen. They were also doing a lot of remodeling to diffrent units, this was only fifteen years ago.. Why not save it, so many diffrent ways it could be used. Sarah Hoban moorhead, MN 56560 May 6, 2012 Chistopher Rude Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 That Building is the reason this city even made it as a city Dustin Severson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Took the Friday tour, twice. Lovely. Please save this building. Harry Peterson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Marilyn Inwards Parkers Prairie, MN 56361 May 6, 2012 I worked at the St Hospital, my uncle worked their 20 yrs. It is worth saving a part of our history. Please reconsider!!! Julie Estes Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Thomas McCormick Lost Creek, WV 26385 May 6, 2012 Bruce Heslien Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 I think it would be a shame to wreck such a beautiful historical landmark. Please save the Kirkbridge!!! Vicky Gunkel Ottertail, MN 56571 May 6, 2012 This building so very unique I loved this building when I went through nursing school and it has such large amount of history it would be a shame to tear it down. Kendra Koep Parkers Prairie, MN 56361 May 6, 2012 Dude the building has been there forever let it stay. Matt McDonald Burnsville Mn, MN 55337 May 6, 2012 This is an historic building, it can't be torn down. Continue to look for ways to keep it. Rea Sasseville Fergus Falls, MN 56537 MoveOn.org 84

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls May 6, 2012 This place matters.European countries would never think of tearing this down . Fergus Falls is a community that is concerned about the environment and has embraced recycling efforts. We do this because we are good stewards. It is the right thing to do!!!!!! It is the right thing to do on so many fronts............ We need to look at finding new life for our historic inventory. These are assets to our community. The greenest building is the one that is reused. Finding adaptive reuse within the building envelope will provide a catalyst for additional development in Fergus Falls. We need jobs in Fergus and this horseshoe complex can be the perfect business incubator. Economic Development and Preservation can work hand in hand. Miles Anderson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Anita Tangen verndale, MN 56481 May 6, 2012 David Oliver Fargo, ND 58104 May 6, 2012 Jennifer DeGroot Fargo, ND 58104 May 6, 2012 Beth M Stocker Gwinner, ND 58040 May 6, 2012 Danielle Gereszek Lisbon, ND 58054 May 6, 2012 Sarah Turley Nitro, WV 25143 May 6, 2012 Todd D Mt Airy, MD 21771 May 6, 2012 Adam Baez Fergus falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Jacob Swenson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 MoveOn.org 85

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Lona Bach Fergus Fallss, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Jessica Olson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 NeTia Richards Lidgerwood, ND 58053 May 6, 2012 Phena Keil Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Megan Parker St Paul, MN 55103 May 6, 2012 Gail Ralston Battle Lake, MN 56515 May 6, 2012 Katherine E. Scott Roseville, MN 55113 May 6, 2012 Save the Kirkbride, destroying it shouldn't be an option. Glenda Anderson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Ruth Stefonowicz Fargo, ND 58104 May 6, 2012 Chris Haarstad Elbow Lake, MN 56531 May 6, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls We traveled to Norway and Denmark last summer and saw first hand what can happen when people have a sense of vision and history. We have truely lost that in this country. We sadly are a throw away society. I hope you will use what appears to be an incredible peice of history to great advantage for your community. Jon HOyme slayton, MN 56172 May 6, 2012 ashley fergus falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Please help save the Kirkbride. This should be left for future generations to see! Christy Gray Carrington, ND 58421 May 6, 2012 Miriana Ivanovic-Hoff Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 The Fergus Falls Kirkbride is an unparalleled architectural marvel for both Minnesota and the wider United States. This piece of our cultural and architectural heritage deserves to be saved. Chase Becker Collegeville, MN 56321 May 6, 2012 Dori Fiedler Rothsay, MN 56579 May 6, 2012 Save the rtc!!!!_ naomi anderson fergus falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Darrin Gee Minneapolis, MN 55405 May 6, 2012 Save the kirkbride please!! Terrance Burnette Fargo, ND 58104 May 6, 2012 MoveOn.org 87

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls We continue to demolish things that represent who are and where we came from as a society. Lets not let this be another one of those incidents, please. Hunter Jensen Aspen, CO 81612 May 6, 2012 I grew up in neighboring Breckenridge but went to college in Fergus Falls. The Kirkbridge building is a unique piece of history. Catherine Kautz Courtenay, ND 58426 May 6, 2012 Shantel Schraut Royalton, MN 56373 May 6, 2012 Dear representative: Please request an extension of the Minnesota State grant dollars for the Kirkbride building in Fergus Falls. The presence of the Kirkbride building has generous economic worth. Give time, opportunities can flourish within this building through reuse and redevelopment. Rather than believing that the Kirkbride will hamper economic growth, consider it a critical element in making it happen. Thank you. Mark charles udovich duluth, MN 55807 May 6, 2012 Sundals Dalton, MN 56324 May 6, 2012 Brie Mason Fargo, ND 58102 May 6, 2012 Drew Scavello Devon, PA 19333 May 6, 2012 Katie Bigelow Fergus falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Fix it up dont blow it down Christian Pederson Fergus falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 MoveOn.org 88

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Kim Embretson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 candice whitcomb Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Alyssa Formo Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Danielle Nelson Fergus falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Anna Soenksen fergus falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Jeremy Williams Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Melissa Carter Shoreview, MN 55126 May 6, 2012 Jane Arntzen Schumacher Belgrade, MT 59714 May 6, 2012 Sue Tate Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Ken Dahlgren Corona, CA 92882 May 6, 2012 chris fick fergus falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls I do not believe that "the wrecking ball" should tear down this wonderful, historical building. I would love to visit the Kirkbride complex and learn about the fine history behind this facility. Sheena Erickson South St Paul, MN 55075 May 6, 2012 Leah Rud Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Mandy Zurawski Seattle, WA 98122 May 6, 2012 Alex Kelm Battle Lake, MN 56515 May 6, 2012 Stacey Lovell Minneapolis, MN 55410 May 6, 2012 Courtney Cline Battle Lake, MN 56515 May 6, 2012 RH Goodfellow Scranton, ND 58656 May 6, 2012 John Bjorklund Underwood, MN 56586 May 6, 2012 melissa patrick andover, MN 55304 May 6, 2012 Deann Petersen Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Our city counsel is nothing but a JOKE Jennifer Yost Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 MoveOn.org 90

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Christopher Rausch Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Lori Finan Plymouth, MI 48170 May 6, 2012 Christine Lugosi mockingbird heights, NY 14120 May 6, 2012 This could be a great museum for Fergus. Iris Thoen Lund Gilroy, CA 95020 May 6, 2012 I was born and raised in FF and my mother worked up the in the kitchens and in the school system helping the kids. She would be so sad to see it gone. Judy Bourassa DeWald Judy DeWald Pelican Rapids, AL 56572 May 6, 2012 why tear it down? open it up. Tony Onstad Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 justin babcock fergus falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Kayla Shea Fergus falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Leslie Flugstad Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 As a sixth grader in Fergus, I spent Mondays there visiting. It holds a special place in my heart! Please save it. Amanda Johnson Fargo, ND 58103 May 6, 2012 MoveOn.org 91

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Janan Skillingstad Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Alyssa Cote Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Iva Schmidt Fergus falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Steve Barsness Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 John Oksness Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Erin Beck Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Peter Sawtell fergus falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 This amazing structure needs to be saved. David Swenson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Marissa Vogel Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 DEBRA MENZE-GORATH Richville, MN 56576 May 6, 2012 Save the RTC! It once put Fergus on the map, It can do it again! Haley Stich Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls One can say the current economy is too much of a challenge, that there just isn't enough time, or our community is just too small to support such development, but when people look back at this, do you really want to be known as the ones who destroyed this landmark? Steve Guttormson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Ruth - Asmerom Washington, DC 20009 May 6, 2012 Matthew Wallace Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Alisa Beckman Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Connie Pederson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 rae landesberg Westbrook, ME 04092 May 6, 2012 Tim Jennen Saint Paul, MN 55105 May 6, 2012 Nancy Swenson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 The leaders of this community and state need to realize that what they have the ability to save is something that has the potential to be huge for Western Minnesota. I think it should become a goal of our leaders to find a way to reuse the structures not just worry about how quickly they can line up a wrecking ball. Laurel Kilde Fergus Falls, MN 56538 May 6, 2012 Jodeen Grant Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls It is an icon of Fergus Falls History and is a classic building/structure that should be creatively preserved and reused. I grew up in Fergus Falls and would like to see the buildings preserved. John Nirschl Marion, IA 52302-5091 May 6, 2012 I grew up in Fergus Falls and would like to see this building preserved. Sharon Kilde Bloch Savage, MN 55378 May 6, 2012 Cassandra Lien Barnesville, MN 56514 May 6, 2012 Claire Fountain Santa Cruz, CA 95061 May 6, 2012 Ron Schmitt le mars, IA 51031 May 6, 2012 Pat Kelm Battle Lake, MN 56515 May 6, 2012 You need to give this more time because this is a historic set of buildings that can be repurposed if you get the right people working on the plan. Also, don't forget about the 3800+ mental patients that are buried up there. They deserve dignity and respect!!! Romayne Kilde Moorhead, MN 56560 May 6, 2012 Please please save this landmark structure. I've had dinners there as a child. But blow away the new office building to the right (which I worked on) Terry Keane, architect Terry Keane Seneca, SC 29672 May 6, 2012 I think the architecture is so beautiful! It would be a shame to destroy such a wonderful building! Nadine Aamold BARNESVILLE, MN 56514 MoveOn.org 94

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls May 6, 2012 Lorie Hultin Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 I grew up in Fergus Falls. Please preserve a great part of the history of Fergus. Don't tear down the Kirkbride! Please continue the Minnesota grant dollars to preserve this important piece of architecture! Roger Hoff Milbank, SD 57252 May 6, 2012 While I understand the economic concern of not having funding to demolish the RTC if no commercial opportunities arise, I feel that partial conservation should be considered. Alex Cabrera Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Christine Cabrera Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 This beautiful and historic old building, so faithful to it's patients and staff should not have to endure the wrecking ball when it is clear that it has more "lives" to sustain it in the future. It is not right or moral to demolish history. Ellie Rezabek-Turner Wahpeton, ND 58075 May 6, 2012 Emily Johnson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Kenzie fergus falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Tracy J. Buchholz Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Please do everything to save Kirkbride--it's a landmark to the City. It's a shame the City let it deteriorate -that should not have happened. We should stop being a "throw away" society. Leona Swanson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 MoveOn.org 95

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls May 6, 2012 Please reconsider and leave the beautiful buildings up! Chasity Joarnt Duluth, MN 55811 May 6, 2012 Sandy Rufer Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Dan Johnson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 These beautiful Kirkbride buildings need to be saved! Please keep looking for investors who can see a purpose for them! Lynn Sletta Hibbing, MN 55746 May 6, 2012 Kyle Phillips Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 PLEASE reconsider and leave the beautiful buildings up and keep looking for investors! George Sletta Hibbing, MN 55746 May 6, 2012 Bill Nold Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Gary Phillips Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Mike Nold Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Carolyn Englehart Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Kim Nold Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Cindi Kietzman Lake Station, IN 46405 May 6, 2012 Preserve history! noah tsouprake new bedford, MA 02740 May 6, 2012 Please save the Kirkbride. Desiree Alex, MN 56308 May 6, 2012 i lived in fergus falls my intire life it should be made into a homeless shelter or a place for latch key kids sherry whitlock koshiol whapeton nd, ND 58075 May 6, 2012 Despite moving away from Fergus decades ago, I am drawn back, not just to family who reside there, but to the beauty of the town and central to that calling is the majestic sweep of the hospita - a haunting, beautiful, magical golden-bricked buttress that has always, and one can only hope, will always grace the town. Please find a way to save this aging kingdom from destruction. Deb Nelson Medina, MN 55340 May 6, 2012 charles manville, RI 02838 May 6, 2012 The historical Kirkbride , with the guidance of developers could turn Fergus Falls into a destination city ! The economic benefits to our community and surrounding area is endless ! Fergus Falls ...be progressive...think outside the box ...be visionary . Lets all be a part of the process . And a THANK YOU to the F.F. Mayor (s) & City Council (s) for saving the grand ol' Kirkbride to this point in history !!! Glenn Rosentreter Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Please do everything so save our Kirkbride--it's such a landmark to the City and it would be a total shame to destroy it. There has got to be something out there for the "fit" and help w/the economic growth of FF. It's hard to go some place and have people laugh when you say your from FF--we don't need to continue to be laughed at. SAVE OUR HISTORY/SAVE OUR KIRKBRIDE. Mary Jo Igelstad Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Keep these historical places around. B Colgrove Grants, NM 87020 May 6, 2012 William Nault Ramsey, MN 55303 May 6, 2012 Stephen F. Rufer Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Beth Doran Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Save the Kirkbridge Building in Fergus Falls - we need to preserve or history - MN is beautiful because of the history in its buildings - don't destroy what is left! Doreen Cordova St. Louis Park, MN 55426 May 6, 2012 sherry anderson fergus falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Brianna Leitch fergus falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls I am a photographer working on a documentary of historic mental institutions and the history of mental illness across the U.S. (www.theemptyplaces.com). I was fortunate enough to visit Fergus Falls State Hospital a couple of years ago and photographed/documented its history. Of the 50+ institutions that I have photographed across the U.S., the one in Fergus Falls in unique and an extremely important piece of history in the United States. It is an incredibly well preserved Kirkbride, something that is very rare. This integrity is important architecturally as well as historically. While I understand that such old buildings often cost a lot to maintain, I believe this piece of history is worth the cost to preserve. While the history of mental illness caries many stigmas with it, and these old buildings can carry a dark past with them, these are our American version of Castles. They are stunning. Please don't destroy an important piece of American history! Ralena Gordon Boulder, CO 80302 May 6, 2012 Brenda Mathiesen Battle Lake, MN 56515 May 6, 2012 crystal wegscheid fergus falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Kerry Tierney North Saint Paul, MN 55109 May 6, 2012 Cylinda Cherrington fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 David Stoddard Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 It is a shame to see such a beautiful building destroyed when it can still add both value and presents to a community. This building has a historic presents and should be saved!! Karen Goodfellow Scranton, ND 58653 May 6, 2012 jeremiah mullen Fergus falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Scott Dybedahl St. Paul, MN 55117 May 6, 2012 MoveOn.org 99

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Erica Spangelo Fargo, ND 58103 May 6, 2012 Josiah Josephs Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 This building is a great part of the Fergus Falls history and it is a very historical building. Emma Dalton, MN 56324 May 6, 2012 This complex is historically highly significant and must be treated as such. With some creativity and support, the Kirkbride complex could become an invaluable resource for the FF and surrounding areas. Paul J. Ohm Tucson, AZ 85712 May 6, 2012 Courtney Diestler Jamestown, ND 58401 May 6, 2012 Paula Barsness Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Jill Nelson Alexandria, MN 56308 May 6, 2012 Craig Sorby Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 May 6, 2012 Katie Peter Dalton, MN 56324 May 6, 2012 Jim molter ashby, MN 56309 May 6, 2012 June Tomlinson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 MoveOn.org 100

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Camee Dalluge Battle Lake, MN 56515 May 6, 2012 DeeAnn Trosdahl Battle Lake, MN 56515 May 6, 2012 Danelle Anderson Erhard, MN 56534 May 6, 2012 Catharine Schroeder Parkers Prairie, MN 56361 May 6, 2012 There is so many uses for this building if people would put their heads together and figure it out. But NO, let's just rip it down and put some kind of housing projects there, not right. I think it would make a great hotel & casino and generate a lot of money for Fergus Falls. COME ON PEOPLE, QUIT TAKING THIS TOWNS HISTORY AWAY!!! Although it probably won't matter how many people sign this petition, the council members will do what they want just like the new Hockey rink. The people of Fergus have no voice against our council. Christina Alfredson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Hilori Froslee Vining, MN 56588 May 6, 2012 Cheryl Nelson Vergas, MN 56587 May 6, 2012 Amy Kitchen Columbia, SC 29229 May 6, 2012 Elizabeth Ukkelberg Clitherall, MN 56524 May 6, 2012 tory bladow fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls KRISTY ANDERSON fergus falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Jessica Dewey Bemidji, MN 56601 May 6, 2012 Sharon Heifort fergus falls, MN 56586 May 6, 2012 Save these very special buildings! Don't condemn these structures to memory. Appreciate your architectural history. Daniel Clark Canterbury, United Kingdom May 6, 2012 benjamin hoeper Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 6, 2012 Cortney Gramley Burnsville, MN 55337 May 6, 2012 Jean Beck Coon Rapids, MN 55433 May 6, 2012 Klara Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Betty Jo Sisk Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Why would you even consider tearing down the one thing this town historically has left? Stop letting everything in town go down hill or be wasted...This city council really needs to get it together and begin thinking of the people and landmarks that make this city!!! Nicolle Rinke Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Save the Kirkbride! Emerald Cumberland Eugene, OR 97402 May 5, 2012 Meg Haviland Battle Lake, MN 56515 May 5, 2012 I Do not the money or the drafting skills to develope my imagination of what I could see of these buildings. turning it into a semi closed Flat housing complex, a benefit for all the community! Jerry Nelson Battle Lake, MN 56515 May 5, 2012 Stop the wrecking ball is putting it mildly! You need to preserve this building as it mean a lot to the people in Fergus Falls where my husband was born and his family is from! Stephanie Nelson Robbinsdale, MN 55422 May 5, 2012 Amber Korby Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 katrina hoeper fergus falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Amanda Weston Perham, MN 56573 May 5, 2012 please do not destroy this building! Its a beautiful place and has great potential! Anna Leitheiser lake park, MN 56554 May 5, 2012 Lyle Lanigan Alexandria, MN 56308 May 5, 2012 mike pearson Alexandria, MN 56308 MoveOn.org 103

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls May 5, 2012 Molly Nelson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Cities nationwide are beginning to all look the same: WalMart and McDonalds and Verizon stores and strip malls. The RTC gives Fergus something uniquely beautiful that was once a thriving part of our community.... and I believe it can be again in the future. We need to postpone demolition as long as possible to maximize our chance of finding a viable way to make it work. Karen Terry Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 I am signing, in spite of having to receive email from MoveOn.org. I read most of the posts to see if people from Fergus supported saving this beautiful building and grounds in their community. It is so sad that we are willing to spend so much money on waste, yet willing to throw away our heritage. I can think of so many ways to make this campus an asset to the Community of Fergus Falls, and revive these buildings. Since I worked with someone who had shock treatments there, and lost her memory of her childrens' childhoods, I took note of the comments about it being haunted - but if Sioux Falls can re-use the stockyards, it seems that this could be a real attraction for the community. And Central Minnesota. Margaret Kreklau Alexandria, MN 56308 May 5, 2012 Emma Wahpeton, ND 58075 May 5, 2012 I can't believe it has come to signing a petition to try and save this wonderful place! C'mon City Council! Stacy Birch West Fargo, ND 58078 May 5, 2012 the pride of our city...this should be a tourist destination! kristi boe fergus falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Matthew Holzworth Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 this signature building needs to be saved!

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls ken boe fergus falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Laura Holzworth Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 I grew up in Fergus and the State Hospital is part of who Fergus Falls is. When I come to town and see those towers from a distance, it is so cool and makes me proud that we have that in Fergus. . If you take it away, Fergus really has nothing of character. There is so much potential for Fergus and its growth, it is really hard to believe that the city council is so blind that it is sad to even think of tearing it down. It scares me to think of the people on the city council that are suppose to represent the people - not their own agenda. If that can't be done I hope when re-election time comes around that there are changes to be made. I hope other people will make their voices heard on this also. Rose Funk Moorhead, MN 56560 May 5, 2012 Susan Anderson fergus falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Travis S Johnson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 janelle emsworth, PA 15202 May 5, 2012 mary gibbon delamere, ND 58060 May 5, 2012 Amy Becker, MN 55308 May 5, 2012 Nichole wheeler Fergus falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Anne Weber Princeton, NJ 08540 May 5, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Nick Lyons Lidgerwood, ND 58053 May 5, 2012 lindsay mrozek Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Very unique historical landmark that need to be preserved. mitchel Mann Campbell, MN 56522 May 5, 2012 cindy frahm grand rapids, MN 55744 May 5, 2012 Anthony Ruther St. Cloud, MN 56301 May 5, 2012 Renae C. Olson Brandon, MN 56315 May 5, 2012 The city has a valuable resource available. Taking the easy way out and destroying it is a waste. John Hermann Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Melanie Olson Duluth, MN 55806 May 5, 2012 New is not always better! John Nuytten Marshall, MN 56258 May 5, 2012 That has been a big landmark in Fergus--beautiful location and building. Many memories for the people of Fergus. My husband and I were born in Fergus and lived their for the first 18 years of our lives. Renee Budke Jacksonville, FL 32246 May 5, 2012 MoveOn.org 106

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls SAVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Deb Herbert Bemidji, MN 56601 May 5, 2012 It's a beatiful building. The building could be used for many things if Fergus Falls would just let it happen. Grow Fergus Falls, grow. Joy Donken Brandon, MN 56315 May 5, 2012 Have know this landscape since i was little.,even volunteered there as a girl scout. Why is it that old historical landmarks are just bulldozed down? ..do not the younger generations need to know of these places. We live in a very historical area and should be kept that way! Lori Oliphant Abercrombie, ND 58001 May 5, 2012 Please do not tear down the Kirkbride! Sharon Haugrud Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Roger French Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Calvin Cooley Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Please save the Kirkbride. Instead of constantly tearing down and rebuilding new buildings. Why can't we not save what we have, invest into it, and put it to good use. Use it for Mental Health, etc. Carolyn A. Overbye Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Theresa Cooley Fergus Falss, MN 56537 May 5, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Stop tearing down and appreciate what a beautiful and well built building we have here. It's a gem in this world of steel buildings. Dawn Dugan Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Krista Hagberg Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 I grew up in fergus falls and that building was one of the first I saw and I believe it should stay and give again and again to its visitors. Please don't tare it down. Meredith Romanini Cloquet, MN 55720 May 5, 2012 Dalton St. Cloud, MN 56301 May 5, 2012 This is the only good thing Fergus Falls HAS !!! besides the river. koleen kenyon fergus falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Kent Krumwiede Winthrop, MN 55396 May 5, 2012 April Clear Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Gwen Hulet Brooklyn, NY 11215 May 5, 2012 Lindsay Sovchik Lakewood, OH 44107 May 5, 2012 Preserve this beautiful landmark. Be on the right side on history. Dominic Facio Fergus Falls, MN 56537 MoveOn.org 108

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls May 5, 2012 Brenda Underwood, MN 56586 May 5, 2012 Genevieve Junkert Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Priscilla Bugbee Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Joseph Junkert Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Jeszrai Self nd, ND 58103 May 5, 2012 Mike Walls Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Joyce Monk Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 City Council...listen to the people!!!!! "DO NOT DESTROY" this historical building. What else does F.F have "NOTHING " Gary B Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Please don't destroy this amazing piece of history and architecture! Samantha VanWechel Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Kelly Maxwell Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls This is one of the most beautiful buildings and grounds in Fergus, please listen to the people and save the Kirkbride. Kitty Davis Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 May 5, 2012 Melissa Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Let's preserve our history and utilize what we have! Kee the Kirkbridge building. Diana Olson Osage, MN 56570 May 5, 2012 Leanne Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Rachel Coleman Fergus falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 i grew up in Fergus and now own property there - please keep the historic bldg. there and find a new use for it. jo rud rademacher berthold, ND 58718 May 5, 2012 There is too much history to destroy, and too many people who love this place. Make the right decision and please save it Sarah Dutcher Erhard, MN 56534 May 5, 2012 Do the right thing. Eric Johnson Minneapolis, MN 55414 May 5, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls I grew up in Fergus Falls, my mom worked at the State Hospital, and I worked there while in high school and while attending the Community College back in 1975-1977. I know that community groups have done so much to help save this historic structure, but I am hoping we are not out of options to save the Kirkbride building in Fergus Falls. Sincerely, Rick Steen RIck Steen Fargo, ND 58103-4608 May 5, 2012 Please! Kylie Boe Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 matthew sorby bemidji, MN 56601 May 5, 2012 This is an AWESOME building that should and can be reused istead of just DESTROYED! michelle merz fergus falls, United States May 5, 2012 Ila Hjelle Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Lon Stoll Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Kelli Drayton Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Linda Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Check out the former psych hospital in Buffalo, NY that is being saved and reused - smarten up, Minnesota! Sean Young Ridgeville, Canada May 5, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Please keep this beautiful building!!!! mike petersen Breckenridge, MN 56520 May 5, 2012 Megan Schultz fergus falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Kristin Erickson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Save the Kirkbride. Find something else to ruin! Becky Korby fergus falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 I grew up in Fergus! That building built Fergus its a peace of history save the RTC!!!! Grace Martin Moorhead, MN 56560 May 5, 2012 Please save this historic building! Karla Decker Piechowski Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Derrick Muchow Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Take all the time needed there will never be another! Chet Nettestad Pelican Rapids, MN 56572-4308 May 5, 2012 save the kirkbride building jenny stahl fergus falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Katelyn Edds Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 This Historic Landmark needs to stay standing. What are they thinking! It's part of OUR city and I feel this is of great value . There certainly is some use for it. We need to be patient and figure out a way to reuse it. karen Iverson Fergus Falls, MN 56537-8284 May 5, 2012 Peggy Arkulary Fegus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Jeffrey McSorley Jr Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 This is an historical building which is a landmark in Fergus Falls. We must be able to reuse and redevelop it! It would be a shame to tear down such architecturally beautiful buildings. In Europe (Germany) buildings dating back to the 1500's are still being used! Jo Eve Ellig Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 It's a shame her in America we tear down so many buildings daniel willerr rifle, CO 81650 May 5, 2012 Don't destroy an important part of MN history! Bess Walker Phoenix, AZ 85006 May 5, 2012 Kim Kenyon Moorhead, MN 56560 May 5, 2012 Allyson Kugler Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Julia Gardner Hibbing, MN 55746 May 5, 2012 Jessica Voit Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Landmark, never see a building like that again. rob lee randall, MN 56475 May 5, 2012 Don't knock it down. The building is a landmark in Fergus Falls. Matthew Waseca, MN 56093 May 5, 2012 Rhonda Cory Canyon, MN 55717 May 5, 2012 Bonnie Blanchet Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 kendell fergus falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Dont knock it down. It can be used for SO many other things than a pile of rubble. William Kruft Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Megan Shearer Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Don"t Knock it Block It From Fallen... Its a Monument Joshua Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Please Stop the Demolition. Nacole Foxhome, MN 56543 May 5, 2012 Stephen Rasmusson Marshall, MN 56258-5214 May 5, 2012 Laurie Petersen Underwood, MN 56586 May 5, 2012 jim tomlinson erhard, MN 56534 May 5, 2012 Krista Zachmann Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Craig Werk Fargo, ND 58104 May 5, 2012 If this was happening in England or another foreign country, this historic building would NEVER be destroyed! It has been a landmark for more than a century in Fergus Falls. It not only provided the community with revenue/jobs, but it was a place where many came for health and healing. valerie lalonde leesburg, VA 20175 May 5, 2012 Kelley Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Beth Kraft Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls It's a piece of history that deserves to stand! Greed will destroy a masterpiece that can never be replaced.It's a diamond to the people but only a dollar sign to the city of fergus falls! It needs to be celebrated and narrow minded decision makers need to share this magnificent structure with the world, instead of trying to hide it! Just opening it up and exposing it can generate tourism money for the city but the city would rather have the plot of land that attracts nothing and leaves the city boring and forgotten. Ashley Tyagi Moorhead, MN 56560 May 5, 2012 I grew up in Fergus Falls and had many family and friends that worked there. It is such a beautiful building and should be kept standing. Too many buildings are now torn down rather than being restored. Thank you for your consideration. Brenda (Fick) Campbell West St. Paul, MN 55118 May 5, 2012 Used to live in Fergus Falls and thought those were some neat old buildings. Used to work on the site when there was a Day Care located up there. Michelle Minneapolis, MN 55406 May 5, 2012 There are fewer kirkbride buildings in the US as each year passes! Please save the Fergus Falls Kirkbride!!! You'll have architectural students and historians loving you!!! Erica Shafer Tulsa, OK 74136 May 5, 2012 joe gorghuber st.cloud, MN 56301 May 5, 2012 Zak Holtan West Fargo, ND 58078 May 5, 2012 LeAnn Kugler Erhard, MN 56534 May 5, 2012 Roy Johnson Seaside, OR 97138 May 5, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Please save the kirkbride building! Carmen Stensgard Fergus falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Save the Kirkbride, it's such a BEAUTIFUL building!!!! Also a GREAT piece of history for Fergus Falls! Ally Paulson West Fargo, ND 58078 May 5, 2012 adam jensen fergus falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Its a beautiful place! Save it! Stacie Supan Bowlus, MN 56314 May 5, 2012 Christine Brinkman Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Jordan Rasmusson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 stacy kolle Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 It is an important piece of history about F.F and also medical history. Daniel Anderson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Brittanni Smith FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Ash Landberg Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Kimberly Rasmusson Waterford, MI 48328 May 5, 2012 That building is way to beautiful to tear down! Shanna Grumbles Breckenridge, MN 56520 May 5, 2012 mary anderson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Daniel Gorghuber Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 payret tejidor west palm beach, FL 33411 May 5, 2012 Alec Zender Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Don't tear it down jeff biggs vale, NC 28168 May 5, 2012 Anthony Fernando Swansea, IL 62226 May 5, 2012 Merri Wentler Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 kaitlyn salwei fergus falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Kyle Listrom Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls The Kirkbride building is a part of history and we need to keep it alive. I was lucky enough to see it and hoping that many more generations are able to see this beautiful exquisite piece of history. Amber Mrozek Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Sondra Krebs Dickinson, ND 58601 May 5, 2012 My uncle was a "patient" at this place, and the history is just something worth preserving. Let the Historical center finish its work. The city could use it for tours, etc. Sharon Buermann Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 May 5, 2012 Jean Tenneson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 For years I have enjoyed visiting the old "State Hospital" and now bring my children and inlaws there. My wife and I evan had our wedding pictures taken there. I would be very sad to see it go, and feel that somehow there must be a productive use for the buildings and grounds. Please do not prematurely remove it from the Fergus Falls living history. Vernon Smith Fargo, ND 58103 May 5, 2012 Evan Johnson Crookston, MN 56716 May 5, 2012 Daniel Goodrich Baltimore, MD 21207 May 5, 2012 It is a piece of art!! Kenneth Rust Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Please save this building as a memorial to those who spent years, building, living and working there. Brian Halstensgaard Detroit Lakes, MN 56502 May 5, 2012 Jacob Keegan fargo, ND 58104 May 5, 2012 Susan Gjersvig Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 May 5, 2012 Damon Reckmo lakeland, FL 33811 May 5, 2012 It's such a shame that city councils are more interested in the $$$$ that can be generated instead of the history and public value that these sites have. It's the same in my city as they're more interested in building condos instead of saving a similar structure just because it happens to have a scenic view worth $$$$$$. Part of my family settled in the area over a century ago so I'm not just some do-gooder looking for a cause. Hopefully the city fathers will pay attention to the voters of the area, not greedy developers. Neil Laidman Hamilton, Canada May 5, 2012 Kevin Logan Hamilton, Canada May 5, 2012 Amanda Johnson lakeland, FL 33811 May 5, 2012 This is an architectural treasure, don't let it die. Robert Darling Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Todd DeGroot Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Kathy DeLaCruz Feregus Falls, MN 56537 MoveOn.org 120

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls May 5, 2012 Sarah Underwood, MN 56586 May 5, 2012 use this place to help colleges teach students in construction and other field related projects. Nancy DeGroot Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Joanne Walkup Dilworth, MN 56529 May 5, 2012 This place is a wonderful place! When i toured the kirkbride bulding for school, i thought it was an amazing experience! Please do not take down this bulding!! Use it for recreational use like a babycare center or a movie theater. Something that will br enjoyable to everyone that has visited the building before! Kayla Hallisey Dalton, MN 56324 May 5, 2012 Anyone who would try and save a building...must be important and I will stand beside there valiant effort. James Jordan Hibbing, MN 55746 May 5, 2012 Michael Loewen Boulder City, NV 89005 May 5, 2012 Wendy Davenport fergus falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Norene Swenson fergus falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Donna Ice Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Chris Holmberg Brandon, MN 56315 May 5, 2012 Please don't destroy this historic landmark... look what they did in Owatonna! Give it time! Stephen Henning Evansville, MN 56326 May 5, 2012 Paige Theisen Willmar, MN 56201 May 5, 2012 Tim Sletta Hibbing, MN 55746 May 5, 2012 Dawn Auck Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Paige Larson Ashby, MN 56309 May 5, 2012 How can you destroy something with so much history and beautiful architecture? Please don't demolish it Carrie Ames Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Tanya Isaacson Elbow Lake, MN 56531 May 5, 2012 Please save this place, some things are much more important than money. These days that is all people care about and that is exactly what is wrong with this country. It is time to do the right thing and save this place. Steve Lokken detroit lakes, MN 56501 May 5, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls To even consider destroying such beautiful buildings with so much history is a shame. The rtc is one of few interesting places in Fergus, unless you consider fast food interesting... Save the rtc! Mark Opsahl Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 If we've got 4000 signers now I'll bet we could get the MN State Historical Society to help out by either sending out to all their members this petition or giving us their list for us to do it Kati Sasseville . Kati Sasseville Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 The town of Fergus Falls could be a destination. Without the Kirkbride complex, it will be merely a gas stop on the way to the cities. Once it is gone, you can never get that back. Saving the tower building, in the long run is not going to bring people in. Kristy Sletta Detroit Lakes, MN 56502 May 5, 2012 Don't get rid of the RTC Abraham Robertson Minneapolis, MN 55411 May 5, 2012 Andrew Bisset Denver, CO 80202 May 5, 2012 A touring architect once told the Schmidt's that the Kirkbride was a 400 year building. So, why destroy a 100+ building when there are so many more years to find a use for it. It's history and architecture are worth far more than that!! Take a note from the European countries. Image what we all would be missing out on if the Colossuem, Acropolis, Sistine Chapel, and countless others would have been destroyed just because someone didn't care. If you destroy the building, that will be your legacy to FF. Is that what you want your legacy to be. Future generations will remeber this generation as the ones who didn't care enought to save a beautiful piece of architecture and historical landmark. Please don't dishonor all those who labored by hand to create it. Peggy Sabbe Wahpeton, ND 58075 May 5, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Please save the Kirkbride and the buildings surrounding it. It is a historical feature of Fergus Falls, and I grew up admiring the buildings and the grounds. My Mother, and many friends have worked there... I sincerely wish you would invite someone like Ghost Hunters (TAPS) Trans Atlantic Paranormal Society or Ghost Adventurers to spend a few evenings with free run to all of the buildings to see if any are haunted. Kirkbride has such a unique history. The tunnels, architecture and stories of past patients and deaths make it a very curious place to know about. Thank you, Vicki Q Vicki Quittschreiber West Fargo, ND 58078 May 5, 2012 Dianne long Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 McKenzie Kemper Prior Lake, MN 55372 May 5, 2012 Save the center of the building at the very least. Make it a museum. John Solberg Moorhead, MN 56560 May 5, 2012 Such a beautiful building. It would be a shame to tear it down. Jillene Bantau Elbow Lake, MN 56531 May 5, 2012 it would be a shame to see it torndown. part of fergus history. joe thompson fergus falls mn, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Susie Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Please do not destroy this beautiful building! Restore it and preserve part of our history. Teach and Learn from it! Patti Baughman Tornado, WV 25202 May 5, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Michael Eull Minneapolis, MN 55413 May 5, 2012 Elizabeth Jacobson Moorhead, MN 56560 May 5, 2012 Sarah 'Dorn' Glocke sandstone, MN 55072 May 5, 2012 Vicki Melby fergus falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Debbie Barcomb Middletown, RI 02842 May 5, 2012 Sara Lundeen Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Todd Miller denver, CO 80211 May 5, 2012 I think it would be in the best interest of Fergus Falls to pursue avenues that redevelop the Kirkbride building. We need to retain the history of the area. Mary Breckenridge, MN 56520 May 5, 2012 Emily Hermes Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Ann Sampson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Laura Kugler Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Consider the Kirkbride as a possibility our communities future. Haley Honeman Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Nathan DeGroot fergus falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Annie Hagerman Winona, MN 55987 May 5, 2012 devin anderson st louis park, MN 55416 May 5, 2012 Bruce Wahl Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Brian Anderson Preston, MD 21655 May 5, 2012 SAVE THE KIRKBRIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Amber Bernard Breckenridge, MN 56520 May 5, 2012 Jane Burns Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Please put the building to good use. Why could it not be transformed into apartments, or offices, or a multi-use building? There has to be some way to make it economically feasible. Please search harder for a solution to avoid outright destruction. Ellen Mills Mankato, MN 56001 May 5, 2012 Paul Stewart Chicopee, MA 01020 May 5, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Nicholas Budke Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Chelsa Anderson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Ray Martin Fergus falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 WHY, YOU HAVE TO CARE, I JUST TOURED THE GOLD MEDAL FLOUR BUILDING IN ST PAUL, NOT MUCH LEFT, BUT GREAT PAST ! WILLIAM KRAUS SR WHEATON, MN 56296 May 5, 2012 jeanie wofford fergus falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Jen Spalding Fairfield, CT 06824 May 5, 2012 Alison Dietz fergus falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 I am grateful for city leaders and those who have put forth much time and effort to find a way to develop this property. I believe with time the RTC campus can be repurposed. I believe there is a way to work with the state to extend the timeline indefinitely; that and working with other entities such as the Historic Preservation can eliminate any concern for tax payer burden. That argument does not present very well following a much disputed arena project. Mike Robertson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Heather Jacquart Sebeka, MN 56477 May 5, 2012 catharine alexander clarksville, TN 37042 May 5, 2012 MoveOn.org 127

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Please save the Kirkbride! Bob Budke Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Please do not tear down pieces of the past turn it into something amazing and reuse it, not tear it down Amy Benedetti Blackduck, MN 56630 May 5, 2012 Diane Jensen Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 The building is beautiful and it would be such a shame to see it being torn down. Turn it in to apartment buildings, offices or SOMETHING! April Flyberg Barnesville, MN 56514 May 5, 2012 I know it cost money to save things like this, but some things are worth it. One sad thing about the American way is we are way to quick to demolish beautiful historical buildings in the name of "progress". It's really quite sad. Casey Kugler Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Hadley Freng East grand forks, MN 56721 May 5, 2012 SABRINA TOSO FERGUS FALLA, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Tom Salto Alexandria, MN 56308 May 5, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Like so many others I was born and raised in Fergus Falls and still own land just ouside of town. I have always been amazed by the beauty of this building. The city should do everything possible to save it for our children and the history of Fergus Falls. Once it is gone you can NEVER get it back. Allen Kugler Rosemount, MN 55068 May 5, 2012 gail maskalick derby, United Kingdom May 5, 2012 Kathryn Rogers Merlino Seattle, WA 98115 May 5, 2012 Sandy Hanson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Christy Emerson Fergus falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 michael quernemoen Breckenridge, MN 56520 May 5, 2012 Tanya Sehm Burnsville, MN 55306 May 5, 2012 Monica Platz Wilmette, IL 60091 May 5, 2012 I was born and raised in Fergus Falls and still own land in Ottertail County. I would hate to see such a beautiful building tore down just for the purposes of some golf course. Our courthouse in Cooperstown faces the same fate-however people of the community have the right to vote and pay the cost of restoration if wanted. Dawn Swedberg Cooperstown, ND 58425 May 5, 2012 Jeff Hage St. Cloud, MN 56303 May 5, 2012 MoveOn.org 129

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls I lived across the street from the state hospital growing up. It would be SO sad to see this tore down.. It could be used for many things. Everyone is so quick to stop fighting and just tear it down. It has so much history! Our town is better than that! continue the fight and SAVE THE KIRKBRIDE!!!!!!!!!! Heather Sehm Fergus FAlls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Brian S Fergus falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 The Kirkbride concept was & still isahead of its time. It still can be utilized to fullfill a host of other ventures given the chance. Vaughn Ebbighausen FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 why would you want to take a wrecking ball to a historical building is beyond me Lisa Davis fergus falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 please it's beutiful landmark and a beautiful building. it would be a shame to tear it down. Barbara Nelson fergus falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Jessica Hanna Alexandria, MN 56308 May 5, 2012 Please don't spend money destroying this historic building that has so much potential. Use those funds to renovate and reuse. Thank you! Crystal Richville, MN 56576 May 5, 2012 Julie Thom Underwood, MN 56586 May 5, 2012 Karen Love-Kugler Fergus Falls,, MN 56537 MoveOn.org 130

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls May 5, 2012 We know it's been dragging on for a long time, but it is an area jewel and needs to be saved if at all possible. rud & timmy wasson fergus falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Barbara Melkert Erhard, MN 56534 May 5, 2012 andrew kruft Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Roger & Phyllis Brown Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Please do not demolish the Kirkbride building. It has way too much to offer and should be seen and considered an asset. Thank you. Jeanette Manore Lindstrom, MN 55045 May 5, 2012 Marcel Stratton Hawley, MN 56549 May 5, 2012 That building is PART of Fergus Falls!! Bonnie Bergerud Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Shelby Hanson Battle lake, MN 56515 May 5, 2012 Please consider the wealth of history in this building and the potential it has to be something great! Amy Maurer Marion, IA 52302 May 5, 2012 Stephanie Kugler Fergus Falls, MN 56537 MoveOn.org 131

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls May 5, 2012 I grew up in Minnesota and I remember driving by Fergus and seeing this..this place is a Historic Landmark...it can't be torn down... Colleen Stefonowicz Aurora, CO 80014 May 5, 2012 Melissa Hermes FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 I love what Traverse City, Michigan did with their historic site. TAX FREE ZONE! What great incentives for renovating and developing! Looks like an exciting place. www.thevillagetc.com Connie Payson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Don't take a part of history from us! Whitney West Union, MN 56360 May 5, 2012 The architecture is so beautiful, please don't tear them down.... Once they are gone you can never bring them back.... Shaun Schraut Little Falls, MN 56345 May 5, 2012 Sue Shonblom Moorhead, MN 56560 May 5, 2012 Stop the wrecking ball!! DANIELLE COULTER ENGLEWOOD, FL 34223 May 5, 2012 Deb Ochsendorf Montevideo, MN 56265 May 5, 2012 Anne Andersen Fergus Falls, MN 56537 MoveOn.org 132

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls May 5, 2012 Catherine Tonsberg Cranston, RI 02905 May 5, 2012 Sheyenne Lien fergus falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Keep the building as it is. there has to be a good use for it in the future... Next thing is they will want to take down the Great Wall Of China !!! David Thoen Mssion, TX 78574 May 5, 2012 Linda Dohrer Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Victoria warner Rothsay, MN 56579 May 5, 2012 this town is always doing things that dont need to be done destorying our history leave our beatiful building alone its the history of our town dee adams fergus falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 ann preble Excelsior, MN 55331 May 5, 2012 Caryl fick Glenwood, MN 56334 May 5, 2012 What is the hurry? Apply for an extension and keep working on re-use of our town's treasure! Listen to the people who voted you into your position. Lynn Brand Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls I grew up in MN and spent a ltd of time visiting family in Fergus. Why would you want to tear this down? It's a part of their history! Jacqui Shoemaker Liberty, MO 64068 May 5, 2012 Amanda Lesetmoe Coon Rapids, MN 55433 May 5, 2012 Carol Stratton Fargo, ND 58103 May 5, 2012 Embrace our past,it should never be destroyed. This is more than a building, this is a surviving testament to domestic architecture James Maher Holyoke, MA 01040 May 5, 2012 This beautiful historic building deserves to stay intact! Kristen May westminster, MD 21157 May 5, 2012 I work as a tour guide in a Kirkbride building. These buildings are a testament to a part of history that needs to be remembered. If we knock them down, how will the future generations learn from them? Sarah Loughrie Thornton, WV 26440 May 5, 2012 Emily Buermann Rochert, MN 56578 May 5, 2012 Pam Adams Byron Center, MI 49315 May 5, 2012 shirley sha fergus falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Yay for Fergus Falls Kirkbride!! Ryan Andrew Scott Shawondasse, IA 52001 May 5, 2012 Victor Hungerford Encinitas, CA 92024 May 5, 2012 This is a very amazing building! Fergus falls would not b the same without it. I have loved this building since i was a very little girl! Jennifer Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 I would like to say that if you wind up tearing down this magnificent structure you will never know what could have been and how much this holds in your community. mike erickson Nelson, MN 56355 May 5, 2012 Rebecca Diffley Little Canada, MN 55117 May 5, 2012 Edward Wall Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Anthony Alexandria, MN 56308 May 5, 2012 Its an amazing building that can be used for alot of stuff and has alot of history! Why the heck would you want to destroy it.. there will be alot of angry people if this happens... brooke solheim fergus falls, MN 56537 May 5, 2012 Nancy M Pearson Underwood, MN 56586 May 4, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Brandon L Zickefoose Buckhannon, WV 26201 May 4, 2012 Nate Fischer Duluth, MN 55812 May 4, 2012 Fergus Falls is my home town and I visit there often and don't want to see it torn down. We need to perserve our heritage, not destroy it Marybeth Potts Wheaton, MN 56296 May 4, 2012 Chelsey Enerson Battle Lake, MN 56515 May 4, 2012 Paula Davenport Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 No one should ever let a piece of history be destroyed. Because of history, we just simply wouldn't be! Please don't destroy this building! It should be preserved for future generations, especially local future generations, to know a piece of amazing, important history in this area!! Jennifer Polda Casselton, ND 58012 May 4, 2012 Dawn Teberg Erhard, MN 56534 May 4, 2012 Their has to be some way to preserve this landmark. Gary Paul Ruehmann Richville, MN 56576 May 4, 2012 Beautiful, priceless piece of history no money can EVER replace! Please preserve for our future generations to appreciate! Dianne Kriz Wahpeton, ND 58075 May 4, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls It's a part of our history, leave it be! Mandy Johnson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 I don't want to see the Kirkbride torn down and some of the rest of the RTC as well. There has to be some use for the property besides the wrecking ball. It's historical value should be celebrated instead of destroyed. It should be turned over to the Historical Society and put a museum in there to remember all the people that spent their lives there and to celebrate the area. Donna Cushman Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Please find a way to save the Kirkbride building, there must be a way to reuse it. Jeanne Lugert Wyndmere, ND 58081 May 4, 2012 Michelle Torgrimson Aurora, CO 80011 May 4, 2012 Willmar, MN has done a superb job of redeveloping and preserving their campus. If you haven't seen it, take a drive down there and check it out. If they can do it, I believe Fergus Falls can do it! Dream! Karen Underwood, MN 56586 May 4, 2012 Alexis Rheault Fargo, ND 58104 May 4, 2012 Kristin Slaubaugh Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Please look at www.thevillagetc.com to see what a saved Kirkbride can mean for a community. Ours was slated for probable demolition Marsha Minervini Traverse City, MI 49684 May 4, 2012 Dan Teske MoveOn.org 137

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 The Kirkbride building is an important part of Fergus Falls history. Tearing it down would be tearing a major part of not only Fergus Falls history, but also Minnesota history. If you don't want it to lay dormant, actually allow people to come build in it without crazy rules and regulations. Let people use it. Ryan Siems Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Travis Woyen moorhead, MN 56560 May 4, 2012 Please save this beautiful treasure that was such an important part of the history of Fergus Falls and the surrounding area. There are so few of these buildings left. Kara Kramin Valley City, ND 58072 May 4, 2012 Sonya Baffa Brea, CA 92821 May 4, 2012 Please keep this beautiful piece of history sonny olson fargo, ND 58103 May 4, 2012 Anna Fletcher Fargo, ND 58104 May 4, 2012 This historic building could act as a hub for al kinds of cultural, business and social activity in this community. Or it could be torn down and the community can become a bedroom town for FM area. We certainly seem to be loosing all that is good about this town and replacing it with negativity Kate Andrews Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 May 4, 2012 Keanu feuerstein battle lake, MN 56515 May 4, 2012 Keanu feuerstein MoveOn.org 138

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls battle lake, MN 56515 May 4, 2012 Dana Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Keanu battle lake, MN 56515 May 4, 2012 Anna Everett Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Nancy Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Katherine Link Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 This is a beautiful building that needs to be restored for everyone to see and marvel at. Save the kirkbride NOW!! Myrantha Jones Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Angela Shepersky Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 It's a great piece of history that I think should stick around! It's a great place for people to walk and get out of the house, hang out and just sit and enjoy the peacefulness! Joshua McNinch Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 I love this building. Chloe VanDuinen Richville, MN 56576 May 4, 2012 Kristie Buermann Fargo, ND 58104 MoveOn.org 139

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls May 4, 2012 Jo Oltman Somerville, MA 02144 May 4, 2012 Preservation, Not Demolition! Rubin Latz St. Paul, MN 55106-1713 May 4, 2012 Jaime Murphy fergus falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Hope we can save it!!! Kristina richville, MN 56576 May 4, 2012 Jessica Yoak Elkins, WV 26241 May 4, 2012 I lived in Breckenridge for 22 years and I have visited the Kirkbride. Use it for houses, hotel, businesses, and tourism. The possibilities are endless!!! Jayme Vettel Minot, ND 58701 May 4, 2012 jacob Fincham west Milford, WV 26451 May 4, 2012 Karen Kasulke Harrington, DE 19952 May 4, 2012 Sheryl Davis Trimble, OH 45782 May 4, 2012 Please do not let such a historical land mark be torn down. Donna Olson Redlands, CA 92374 MoveOn.org 140

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls May 4, 2012 Laura Tague Moline, IL 61265 May 4, 2012 Delaney Schara Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 courtney meis fergus falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Jakob Schebler Davenport, IA 52804 May 4, 2012 Ron Wahl Fergus Falls, MS 56537 May 4, 2012 Embrace the building as a historical treasure. In the right hands it will create local economical growth. gwen urbanic weston, WV 26452 May 4, 2012 Once this beautiful building is gone, it can't be restored! Please don't tear it down! Diane Gunderson fosston, MN 56542 May 4, 2012 AnnaLisa Brown Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 please look at the michigan kirkbride. its reuse is inspirational. tim greenwood fergus falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 karla thompson barnesville, MN 56514 May 4, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Dan Skogen Hewitt, MN 56453 May 4, 2012 DeAnn Sitter Robins, IA 52328 May 4, 2012 Patrick Montgomery Linn, WV 26384 May 4, 2012 Honestly, folks. You haven't tried hard enough to find buyers or sponsors. Use your imagination and hire a developer with some brains. how can demolition be better than rehab and re-use? Philip Stratton Fargo, ND 58103 May 4, 2012 Sheri Holm Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Jean Borgen Lacher sioux falls, SD 57103 May 4, 2012 How about we let the people have a vote not the gov Jason Stilwell Fargo, ND 58104 May 4, 2012 This is part of the history Fergus Falls I had grandparents and other relatives that worked there. It would be a waste to destroy it. Reuse it put your heads together I'm sure you can figure something out don't be wasteful and take the easy way out. You managed to slip the school and hockey arena in I'm sure you can do something for the Kirkbride. Dana Anderson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Pam Cizek Breckenridge, MN 56520 May 4, 2012 Trina Orton Saint Cloud, MN 56301 MoveOn.org 142

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls May 4, 2012 Please preserve these classic old buildings!!! They represent bygone times, and have character that most new modern buildings are seriously lacking. Most of those are sheet rock and vinyl siding and won't last more than 40 years anyway. It is unfortunate to hear of historic buildings being destroyed because of financial situations. Those are temporary, historical preservation can be permanent!! Please help keep our world's architectural treasures around for all to enjoy!!!! Buildings of different eras represent the life and times of so many generations. Historic Preservation is essential!! Garrett Nordstrom Grand Forks, ND 58201 May 4, 2012 Ethan McElroy Framingham, MA 01702 May 4, 2012 Crystal Hoekstra Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls, mn Jeffrey Gullickson Ashby, MN 56309 May 4, 2012 Cindy Opatz Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Sue Runningen Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Matthew Hoekstra Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Rome did not destroy the old Colosseum, and Greece kept the historic structures as a reminder to future generations of the great architecture and accomplishments of the past. Glenn and Joyce Donnay Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls This building is our past, and our future. I would LOVE to see it come alive again... I truly believe that Fergus Falls would not be the same with out this masterpiece. Hannah R. Opatz Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 History must be saved before there is no one who even remembers to tell the stories. Books do not always do justice. When we forget our history is when we forget who we are and how we came to be that way. Amanda Lamb Fargo, ND 58104 May 4, 2012 Kelly Ochodnicky Howell, MI 48855 May 4, 2012 S & K LeClaire Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 kayla maudal Wahpeton, ND 58075 May 4, 2012 Corey Gullickson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Jason Wolfe Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Cullen Strader Wheaton, MN 56296 May 4, 2012 This is an amazing building. I went on a tour of it this summer and it took my breath away with its beauty. Alex Steen Fargo, ND 58103 May 4, 2012 Danielle Rund Fergus falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Kris Olson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Barb Goudreau Comstock Park, MI 49321 May 4, 2012 This is a beautiful building, it could be restored and used for many things such as apartments, rec center, school, or many other things, something for kids and families to go to maybe roller skating rink/ theatre/community center. Maybe even a venue for weddings where the entire building can be used for ceremony reception and much more. It would be a shame to destroy a piece of history so large and beautiful. At least if it is to be taken down, they should try to recycle and repurpose as much of the beautiful parts of the building. Amy Appleton, WI 54911 May 4, 2012 Susan Stefonowicz Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Save that beautiful building! Joni Schmitt Brandom, MN 56315 May 4, 2012 Kyri Lorenz Estes Park, CO 80517-9777 May 4, 2012 Sharon McDonald Burnsville, MN 55337 May 4, 2012 Sharla Lagasse Cambridge, MN 55008 May 4, 2012 alison newtown, CT 06470 May 4, 2012 Carey Miller Buffalo, NY 14222 May 4, 2012 MoveOn.org 145

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls So many people that care! That tells the story. Our community needs a low cost indoor flea market space for all of the artists and crafters to show off their wares! Combine that with the tours that people travel many states to attend, and the Fergus economy grows! I may be wrong, but isn't saving the Kirkbride a good thing? Sandi C Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 JC Shepard Slayton, MN 56172 May 4, 2012 Karen Moorhead, ND 56560 May 4, 2012 I greww up in Fergus and lived there the first 30 years of my life. Kirkbribe is a part of our heritage. I will be moving back to Fergus Falls in a maximum of 5 years. when JoAn E Myers Cottage Grove, ND 55016 May 4, 2012 Jenna Garza Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 You acting WAY too fast. Once you ruin it... it is gone forever. There are more ideas out there Bradley Sunde Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 As a past Minnesotan who knows the Kirkbride Building, I implore you to save and restore it. Nothing can replace an older building with history, once it is gone you can not get it back. Karen Ahern Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 May 4, 2012 Katie Lukken Encinitas, CA 92024 May 4, 2012 nichole allen alexandria, MN 56308 May 4, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Ellen Brown Duluth, MN 55812 May 4, 2012 Betsy Ruppert-Kan Robbinsdale, MN 55422 May 4, 2012 Mark Petersen Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 DO NOT DISTURB THIS BEAUTIFUL ESTABLISHMENT. HISTORY CANNOT BE REBUILT, AND IT IS HISTORY THAT TELLS LIFES PAST STORIES TO THE PRESENT AND FUTURE!!! Taylor saint cloud, MN 56303 May 4, 2012 Laura Heitke Breckenridge, MN 56520 May 4, 2012 Shelby Siems Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Save the Kirkbride! I grew up in Wheaton and we made frequent trips to Fergus to shop and I loved seeing this place! Please don't destroy it! Renae Abraham Fargo, ND 58102 May 4, 2012 Rhea Herrmann Salt Lake City, UT 84104 May 4, 2012 Jordan Sillerud FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Jasmine Ezagui Boca Raton, FL 33433 May 4, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Very much hoping this historical landmark means more to the city of Fergus Falls than the few dollars that could be made off of the destruction of hundreds of years of history. Nichole Roell Alexandria, MN 56308 May 4, 2012 In our consumptive, throw-away society, how wasteful to destroy something so beautiful and potentially useful. This striking facility helped draw us to move to Fergus Falls. We thought, what a forward thinking community that would have such a unique and historic place. Whereas every community looks the same after widening residential streets and adding all the popular chain stores and restaurants, the Kirkebride is part of Fergus Falls' identity. The right thing to do is rarely the easy thing to do -- save the Kirkebride and associated buildings, make them useful, and we are living history. Molly Stoddard Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Jamie Wallace Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Please don't tear this building down. It means so much to so many people and it deserves to stay! Kim Bertram Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Amy Gardner Lockport, NY 14094 May 4, 2012 Duane Evje LEONARD, MN 56653 May 4, 2012 why distroy building that has been with us for so many years? and one that has made the community around it. jamie pfeffer alexandria, MN 56308 May 4, 2012 Please save this historical building. It means so much to everyone and tearing it down would hurt so many. Karen Bertram Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 MoveOn.org 148

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls There is to much history there. For myself I had a Great Grandmother that work there just after it was built. She quit before my Grandfather was born in 1903. Both my Father and Mother worked there as well as Myself. Jon Ramberg Jon Ramberg Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 I can't think of a bigger mistake (and Fergus has made a few through the years) than demolishing the Kirkbride. Scott Gunvaldson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 scott wildung fergus falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Dee Kennedy Dent, MN 56528 May 4, 2012 Please STOP from destroying the Kirkbride Bldg. Matti Kline SEAL BEACH, CA 90740 May 4, 2012 Joe Riewer Frazee, MN 56544 May 4, 2012 It would be very wrong to destroy such a building with so much history. Catherine Wilde Elizabeth, MN 56533 May 4, 2012 Lori Banks Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 jan hecker underwood, MN 56586 May 4, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Pastor Jon B. Olson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Lisa Litt Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Save the Kirkbride Laurie Deckert Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Anthony laFayette Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Stop destroying things the people do not want destroyed???? Can you not see that Fergus Falls want this building to remain. so stop - please the good people who live there - a stop pretending you know what is best. Jill Hammer Grass Valley, CA 95949 May 4, 2012 Nate Madison, WI 53719 May 4, 2012 Niamya Bye Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Please save this historic building! Mark Tulk West New York, NJ 07093 May 4, 2012 Teisha Magee Saint Paul, MN 55107 May 4, 2012 TheoDonna Walvatne Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls too much history here...don't waste it...redevelop into the pride of fergus falls!!! cindy springfield, MN 56087 May 4, 2012 Michele Wagonhoffer Fargo, ND 58102 May 4, 2012 Jody Soland Eagan, MN 55122 May 4, 2012 Amber Gregg Wahpeton, ND 58075 May 4, 2012 It worth the wait to see if there is a better alterative than demolishing it. dave sublette Lakeville Mn, MN 55044 May 4, 2012 This building is an important piece of history and has so much potential. The city would never be able to re-build a building of the stature. This building is a gift don't thow it away. Gail Hedstrom Elbow Lake, MN 56531 May 4, 2012 That building is an important landmark in Fergus Falls. If you get rid of the Kirkbride Building, you will loose a very important part of Fergus Falls. If you demolish that building and develop it in some other way - Fergus will be forever changed in a negative way. It will never be the same. Danielle Grahn Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 May 4, 2012 Whitney Stalnaker Glenville, WV 26351 May 4, 2012 Laurie Strom Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Hannah Burkhardsmeier Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Save the Kirkbride!!!!!!!!!!! Lori Lunde Veitenheimer Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Daniel Turner Woodbury, MN 55125 May 4, 2012 teresa platz fergus falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Edward Florczyk SENECA, NY 66538 May 4, 2012 Stevphen Miller seneca, KS 66538 May 4, 2012 Heidi Paulson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 andrea mosbo st. cloud, MN 56301 May 4, 2012 Save the historical building, please. Carol Anderson Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 May 4, 2012 Jill Holsen Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 May 4, 2012 Carmen Marie Moser fergus falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Emily Jones Brimfield, MA 01010 May 4, 2012 SAVE!! Amy McGovern Eldersburg, MD 21784 May 4, 2012 Tina Haney Charlevoix, MI 49720 May 4, 2012 Niki Kraemer Ridgefield, CT 06877 May 4, 2012 Brian Kelley Midlothian, VA 23112 May 4, 2012 Alisha Lindenfelser Clearbrook, MN 56634 May 4, 2012 Betsy De Tota Tolland, CT 06084 May 4, 2012 Ellen Eastby Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Kelly Garner Alexandria, MN 56308 May 4, 2012 I grew up several blocks from this building and my father worked there. It is a childhood memory of mine and I would guess of every child that grew up in Fergus. Please dont destroy it. Candy (Musser) Kvislen Finley, ND 58230 May 4, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls This is a one of a kind work of art that needs to be re-purposes, not wrecked. Cathie Helland Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Samantha Benc Tolland, CT 06084 May 4, 2012 Kelly Lesniczak Townsend, DE 19734 May 4, 2012 It is to beautiful to get rid of Wanda Seliski Breckenridge, MN 56520 May 4, 2012 One of the few Kirkbride developments that still stand. A great deal of history will be lost with the demolition of these buildings, history that should never be destroyed, forgotten, or covered up. Kay Harris Brookfield, MA 01506 May 4, 2012 It is much more energy efficient to mothball a building until a use is known than to tear it down. This is not debatable bur rather is an absolute. Please do not waste this resource. David A Kemnitzer Shepherdstown, WV 25443 May 4, 2012 Nathan Cole Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 I've seen this place. It's too beautiful to destroy. And the petition speaks truth. It can make mad money. See Danvers :) Joshua kovach Marietta, GA 30066 May 4, 2012 Lu Ann Schraut Royalton, MN 56373 May 4, 2012 MoveOn.org 154

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Doug Petersen Underwood, MN 56586 May 4, 2012 Would the city be willing to sell the property to a Real Estate Investment Trust and let that investor hold the property until development could be arranged? Thomas Colman Battle Lake, MN 56515 May 4, 2012 this history and in it's own fasion only three building left of this disign and what made fergus for many years, to much history to be denied. mitchj davis fergus falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 These buildings touch a lot of lives and it is such a beautiful spot it should be maintained Tammy Roers Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 sam facio fergus falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Andrew Kraemer Ridgefield, CT 06877 May 4, 2012 Amy Carlino Keene, NH 03431 May 4, 2012 I have to see it! Richelle C Middletown, CT 06457 May 4, 2012 The central and surrounding buildings are an artcitectual treasure that can never be replaced. Fergus Falls without the kirkbride would be like Duluth without the Glensheen Mansion or Clouquet without its Frank Lloyd Wright gas station Todd Williams Big Lake, MN 55309 MoveOn.org 155

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls May 4, 2012 Serianna Eggen Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Lucinda Nelson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Preserve Minnesota Michael McPartlin Minneapolis, MN 55417 May 4, 2012 SAVE THE KIRKBRIDE Mercedes McKibben Wolverton, MN 56594 May 4, 2012 Shannon Bromenschenkel Comstock Park, MI 49321 May 4, 2012 save history, the future will thank you Michael Neu Lino Lakes, MN 55014 May 4, 2012 This building is a land mark for Fergus Falls.Many of us have worked or recovered in the RTC. Fergus Would not be the same without it. Darci Franklin Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Lori Ryan Dalton, MN 56324 May 4, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls How tragic if this is no longer a part of our town. It is beautiful and such a historical sight. How about the Mill that sits by the river right on off Union Ave. Why not tear that down? That has sat empty for 20 plus yrs and is such an eye sore and no one ever mentions that one to tear down...only this beautiful sight you want to tear down. Go figure! Michelle Loomer Fergus Falls,, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Lauren N. Tonawanda, NY 14150 May 4, 2012 Manuel Godena Cumberland, RI 02864 May 4, 2012 Jan Resler Wahpeton, ND 58075 May 4, 2012 I am a former resident of Ferguson Falls and Ottertail County. Please save this historic building. You have the power to do the right thing for the community. Sonja Lien Fridley, MN 55432 May 4, 2012 Don't destroy the irreplaceable. Don't make our history as a nation disappear -- one important building at a time. Brenda Lee Reed Weston, WV 26452 May 4, 2012 Sandy Reading, MA 01867 May 4, 2012 Please save and restore; don't destroy and build more. Joanne Buffalo, NY 14207 May 4, 2012 We could use it for retired politicans allen vandal MoveOn.org 157

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Summit, MN 55917 May 4, 2012 sarah cody somerville, MA 02145 May 4, 2012 Clara Daly Brooklyn, NY 11238 May 4, 2012 Gayle Pflager Ottertail, MN 56571 May 4, 2012 Save this historical monument.. Jill Petersen Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 It may seem odd that a North Carolinian would want to comment on the Kirbride but I have seen what a remarkable building it is. We have saved many a large mill and mill town here. The Kirkbride can and should be saved and reused. John C Larson Winston-Salem, NC 27101 May 4, 2012 Maianne Preble Excelsior, MN 55331 May 4, 2012 Heather Everson Wendell, MN 56590 May 4, 2012 Darren ketchum Schuylerville, NY 12871 May 4, 2012 Molly Lappegaard Hawley, MN 56549 May 4, 2012 Vikki Greene Dalton, MN 56324 May 4, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Save this wonderful piece of history for many reasons! Sheri Dahlen Dalton, MN 56324 May 4, 2012 This place matters. Demolition doesn't solve anything but give money to demolition contractors and further add to landfills. Barbara A. Campagna Washington, DC 20008 May 4, 2012 Save the Kirkbride! We must preserve historic buildings. Laurel H. Liebl Elbow Lake, MN 56531 May 4, 2012 History needs preservation, and encouragement -- a huge facility that must have a wonderful use if creative minds get together. Sandra Thimgan Battle Lake, MN 56515 May 4, 2012 Please save this amazing and beautiful building! Sheena Schraut Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 May 4, 2012 Wayne Hurley Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Fergus Falls was the first Kirkbride building I've had the pleasure to tour...it was the LAST of them built and should remain as an historic landmark to this unique design of building and its creator, Dr. Thomas Story Kirkbride. Susanne Peters Rogers Park, IL 60660 May 4, 2012 Christine Rockledge Manchester, CT 06040 May 4, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Save Our History!! LeiLani Hauge Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Kevin Zick Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Michelle Jacobson Grand Forks, ND 58201 May 4, 2012 The Kirkbride Building in Fergus Falls is a City,State,and National Treasure.This is a good opportunity to show everyone that we the people of MN ,care about our history. David J Krenz Wheaton, MN 56296 May 4, 2012 sarah anderson erhard, MN 56534 May 4, 2012 Melody Webb Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 There are so few of these historical buildings left! You can always tear something down later, but once it's gone it can never be UNtorn down! Please give it another chance! Mariah Masilko South Saint Paul, MN 55075 May 4, 2012 Tamarae Lindstrom Fergus Falls, MN 56538 May 4, 2012 Would be such a shame to loose the Kirkbride building in Fergus Falls. Many of my family members worked there over the years and I always enjoyed visiting the facility ... its a work of Art not just a building. I currently work in a Maximum Security Psychiatric Center and its just a building!! SAVE THE KIRKBRIDE!!! EC LEE Westernville, NY 13486-0236 May 4, 2012 MoveOn.org 160

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls How about putting that money into fixing it up and restoring it instead of destroying it. Marjorie Kraus Wheaton, MN 56296 May 4, 2012 ken schuler wilminton, DE 19810 May 4, 2012 Kari Miller Plymouth, MN 55446 May 4, 2012 Tasha Korby Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Deborah Wallwork Minneapolis, MN 55405 May 4, 2012 Brian Person Coon Rapids, MN 55448 May 4, 2012 Geoff Brown Horsham, PA 19044 May 4, 2012 Linda Johnson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Save this piece of history, it's terrible to see all these get demolished! There are people who will travel all across the country just to see these buildings. Mikaila Bayers Manchester, NH 03103 May 4, 2012 Save the kirkbride! Tara Price FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537 May 4, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Save history! Kelly Rotta Elbow Lake, MN 56531 May 4, 2012 Dont Do It :\ Brittany Moberg Barnesville, MN 56514 May 4, 2012 Roberta Pelton Grand Rapids, MI 49525 May 4, 2012 Bill Meis Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 PLEASE DONT DO IT :( Krystal Braton Barnesville, MN 56514 May 4, 2012 James Schmidt Minneapolis, MN 55407 May 4, 2012 Jennifer French Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Anne Swanson fargo, ND 58103 May 4, 2012 Kaitlan Auck Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Beverly Wiener Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Dawn Godel Fergus Falls, MN 56537 MoveOn.org 162

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls May 4, 2012 Amy Jones Weston, WV 26452 May 4, 2012 Rachel Sellersville, PA 18960 May 4, 2012 LeeAnn Barnett Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Please consider saving this beautiful building. Instead of going to all the effort to tear it down. Amanda Wiencke North Kingstown, RI 02852-6622 May 4, 2012 Please don't destroy this beautiful building! I have great memories of living there when I was in the student dorms going to the Community College. Don't destroy it!! Please! Chris Black Saint Paul, MN 55102 May 4, 2012 Patricia Schmidt Cudjoe Key, FL 33042 May 4, 2012 Please give us the time needed to make preserving, reusing and developing this entire complex a reality. Thank you! Margene Newton Rothsay, MN 56579 May 4, 2012 William Fredrick Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Once this building is gone, it will be gone forever. Laurel Anderson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Preserve the only history you have there... Brian Wierima Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 May 4, 2012 The Kirkbride is just a group of buildings. It's part of the history of Fergus Falls and the state of MN. It was a place that thousands called home. It was a place that gave people hope in their otherwise lost and confused lives. Laurie Bauck Milaca, MN 56353 May 4, 2012 The study shows it would cost more to tear it down than what the land value would be. Once it has been torn down, we will never ever be able to get such a historic building back again. Jeff Jaenisch Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Great opportunity for Fergus Falls--SAVE THE KIRKBRIDE Wayne Schmidt Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Jodi Johnson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Cheryl Brooks Jackson, MN 56143 May 4, 2012 Please don't tear the kirkbride down, I have many memories there as well as a lot of my friends... fond memories Verlynne Braton Barnesville, MN 56514 May 4, 2012 I grew up in Fergus Falls and losing this historical landmark would be tragic. Kim Link Laurens, IA 50554 May 4, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls I grew up in Fergus. This building is a Historical Landmark. If nothing else, please turn it into a museum. I love driving past it every time I come home. It just wouldn't be the same without it. So many people in the community have ties to that building. Trisha Johnstone Hinesville, GA 31313 May 4, 2012 Sarah Jones Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 I might live all the way down here but I come to your state and spend lots of money specifically to see that building. It would be wise of you to keep it, you would be surprised how many tourists come from far away to see it.. Justin earsing new orleans, LA 70117 May 4, 2012 Both my grandmother and great-grandmother spent time in the state hospital for depression. Tearing down the site would be a great disservice to the thousands who called it home. Amy Wedll Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Kristina Fielding Battle Lake, MN 56515 May 4, 2012 Michele Anderson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Gotta save history Jeremy Buermann Rochert, MN 56578 May 4, 2012 Linda Kutzer tintah, MN 56583 May 4, 2012 John Wasson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 MoveOn.org 165

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls This building is an amazing part of history for Fergus Falls. Destroy the building and lose business from me in that town. Christina Johnson Breckenridge, MN 56520 May 4, 2012 This is one building Fergus Falls can be proud of. It is the one thing Fergus has that sets it apart from the rest of the communities. Really you have a great opportunity to do something extraordinary. It must be saved. History must be perserved. Tricia Vetrone Ehard, MN 56534 May 4, 2012 Karen Mumford Howard Lake, MN 55349 May 4, 2012 Jane Battles Rockville, MD 20852 May 4, 2012 We need this place as a economic energizer and if the Council could see clearly this is what this town needs more than a new sports stadium Jean Roen Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 I grew up going to school in Fergus Falls. Everyday on the way to and from school, our bus would pass the Kirbride. When I got my drivers license, I continued taking this route. Almost everyday of my life, I would take in the beauty of the amazing architecture of the building. To me, it is what makes Fergus Falls my home town. I cringe at possobility of telling my future children and grand children that there used to be a magnificent building in its spot. Don't take away the history of our town. It should be protected and celebrated! Jeanette Erickson Phoenix, AZ 85048 May 4, 2012 Devin Leno Moorhead, MN 56560 May 4, 2012 Stacey Agar Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 MoveOn.org 166

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Please sign this potition and pass it on John else Moorhead, MN 56560 May 4, 2012 Lindy Kirsch Breckenridge, MN 56520 May 4, 2012 Do the right thing - SAVE THE KIRKBRIDE! Marcella Wildung Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Michael Froemming alexandria, MN 56308 May 4, 2012 Tracy Ross Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 May 4, 2012 We cannot let this beautiful piece of history be torn down like it is nothing. It should be preserved and shared witg future generations. Kelly Else Moorhead, MN 56560 May 4, 2012 LJ bridgeport, CT 06604 May 4, 2012 Sandy Overland Battle Lake, MN 56515 May 4, 2012 I grew up in Fergus Falls, lived in the Kirkbride as a student at the Community College. While living there, I had the opportunity to work with the volunteer coordinator while there. The building is full of history and should be preserved. Patricia Smith St Louis Park, MN 55426 May 4, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Please preserve the history of this, and any other building in this community, by paying respect to those who built, founded, this town with blood and sweat. Do you want these treasures to go away? Then shame on you... Neal Oleson Miami, FL 33130 May 4, 2012 Please save this wonderful landmark! Sara Marks Exchange, WV 26619 May 4, 2012 Samantha Florczyk seneca, KS 66538 May 4, 2012 This amazing historical building needs to be preserved and repurposed. It is an inspiration to many, and deserves better than destruction! Trish Lewis Tr Falls, MN 56701 May 4, 2012 It would be an incredible disappointment if the City let this beautiful landmark and piece of art get destroyed. Tracey B FF, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 sean rumble breckenridge, MN 56520 May 4, 2012 Anthony Smith St Louis Park, MN 55426-2019 May 4, 2012 Andrea Kubitz Wolverton, MN 56594 May 4, 2012 It's a big part of the history of FF! Rachel Goss East Grand Forks, MN 56721 May 4, 2012 MoveOn.org 168

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Cylinda Kirsch Breckenridge, MN 56520 May 4, 2012 Darcy Wangler Wahpeton, ND 58075 May 4, 2012 Julie Wangler Wahpeton, ND 58075 May 4, 2012 The whole Kirkbride site is a treasure to this community. We need to find a way to get it to support itself. The wrecking ball is the worst option. Brian Bowman Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Chris Newtown, CT 06470 May 4, 2012 Take the tour! You will want to save Kirkbride. Marie Johnson Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 I ask that you not let a piece of history be lost and reduced to a pile of rubble. Shipped off in the back of dump trucks and buried forever! jason Colton Alexandria, MN 56308 May 4, 2012 Save the administration building. brian pohlen st cloud, MN 56301 May 4, 2012 i am sure that no matter how many people sign this the lame city council of fergus falls will do only what they the few want to and continue to ignore the people that they are supossed to represent. ken watkins fergus falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 MoveOn.org 169

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls This building can still be standing in another hundred years if no one tears it down. It's the heart of Fergus Falls. Tracey Kiehl Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 I have never been so disgusted as I am at the thought of thecity council of Fergus Falls making a decision to not only destroy a Historic National Treasure... but using 7 MILLION dollars in Minnesota TAXPAYER money to do so .. in this economy. For shame on all the Fergus Falls city council members. Detroying this building and creating 'green space' is the most ridiculous decision and shows that the Fergus Falls city council has no respect for history. 'Green Space' will not bring tourists to our city. Susan Kay Wildung Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Think how many people attend the weekly tours...If the Kirkbride portion of the building was repaired, cleaned and various types of stores were opened, people would come, just to see the building...Save the Kirkbride. Once it's gone,,,,it's gone.. Ginger Asleson Erhard, MN 56534 May 4, 2012 Dave Parker Stillwater, MN 55082 May 4, 2012 Jane Geisinger Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Sarah McConnell Philadelphia, PA 19124 May 4, 2012 PLEASE SAVE THIS BUILDING! PLEASE!!!! Liz Minneapolis, MN 55405 May 4, 2012 Kris Wilke Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls It's history Anna Bjork Rochester, MN 55904 May 4, 2012 Timothy S Anton Fargo, ND 58103 May 4, 2012 sandra jemtrud englewood, FL 34223 May 4, 2012 If we tear down out past, we forget and are prone to make mistakes of the past. Jerry Anderson Philadelphia, PA 19120 May 4, 2012 Jenna Steen Fargo, ND 58104 May 4, 2012 Aubree Desjarlais Inglewood, FL 34224 May 4, 2012 I'm only 17, but I love this amazing site! Zachary Anderson Wendell, MN 56590 May 4, 2012 I work as a Historic tour guide at Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in WV. These amazing Kirkbride buildings are a treasure, not just to the few states who still possess them, but as a testament to how far we have come in the treatment of the mentally ill. Though I do not live in Minnesota, ALL of these magnificent buildings are important to me as well as others. Please consider this petition to save Fergus Falls. Please don't demolish one of these last remaining Kirkbride buildings. Maggie Swiger clarksburg wv, WV 26301 May 4, 2012 Please protect this priceless piece of architectural history! Patrick Donehue Tucson, AZ 85718 MoveOn.org 171

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls May 4, 2012 Save history! We can't continue to demolish important structures like this, they certainly don't make buildings like this anymore! Chandra Lampreich Levittown, PA 19057 May 4, 2012 Kayla Sullivan Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Please save the Kirkbride building. These buildings are beautiful and they are disappearing fast. Donna Hammond Wolfeboro Falls, NH 03896 May 4, 2012 Hannah Stich Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 The Kirkbridge is a wonderful, unique historical building. I have always been proud of the Fergus falls community for managing to keep it intact. Preserve it, repurpose it, make it something incredible for the region! Melody Shores Excelsior, MN 55331 May 4, 2012 Laurie Steen Fargo, ND 58103 May 4, 2012 Please...do not destroy the Kirkbride. It is so beautiful. Something that can never be replaced. Save the Kirkbride. Jeffrey Lukken Battke Lake, MN 56515 May 4, 2012 Don't let these majestic buildings disappear! Mary Gillespie Granite Falls, MN 56241 May 4, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls I visited Fergus Falls last year to see the kirkbride building. If it were not there, I wolud have never had any reason to visit your town. I imagine the same goes for a lot of people. Craig Swenson Baltimore, MD 21214 May 4, 2012 Travis Cook Fargo, ND 58102 May 4, 2012 Andrea Watkins Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 joe Colarusso Buffalo, NY 14210 May 4, 2012 Connie Meek Weber, MN 55056 May 4, 2012 Wendy Weickert Moorhead, MN 56560 May 4, 2012 Jeff Kubitz Wolverton, MN 56594 May 4, 2012 Rebecca Stenstrom St. Cloud, MN 56304 May 4, 2012 We saved our Kirkbride in Buffalo! The Richardson Olmsted Complex reuse has an economically viable reuse and will contribute to the economic growth of the city. You can do it too, it is worth it to save these special places. Monica Pellegrino Faix Buffalo, NY 14214 May 4, 2012 Please save this historic place. Kathleen Fargo, ND 58103 May 4, 2012 MoveOn.org 173

Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Carrie hatler Coon Rapids, MN 55433 May 4, 2012 Drew Smith Fergs Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Barbara Obowa Underwood, MN 56586 May 4, 2012 Really? Tear down a beautiful building while you let trashed places stay? Penni Melby Underwood, MN 56586 May 4, 2012 Leslee Folger Pipestone, MN 56164 May 4, 2012 Bill Folger Pipestone, MN 56164 May 4, 2012 Please save this beautiful landmark! You don't see buildings like this anymore! Let's make a future instead of destroying the past! erin cook fargo, ND 58102 May 4, 2012 Anna Schlepp Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Tim Rundquist Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 I hope you pay attention on the 21st gene Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012

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Stop the wrecking ball - Save the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls Please don't destroy this landmark! Kate Asikainen Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Megan Jensen Ashby, MN 56309 May 4, 2012 Tim Litt Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Save this great piece of history! Once its gone we can never truly bring it back! Ryan Sorkness Fergus Falls, MN 56537 May 4, 2012 Fergus Forum United States May 4, 2012

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