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Capitol Comments: Student literacy is in crisis; why isn’t this a state priority?
Literacy was my passion as a first-grade teacher, and it’s still my passion. I absolutely loved teaching reading! ...
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April Jeppson: Pursue the things that make you happy
Every Little Thing by April Jeppson I know that I’m influenced by color, so if the palette speaks ...
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Guest column: Give the gift of farmland to help benefit rural Minnesota
Late last year, a gift of incredible magnitude was made to benefit the future of rural communities across ...
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Guest column: Memories of bygone school buildings
Recently, when I drove past the site of Albert Lea’s original junior high school, senior high, Cap Emmons ...
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Sarah Stultz: People say 40 is now the new 30, right?
By some people’s standards, I have a big birthday Wednesday, though as I’ve approached the big day, it ...
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My Point of View: Government should prioritize fiscal prudence
In times of soaring inflation and economic uncertainty, discussions about taxes and spending become more relevant than ever. ...
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Al Batt: Hickory Dickory Doc, impetigo ran up the block (head)
We were old enough to be in school, but not much older than that. One of us contracted ...
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Senate Report: Senate approves bipartisan legislation to support Minn.’s veterans and military members
Supporting our Minnesota veterans and military members is not a partisan issue, and the Senate’s passage of the ...
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Ask a Trooper: Can I prevent my car from hydroplaning?
Question: I know it has been extremely dry, but with the anticipation of “April showers” can you talk ...
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April Jeppson: What a difference a little perspective makes
I had a big day today. As a youth, this would have been similar to a final exam ...
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My Point of View: Access to abortion makes it safer to go through pregnancy
One thing I remember about my grandmother is her perception that husbands used to be able to cheat ...
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Al Batt: I love cashiers and those little checkout dividers
My right sock was on its last leg.
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Sarah Stultz: The mystery of the missing picnic table
Nose for News by Sarah Stultz Toward the end of last week, we realized that the custom-made picnic ...
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Guest column: Community news is too valuable to lose
“If once they become inattentive to the public affairs, you and I, and Congress, and Assemblies, judges and ...
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April Jeppson: Difficult but necessary choices for happiness
On my way out the door this morning, I noticed that my kitchen table was still covered in ...
