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My Point of View: The nation was intended to be run by people like you and me
America was founded on the idea of citizen representation. One of the many advantages or strengths of the ...
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Al Batt: The lasting legend of a larruping good lick in Ledyard
I played in a baseball game at the Field of Dreams near Dyersville, Iowa.
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April Jeppson: Practice gratitude and look for blessings
The sun is shining through my window again today. We’ve really been spoiled with all this nice weather. ...
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Ask a Trooper: New technology helps first responders with click of link
Question: I thought I heard about 911 being able to find accurate locations even when people don’t know ...
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Guest column: Open grants support literacy, beautification
Since 1986, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation has invested $56.9 million in grants in our 20-county region. While these ...
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Memories: It was a different time back in the 1950s
We walked. It was the mid-1950s, and for most teenagers our mode of transportation was our legs. It ...
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Senate Report: Minnesota cannot afford to be the next sanctuary state
Before the start of session, Democrats held a press conference introducing legislation to make Minnesota a “sanctuary state” ...
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Al Batt: A post turtle comes to a fork in the road one day
“Tell me about yourself.” That’s what the fellow seated next to me on the airplane said.
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My Point of View: Get involved at the caucuses and help solve state’s problems
Precinct caucuses are coming up next Tuesday, Feb. 27. You are welcome to attend the DFL precinct caucuses ...
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Sarah Stultz: Honor loved ones by emulating good they had
Tuesday was my daughter Sophie’s birthday. Born in 2008, she would have turned 16 this year.
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Capitol Comments: Future financial trouble overshadows start to session
Lawmakers have returned to the State Capitol to begin the 2024 legislative session, and you can expect numerous ...
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April Jeppson: Sometimes change is a good thing in life
It happens a lot in movies and TV shows. The main character goes on a journey of self ...
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Ask a Trooper: The misuse of an identity is a serious issue
Question: I was recently the victim of identity theft. My driver’s license was among the items stolen. I ...
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Al Batt: That’s no weather vane; it’s Tula the wild turkey hen
A friend stopped by to tell me there was a turkey on the roof of my house.
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My Point of View: Enough is enough with the Democrats in Minn.
My Point of View by Aaron Farris Things have been pretty rough in Minnesota under total Democratic control, ...
