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How to win and lose elections big and small
Do voters elect the best candidate? Of course not. They elect the best politician. I’ve been doing journalism for, ...
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Is this 7-year-old ever going to build stuff?
It all started with a video game called “Minecraft.” Forrest was spending so much time on the iPad either ...
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The United States has boundary disputes
Anyone who has been to the conference room at the Albert Lea Tribune knows there is a large ...
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League offers football without pads, helmets
Surprise, surprise! There is a football league playing football the way I have argued that it ought to be ...
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How to measure the most successful car?
What is the most successful car of all time? It all depends on the criteria we use to determine ...
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The state needs to stop intimidating parents
Overboard rules and regulations created by state governments and meant to protect children are doing them harm, too. Boys ...
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What to do when encountering racist words
One problem with racism in America is many people are unclear on what racism really is. They don’t ...
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Advice for high school grads from experts
Get rid of the chewing gum. The company party is not a party. Look on the bright side. Don’t take rejection ...
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Beeping is more accepted south of the border
People in Albert Lea don’t beep their horns much. We’re Minnesota Nice, right? You can sit at a light ...
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Making smaller countries only fosters war
Maybe it’s because I come from a big country, but I believe if the world wants to strive ...
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What does a newspaper editor do anyway?
What does the editor of a daily newspaper do all day? Does he or she sit at a ...
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There is plenty of activity at Bancroft Bay
Once in a while, I come across someone who doesn’t realize just how much activity the two disc ...
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Is there a chronic complainer at your work?
Ever have someone at your work who complains a lot? I don’t mean the occasional vent. Everyone vents a ...
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For Vikings fans, there is hope for the future
Fans of the Minnesota Vikings have to be optimistic following the 2014 NFL draft and the offseason coaching ...
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Get ready for a new look for your newspaper
On Sunday, be ready for an all-new Albert Lea Tribune on your doorstep or in your box. It ...
