Scott Schmeltzer, Author at Albert Lea Tribune

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Final column brings tears about leaving

I promised myself I wouldn’t cry while writing this, but I am stopping to wipe away tears already, and I haven’t even finished the first ... Read more

by Scott Schmeltzer, Thursday, June 27, 2013 10:46 am

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It’s time to man up for Father’s Day, folks

Father’s Day is coming up on Sunday, June 16. Read more

by Scott Schmeltzer, Thursday, June 6, 2013 10:58 am

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Cruelty to animals is cowardly, shameful

I cannot stand that we had to place the following words into our newspaper over this past week. Read more

by Scott Schmeltzer, Thursday, May 23, 2013 10:04 am

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Mom always had advice for her children

Happy Mother’s Day! Read more

by Scott Schmeltzer, Thursday, May 9, 2013 10:57 am

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How to prepare for the graduation season

Column: Thanks for Listening, by Scott Schmeltzer Graduation parties are coming up soon. The actual planning starts during the child’s sophomore year when the mother ... Read more

by Scott Schmeltzer, Thursday, May 2, 2013 12:26 pm

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Who will win the World Series this year?

Column: Thanks for Listening, by Scott Schmeltzer Play ball! Here are my annual picks for this year in baseball. Please dispute, debate and criticize all, ... Read more

by Scott Schmeltzer, Thursday, April 11, 2013 1:00 pm

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Cancer, things left undone do affect us all

What we have left undone. Read more

by Scott Schmeltzer, Thursday, April 4, 2013 10:25 am

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Smell the changes coming to newsprint

The last few months, the Tribune management team has been focusing on ways to utilize our printed product, but still deliver some high-tech innovations. Read more

by Scott Schmeltzer, Monday, April 1, 2013 9:40 am

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Meet Albert Lea Magazine, a new publication

We have been having a lot of fun working on our first edition of Albert Lea Magazine. Our readers and advertisers will see the first ... Read more

by Scott Schmeltzer, Thursday, March 14, 2013 10:02 am

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Hard to believe stuff like this still happens

Joe Rickey Hundley faces a federal charge for simple assault on a minor during a Delta flight from Minneapolis to Atlanta on Feb. 8. Read more

by Scott Schmeltzer, Thursday, February 21, 2013 10:35 am

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Husbands, there still is time for you

If you are reading this column and have not bought a Valentine’s Day gift for your wife or girlfriend yet, you are in trouble. You ... Read more

by Scott Schmeltzer, Thursday, February 14, 2013 9:49 am

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Progress 2013 reflecting community pride

Column: Thanks for Listening, by Scott Schmeltzer On Sunday night during the Super Bowl, I watched and listened to a commercial that reminded me of ... Read more

by Scott Schmeltzer, Thursday, February 7, 2013 10:50 am

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There won’t be an empty seat at A.L. High

Column: Thanks for Listening, by Scott Schmeltzer Saturday. Jan. 26, 2013, will not get any better for wrestling in the Midwest. Albert Lea will host ... Read more

by Scott Schmeltzer, Thursday, January 24, 2013 9:41 am

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Modern U.S. society could use the 3 Johns

Column: Thanks for Listening, by Scott Schmeltzer My friend Angie Hoffman gave me a cool Christmas present this year. The really touching part of the ... Read more