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Al Batt: Call it opossum or possum—it’s not coming when you call

The dog wouldn’t fetch.

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Sarah Stultz: Much can be done when people come together

When I woke up Saturday and saw the snow falling outside, I wasn’t sure whether to smile or ...

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April Jeppson: We need more good people in the arena

I went to the state Capitol this week. Every year at this time, YMCA executives from around the ...

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Senate Report: Working together for all Minnesotans at the Capitol

We are finishing up week four of the 2025 legislative session. The big news is that House Democrats ...

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Al Batt: Have a good nice day and a nice good day

“There were no flies on Frank that morning.”

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Sarah Stultz: A reunion of fellow newspaper advocates

Last week I had the privilege of attending the annual Minnesota Newspaper Convention for a day, and it ...

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My Point of View: Beware of Trump budget cuts

The purpose of the Trump 2017 Tax Reduction Act which expires the end of 2025 was to reduce ...

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Capitol Comments: A crisis for Minnesota children

As most know, I’m a former teacher. I’m passionate about our children and their futures. I also know ...

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April Jeppson: Take the glimmers where you can get them

By the time this goes to print, it will be February. And honestly, I’d just like to take ...

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My Point of View: It’s time for the golden age of America under Trump

My Point of View by Brad Kramer America is back! Jan. 20 felt like a dark fog lifting ...

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Sarah Stultz: It’s the busiest week of the year down here

It’s the last week in January, and that means many things to me. It means we’re one week ...

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Ask a Trooper: What are license plate rules for ambulances?

Question: What allows private for-profit ambulance companies to run tax-exempt license plates on their vehicles?

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Al Batt: The hospital said my wallet had to come out then

Finders, keepers. Losers, weepers.

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Ask a Trooper: Bicyclists and stop sign requirements

Question: I have seen numerous times where a bicyclist will not stop at a stop sign, if they ...

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Guest column: Building a future of belonging

What does it mean to belong to a place? At Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, we know that having ...

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