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Live United: Celebrating birthdays and building relationships

As a young adult, one of the things that I missed was having my birthday celebrated on my ...

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Ask a Trooper: State Patrol gets new look after 50 years

Question: I heard the Minnesota State Patrol got a new design for your patches and squad cars. Can ...

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My Point of View: Common sense v. communism

A shared Aug. 16 letter from James Comer:

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Ask a Trooper: How do freeway ramp meters work?

Question: Hello, we took a trip to the Cities this summer. While down there we came across these ...

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Guest Column: The changing face of grocery stores in A.L.

Walking home from kindergarten one afternoon, I decided to stop at O’Brien’s store and buy a candy bar. ...

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Live United: Building routines, fostering connections at work, school

Like it or not, it’s back to school season! Kids, including mine, enjoyed a last splash at the ...

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Guest column: Tips for a successful school year

As the back-to-school season approaches, parents and guardians have much to consider for their children to have a ...

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Ask a Trooper: Can I use cruise control during rain?

Question: My husband always used to say “never use your cruise control during any rain.” Is that still true ...

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My Point of View: Read Project 2025 document yourself to see true nature

Recent criticisms of Project 2025, particularly from liberal media and local political groups, have been alarmist and misleading. ...

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Live United: The ride of life, work is better when you have a friend

Hot Friday nights on fair week have somehow become a tradition in my family, along with our family ...

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My Point of View: A new voice for 23B

I am Joe Pacovsky and I am running to represent you in the Minnesota House of Representatives District ...

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Ask a Trooper: Different shaped route signs identify various types of roadway

Question: Hello, I have a new driver and they are having a difficult time knowing what type of ...

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Live United: County fair represents the heart of Freeborn County

I don’t listen to the radio. I have my selected music, but I never was one to listen ...

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My Point of View: RNC was a great opportunity for the local Republican Party

A week ago I spent an amazing week at the RNC (Republican National Convention), and this week looks ...

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Guest column: Grants support welcoming communities

Since 1986, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) has invested over $60 million in grants across our 20-county region. ...

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