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My Point of View: Campaign for District 23B representative was rewarding

My campaign for the Minnesota House of Representatives District 23B seat was an adventure. District 23B includes six ...

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Ask a Trooper: How do I know when I need to purchase tires for my vehicle?

Question: Winter is here. Can you talk about tire safety and how a person can tell if their ...

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Live United: There is beauty even in the messy times in life

This week was messy. It was hard, exhausting, emotional and chaotic. Amongst the grime and nitty gritty of ...

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Guest column: It’s not rare as you think for a parent to deny their child’s abuse

The recently released Netflix series on the Menendez brothers reignited debate over whether a parent would overlook their ...

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My Point of View: Trump’s cabinet picks are like a dream team for U.S.

For the first time in my life, I’m genuinely excited for an administration and Congress! My generation (Gen ...

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Ask a Trooper: Who cleans up at the scene after a crash?

Question: Who is responsible for making sure the roadway is cleaned up and free from spilled liquids, glass ...

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April Jeppson: From turkey leftovers to birthday candles

Thanksgiving is officially behind us, and I can hardly believe we’re in the final stretch of the year. ...

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Live United: We’re entering the season of giving for the community

My husband asked me for a gift wish list. Every year, we try to build a pretty good ...

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Guest column: Retain local wealth to create a bright future for the region

November brings with it the spirit of gratitude, reflection and anticipation of the holiday season. It is a ...

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Ask a Trooper: What are hand signals on the road?

What are hand signals on the road?

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Guest column: 4 tips for enjoying upcoming holiday gatherings while drinking responsibly

People may use the festive time around the holidays as a reason to consume alcohol. But they might ...

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My Point of View: Believe in, support the small communities in the area

If you want to know which hospitals truly believe in rural health care and serving their local communities, ...

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Guest column: The non-answers tell the story

This column honors Naeve Hospital’s health care professionals who understood that the hospital stood as a beacon of ...

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Memories: We always played outside and we used our imaginations

We pretended we were moms playing house on the front steps, baby dolls in buggies, aprons borrowed from ...

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Live United: The most inspiring — yet tiring — time of the year

The United Way team knew that many of our shoppers would also need to access the Winter Gear ...

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