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Memories: Working as a teenager at Hotel Albert
“I don’t think anyone will pay 20 cents for a piece of pie.”
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My Point of View: Other hospital systems are managing to provide care
As a person who grew up in the sticks of northern Minnesota, I never imagined that people living ...
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Ask a Trooper: Progress made over 20 years of TZD program
Question: I just saw something about a Minnesota traffic safety program that’s been around for 20 years. Can ...
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Live United: Community support vital to keep up with needs in area
Before I write anything else, I’m instructed by my children to send a secret message. E., we are ...
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Robin Gudal: Don’t forget God is protecting you
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your ...
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Al Batt: You know Thanksgiving ran long when Santa shows up
No jiggling of a handle was required. To prepare for the feast of feasts, the outhouse had been equipped ...
Columnists
My Point of View: Thankful for America and the rich blessings we enjoy
On behalf of the Freeborn County Republican Party, happy Thanksgiving! As you come together with family and friends ...
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Ask a Trooper: Are you ready for approaching winter driving conditions?
Question: The first snow storm of the season seemed to catch a lot of us by surprise. Can ...
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Live United: Come see what the United Way is all about at event
Some weeks are a bit of a slog. There’s no way around it. With any nonprofit comes reports. ...
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Senate Report: Remembering the example of veterans
Veterans Day was last weekend, and I want to focus on it and the importance of remembering those ...
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My Point of View: We must keep advocating for mothers, all patients
As Mayo Clinic demolished the well-built and architecturally significant 1911 Naeve Hospital last week, I was reminded again ...
Columnists
Live United: Stories come full circle with efforts of the United Way
Monday morning, a volunteer driver for the Meals to Go opened up the paper and read my article. ...
Columnists
Community partnerships invest in future of Albert Lea
We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the incredible support and collaboration between our local businesses and ...
Columnists
Ask a Trooper: How are reckless and careless different?
Question: What is the difference between careless or reckless driving? What about “exhibition driving”?
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My Point of View: It’s going to be a fun-filled season until 2024 election
I am positive. We will have a great 2024 election!
