Opinion
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 ...
Opinion
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”?
Columnists
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!
Opinion
Ask a Trooper: History of State Patrol’s maroon and gold
Question: What is the deal with the Minnesota State Patrol and the maroon colored squad cars? I’ve traveled ...
Opinion
Eye on the Arts: Get involved in the arts throughout month
Albert Lea Art Center’s show will still run through Nov. 4. Bonnie Wedge’s fiber art and Judy Myers’ ...
Opinion
Guest column: The popular supper club known as Stables
I remember the Stables when it was a stable.
Opinion
My Point of View: More needs to be done for walkability, bikeability
A couple weeks ago, I was on Sheridan Street waiting to turn right onto Bridge Avenue in my ...
Columnists
Guest column: Overcoming domestic violence not easy path
At a recent Albert Lea City Council meeting Rachel Christiansen, a city councilor, pointed out that her and ...
Opinion
Live United: Thanks to all those who are showing up with a purpose
My regular readers might remember that Nikolle enacted a promise from me that I wasn’t ever going to ...
Opinion
Guest column: Manufacturing is 2nd largest industry sector
One of the Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce’s committees is the Chamber Business Education Collaborative (CBEC). As ...
Opinion
Guest column: Keeping our kids safe from fentanyl
Fentanyl is cheap to produce, easy to disguise as prescription or over-the-counter pills, and can be deadly in ...
Opinion
Live United: A safe place goes a long way for people in life’s journey
When my son was about 3, he saw a black cat dart across the road and into the ...
