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Senate Report: Minnesota cannot afford to be the next sanctuary state
Before the start of session, Democrats held a press conference introducing legislation to make Minnesota a “sanctuary state” ...
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Al Batt: A post turtle comes to a fork in the road one day
“Tell me about yourself.” That’s what the fellow seated next to me on the airplane said.
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My Point of View: Get involved at the caucuses and help solve state’s problems
Precinct caucuses are coming up next Tuesday, Feb. 27. You are welcome to attend the DFL precinct caucuses ...
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Sarah Stultz: Honor loved ones by emulating good they had
Tuesday was my daughter Sophie’s birthday. Born in 2008, she would have turned 16 this year.
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Capitol Comments: Future financial trouble overshadows start to session
Lawmakers have returned to the State Capitol to begin the 2024 legislative session, and you can expect numerous ...
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April Jeppson: Sometimes change is a good thing in life
It happens a lot in movies and TV shows. The main character goes on a journey of self ...
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Ask a Trooper: The misuse of an identity is a serious issue
Question: I was recently the victim of identity theft. My driver’s license was among the items stolen. I ...
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Al Batt: That’s no weather vane; it’s Tula the wild turkey hen
A friend stopped by to tell me there was a turkey on the roof of my house.
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My Point of View: Enough is enough with the Democrats in Minn.
My Point of View by Aaron Farris Things have been pretty rough in Minnesota under total Democratic control, ...
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Sarah Stultz: Thank you for coming behind this cause
Nose for News by Sarah Stultz As I watched the crowd fill in at the bottom of the ...
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April Jeppson: Nothing beats a phone call with my mom
I just got off the phone with my mother. I actually rarely refer to her as my mother; ...
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Senate Report: State flag and seal are not representative of Minnesotans
Gov. Walz recently appeared on WCCO Sunday Morning to discuss key issues impacting our state and nation. As ...
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Sarah Stultz: Who’s brave enough to jump in the lake?
Once we make it through the work week, there’s another big weekend ahead for Albert Lea — and ...
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Al Batt: In search of the holy grail of greeting cards
My wife, The Queen B, was searching for chocolate-covered radishes or radish-covered chocolates. I forget which.
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My Point of View: The concern about Christian nationalism in our country
Our country was founded on the principle of separation of church and state. We are free to practice ...
