Cops, Courts & Fires
Ask a Trooper: Are lights required when driving in fog?
Question: I have noticed cars that can’t be seen in the day when they fail to turn on ...
Opinion
Al Batt: Fighting over a thermostat should be an Olympics event
Iowa is a tropical paradise.
Opinion
Memories: Being a part of The Government Project
During the Great Depression and during his first 100 days in office, when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed ...
Opinion
My Point of View: An experiment on socialism teaches big lesson to students
Brad Kramer is our GOP communications director, a very bright gentleman, who celebrates his wife and family and ...
Opinion
Sarah Stultz: What a joy to see historic buildings restored
Can I just pause for a moment to tell you all about one thing I love about my ...
Opinion
Guest column: The power of workers and unions in 2024
Last year, scenes of striking workers and picket lines dominated the news. Workers from all corners of the ...
Opinion
Live United: Changes upcoming at the United Way Welcome Pantry
This whole week felt off to me. I couldn’t figure out why, but the rhythm of my life ...
Opinion
April Jeppson: For a 2nd chance to work, a change is needed
I got a crown this week. Unfortunately, it’s not the pretty kind reserved for royalty. Although I’ve had ...
Opinion
Ask a Trooper: Should people use hazards when driving?
Question: I was driving on the freeway during the worst part of a recent storm. Just had a ...
Opinion
My Point of View: Finstad votes to shut down government in recent action
The Senate and House passed a stopgap measure Thursday, Jan. 18, averting a partial government shutdown beginning midnight ...
Opinion
Sarah Stultz: There’s 1 more year before we have a teen
Twelve years ago on Tuesday I became a mother for the second time.
Opinion
Al Batt: I’d been prepared to perform mouth-to-bill resuscitation
A guy I used to know said, “Morning.” No adjective added.
Opinion
Guest column: Health care on Mayo Health System campus
As a mostly lifelong resident of Freeborn County, I appreciate the quality of life we have here in ...
Opinion
Live United: Meeting evolving needs with United Way of Freeborn County
This week, United Ways from around the state gathered in one room to discuss our successes, challenges and ...
Opinion
April Jeppson: Allow downtime, course correction in life
For Christmas this year, my husband gave me an inspirational calendar. Each morning when I get to work, ...
