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Guest Commentary: APS experiencing the positive effects of growth
By Dr. Joey Page Austin Public Schools Superintendent It’s hard to believe the school year has only seven ...
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Guest Commentary: Community news is too valuable to lose
MNA Past President Reed Anfinson wrote a powerful defense of community newspapers that was published this week by ...
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Guest Commentary: Mental health crisis requires increase in Medicaid rates
By Dr. Michelle K. Murray, CEO of Nexus Family Healing And Karen Wolf, Executive Director, Nexus-Gerard Family Healing ...
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Guest Commentary: Practice moderation
By Avari Drennan Pacelli Catholic Schools student How many of you went into 2024 fully intending to eat ...
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Guest Commentary: Representation matters — Culturally affirming mental health care for Black communities
From the National Alliance on Mental Illness The transformative potential of culturally specific therapy in Minnesota The importance ...
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Julie Clinefelter: New Year’s resolutions and the Austin Public Library – 2024
It is the beginning of a new year and along with the days finally starting to get longer, ...
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Guest commentary: In the spirit of gratitude
By Julie Clinefelter Austin Public Library Executive Director “A library is people. Just as much as it is ...
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Guest Commentary: Learn the D.A.N.G.E.R. signs of suicide
By Mark Jacobson Peer Support Specialist Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, ...
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Guest Commentary: Beating extreme heat
By Thomas Sivak Regional Administrator for FEMA The days of sweltering hot temperatures are upon us. That means extreme ...
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Guest Commentary: Sports betting is still illegal. But gambling is still an addiction
By Susan Sheridan Tucker Executive Director of the Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling This past legislative session at the ...
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Guest Commentary: American Flag a banner of unity
By Nick McGrath This past Wednesday, June 14, was Flag Day in our fine country. Elevated to status ...
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Guest Commentary: Helping veterans struggling with addiction, mental health
By Veronica Ruassin Memorial Day is a time to honor the memory of all the men and women ...
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Guest commentary: Meals on Wheels serves the greater good ofAustin
By Brian Johnson “Hey, buddy, can you help me out a little today?” I noticed that the gentleman ...
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Community salute: Further steps made to water quality
This week, it was announced that a grant of $395,000 from the State of Minnesota will allow the ...
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Guest Commentary: Investing in the infrastructure needs of our communities
By Scott Dibble Senate Transportation Committee Chair The foundation of Minnesota’s economy is our infrastructure – the thousands ...