Opinion
Ask a Trooper: Rules for wearing earplugs or headphones while driving
By Troy Christianson Question: Is it legal to wear earplugs or headphones driving a vehicle in Minnesota? Does ...
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Holly Johnson: Enhancing and enjoying our natural waterways
My husband and I recently canoed a portion of Turtle Creek. I’ve already mentioned once that we like ...
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Ask a Trooper: Protect yourself when selling vehicle
By Troy Christianson Question: If I sell my vehicle to a private party, what do you recommend I ...
Opinion
Pay property tax by July 15 to avoid penalty
By Scott Felten Mower County Auditor/Treasurer The end of the two-month extension of time to pay first-half property ...
Opinion
Knowing the difference absentee and mail ballots
This is the second part of a commentary explaining the election process. By Scott Felten Mower County Auditor/Treasurer ...
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Commentary: My view on George Floyd incident: A compelling case for justice, fairness and forgiveness
Watching the video of Mr. George Floyd’s interaction with the police in Minneapolis evoked a complex mixture of ...
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Highlighting changes in voting and its impact
This is the first half of a commentary explaining voting in the upcoming primary and elections. The second ...
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Ice or no ice at Riverside Arena this July and August?
That is a question of concern posed by a number of people this season, including Bruins management, hotel ...
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We are in need of volunteers on June 16
We are looking for volunteers from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16. We need people ...
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A service update at the Austin Public Library
By Julie Clinefelter Austin Public Library Director Greetings from the staff of the Austin Public Library! We have ...
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Stay at home order ending, but more work remains
By Peggy Bennett State Representative District 27A On Wednesday, Governor Walz announced that his stay-at-home order will be ...
Opinion
Community heroes come at all ages
By Roger Boughton Unsung heroes are those who make a real difference in the shadows of the community. ...
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Nature Notes: Trout habitat
By Sydney Weisinger Jay C. Hormel Nature Center With the addition of rainbow trout to Mower County’s Wolf ...
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Celebrating Asian and Pacific islanders
By Dr. Ron Schultz and Daniel Mueller The Austin Human Rights Commission May commemorates Asian and Pacific Islanders’ ...
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Commentary: It’s time for Congress to support southern Minnesota’s businesses
By Dan Feehan Candidate for Minnesota 1st District Especially in times of crisis, we deserve transparent leadership that ...