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Full Circle: Interesting, and amusing, lessons from spelling
SUOICODILAIPXECITSILIGARFILACREPUS. I tried holding this up to a mirror but it didn’t help. Any grade school student, however, ...
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Editorials
Our opinion: Interpretive center will be a source of pride for Austin
The Austin community is getting an Earth Day treat. The new interpretive center of the Jay C. Hormel ...
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Full Circle: Boston one-hole wonder
How many of you know what I’m talking about? What if I say Boston L? Or Boston wall-mounted? ...
Columnists
Learning about your favorite canned meat
If you weren’t at the Hormel Historic Home on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 10 a.m. you missed a ...
Best Bets
Best Bets: A weekend of art and music
With the leaves falling and autumn taking hold, it’s a great weekend to get creative. With the return ...
Al Batt
Al Batt: ‘Love and kindness go hand in hand’
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club The TV weatherman said it’s going to be a beautiful day. I can’t wait. To get outside ...
Blogs
Thoughts — and sore legs — of a second marathon
I am sore. And this may come as a surprise, dear and faithful readers, but sometimes I can ...
Al Batt
Al Batt: I’m a big fan of my former teachers
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club How’s your diet going? Good! Do I look like I’ve lost weight? You do. Especially from a ...
Business
Building for the community
From 2 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5, Austin Utilities will celebrate the opening of our new ...
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Brian Hensley: Dornink is gem of a person
By far my favorite part of being involved in politics is getting to meet new people. A ...
Al Batt
Al Batt: Most fawns lose their spots in September
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting Taste this. Sure. Hey, it’s not half bad. Really? Yeah, it’s all ...
Education
Austin schools developing an online presence
In today’s fast-paced world, news and information move at the speed of light.
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Full Circle: Do I know you?
Recently I was standing on Main Street looking with astonishment at a hopeless snarl of traffic. At the ...
Columnists
Remembering Sept. 11 in Austin
Today, Sept. 11, signifies a point in history that I am sure you all remember. Fifteen years ago ...
Al Batt
Al Batt: A new set of problems to solve
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I get a kick out of horoscopes. The one today says that ...
SportsPlus
Timberwolves vs. Jazz Tickets Available – Sunday, March 16
The Minnesota Timberwolves (33-29) are welcoming in the Utah Jazz (15-45) for a contest between Northwest Division foes…
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Tuesday, March 4
The Kansas Jayhawks versus the Houston Cougars is one of two games on Monday’s college basketball schedule that…
March 3 NHL TV Schedule: TV Channel, Start Times & Live Streaming Options
The Tampa Bay Lightning versus the Florida Panthers is one of many solid options on today’s NHL slate.…
Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Monday, March 3
The college basketball schedule on Monday is not one to miss. Our computer model has recommended picks against…
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Monday, March 3
There are two games on the college basketball schedule on Monday that feature a ranked team. That includes…