Editorials
Our Opinion: Pizza Ranch news means more than you might think
If you like games, pizza, chicken and family fun, then you were no doubt pleased by the news ...
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Sen. Gene Dornink: Working through to the end
Friends and neighbors, We are almost to the finish line of the 2022 legislative session. The Minnesota Constitution ...
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Sarah Lysne: The joy of just being
When I was first diagnosed with ALS, I spent a lot of time trying to stay positive and ...
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Paid Political Letter: Elect Richard Painter for U.S. Congress
Richard Painter supports the issues that affect the lives of individuals and families in Minnesota’s First Congressional District ...
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Annie Lane: Dad needs to step up
Dear Annie: I have been with my boyfriend “Scott” for almost 11 years. We have been together since ...
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APS Column: The Mower County CEO Trade Show
By Emily Hovland In the fall of 2018, a select group of juniors and seniors from Austin Public ...
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Jamey Helgeson: Volunteer opportunities are available at LIFE
Volunteers are vital to the programs and services that we provide – lending support in a variety of ...
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Ask A Trooper: Keeping passenger safe on the motorcycle
By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: Can someone with a motorcycle permit have their small dog riding on the ...
Opinion
AP-NORC poll: Biden’s approval dips to lowest of presidency
President Joe Biden’s approval rating dipped to the lowest point of his presidency in May, a new poll ...
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Marvin Repinski: Self-help books: Wisdom or limits or nonsense?
The kingdom of God is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in the garden; it ...
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Guest Commentary: Special primary election voting reminders
By Scott Felten Mower County Auditor/Treasurer Tuesday, May 24, is the Special Primary Election for voters in U.S. ...
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Time is now to invest in long term care industry
As an administrator in the long term care industry since 2019, I’ve witnessed many difficult choices in the ...
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Letter to the Editor: People need to think of the whole picture
Would someone explain to me why the “right to life” factions only want life for the two-legged homo ...
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Annie Lane: Singing with grandma, against all odds
Dear Annie: My husband comes from a large blended family. His mom is married to a man he ...
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Al Batt: I never noticed that before
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting Good morning. Can I ask a stupid question? Can you ever. Driving ...