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Annie Lane: Trust your instincts, put children first
Dear Annie: My husband and I separated two years ago. Ultimately, we divorced about a year ago due to his rising alcohol and drug abuse, ... Read more
23 hours ago by Daily Herald.
Other’s opinion: Health Care: Allow prescription imports from Canada
The Free Press, Mankato, Minn. Longtime Republican member of Congress Gil Gutknecht was considered a rebel in his party when he proposed making it legal ... Read more
23 hours ago by Tribune News Service.
Our opinion: Online journalism plays a vital role
The Herald is in the middle of our first online contest set up to reward readers near and far with the opportunity to win a ... Read more
23 hours ago by Daily Herald.
Guest Commentary: Celebrating entrepreneurs
By Tim Penny Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation President/CEO National Entrepreneurship Week takes place each year in late February. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate ... Read more
23 hours ago by Daily Herald.
Holly Johnson: Lizzie Hormel: full of ambition
As often happens around the Hormel Historic Home, we start out researching one topic and end up with more information than anticipated. For the upcoming ... Read more
23 hours ago by Holly Johnson.
The Wide Angle: Draft day, or pretending to know what a general manager thinks
Was there ever a time Vikings fans haven’t wanted to trade Kirk Cousins? Asking for a friend. The quarterback’s time in Minnesota has not exactly ... Read more
23 hours ago by Eric Johnson.
Jamey Helgeson: Join our virtual programs in March and April
Since March 2020, we have held over 200 virtual programs and that will continue into the spring and possibly the summer months and beyond. If ... Read more
23 hours ago by Jamey Helgeson.
Letter: To the tremendous local community supporters
This year’s Austin Area Foundation second annual “For the Love of Austin” event was a huge success because of you! When I say community supporters, ... Read more
23 hours ago by Daily Herald.
Letter: Attend Township Day on March 9 – you have a direct voice and vote!
For those that live in one of Minnesota’s 1,781 townships, we encourage you to attend your local government’s annual meeting on Township Day, Tuesday, March ... Read more
23 hours ago by Daily Herald.
Our opinion: Loss of theaters a loss for Austin
Last week’s announcement by Odyssey Entertainment that it was closing the CineMagic 7 Theatre here in Austin was a devastating blow to the community and ... Read more
4 days ago by Daily Herald.
Annie Lane: When sharing reconnects people
Dear Annie: My husband has been insulin dependent for 56 years and must avoid COVID-19, so I have stayed at home during the past 10 ... Read more
4 days ago by Daily Herald.
Other’s opinion: Congress should improve Affordable Care Act
The Free Press (Mankato) The special enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act is underway for the next three months, offering the opportunity for Americans ... Read more
4 days ago by Tribune News Service.
Al Batt: Memories of cold are cold
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting Twenty below zero temperatures are one of those things that make memories. I’ll remember my eyelids freezing open. I ... Read more
4 days ago by Al Batt.
Jena DeMoss: Personalize your plan
Are you one to say, “No way” to brown rice, but “Okay” to white rice? Do you prefer collard greens over broccoli? Do you think ... Read more
4 days ago by Daily Herald.
Ask a Trooper: When is it right to give a citation?
By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: My friend went in the ditch last weekend and was given a citation for Failure to Drive with Due Care. ... Read more