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Our opinion: Farmers markets play a vital community role
This week, the Farmer’s Market Place in Austin received a grant of $4,380 from the Minnesota Department of ...
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Thumbs up, thumbs down
Thumbs up for renewal. We really enjoyed seeing and being at the Recharge Austin EV Ride & Drive ...
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Sen. Gene Dornink: Government wins, Minnesotans pay the price
Friends and neighbors, With the conclusion of the special session, Minnesotans now have a clearer picture of where ...
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Lookback: Teeter farm for picnics and camping
By Tim Ruzek At a camping site along the Cedar River north of Austin, people gathered in July ...
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Letter to the Editor: Flag continues to be a uniting symbol
To the Editor and the General Public This June 14 marks 248 years of having an established design ...
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Jena DeMoss: Protect the prostate: Fueling men’s health from the inside out
Prostate health is an important aspect of men’s wellness, yet it is often overlooked. As men age, the ...
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Age requirement for operating an e-bike
By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: I was just talking with someone the other day and they mentioned there ...
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Health Playbook: Building our community strong and safe through acts of love
By Lisa R Ganser My grandfather from Guam was a quiet man, so I loved when he would ...
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Al Batt: Hiking for groceries, men are strange
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting Do you know why dinosaurs went extinct? It resulted from an impact ...
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Courtney Wyant-Schmitt: Austin Public Library launches the Summer Reading Club for 2025
As the summer season begins, families are enjoying more outdoor adventures and fun in the sun. Amidst the ...
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The Wide Angle: Catering to the whims of Freeloader
We all face challenges in our life and in facing these challenges we have to summon the fortitude ...
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Letter to the Editor: Standing together
We stand together—as union and district leaders—committed to supporting our staff, students, and families/caregivers with honesty, respect, and ...
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Letter to the Editor: Your vote is important
We’ve seen how important one vote can be. One vote can decide what our government spends money on, ...
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Wildfires endanger Minnesota’s peatlands – but we can protect them
With embers from Minnesota’s wildfires still smoldering and Canadian smoke darkening our skies, it’s worth remembering that fires ...
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Thumbs up, thumbs down
Thumbs up to increased availability. It was announced on Thursday that SMART Transit was offering free transport to ...