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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 ...

Columnists

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 ...

Columnists

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, ...

Opinion

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 ...

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