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D-Day part three: The beaches of Normandy
On the morning of June 6, 1944, 75 years ago today, German troops stationed at defensive positions on ...
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D-Day part two: Airborne assault
In the late night and early morning hours of June 5-6, 1944, C-47s loaded with American and British ...
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D-Day part one: Planning
Thursday will mark 75 years since the launching of Operation Overlord, the invasion of Normandy in Northern France ...
Opinion
Michael Stoll: A few bullets that changed the world
World War I. The Great War. The War for Democracy. The War to End All Wars. Despite what ...
Opinion
Congress can actually be funny sometimes
If you’re like me, you’re probably ready for the 2018 Midterm Elections to be over. Every election cycle, ...
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Unusual food pairings (that actually work well)
The Arc Mower County’s eighth annual Taste of Mower County is tomorrow, and as the Herald’s resident foodie ...
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What exactly are we learning from TLC?
The Learning Channel. The name alone suggests a sophisticated line-up of intellectually stimulating programs made for inquisitive minds. ...
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Michael Stoll: Put your money where your mouth is
Recently, I wrote two articles regarding the proposed city tax levy increase. For those unaware, or who have ...
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Michael Stoll: We remember where we were
My grandfather was listening to the radio on Dec. 7, 1941, when the regularly scheduled program was interrupted ...
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Burgers and doughnuts don’t mix
The Minnesota State Fair begins today, and along with the rides, attractions and crowds comes a veritable smorgasbord ...
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Michael Stoll: If you don’t vote, don’t complain
Another primary election day is upon us. It is a day when eager candidates and their supporters await ...
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Thunder from Heaven: The 17th Airborne Division
Last week an obituary came across my desk for one John Calvin Phillips of Austin. He passed away ...
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Hubert Humphrey and the death of Robert Kennedy
The year 1968 was one of the most tumultuous in U.S. history. The nation was divided on multiple ...
Blogs
Losing Cronkite after the Tet Offensive
Yesterday marked a golden anniversary that few remembered. There was no ceremony, no remembrance. Nothing. But Jan. 30, ...
Opinion
Ode to the college bowl season
It’s December, that time of year when there’s a cool crisp in the air. People are busy preparing, ...