Opinion

Al Batt: Choose baseball over politics

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting You can learn a lot about someone by what they complain about. ...

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Isabelle Reuter: Strength vs Cardio: Finding What Works Best for You

In the world of fitness, the debate between strength and cardio exercise is ongoing. Each has its unique ...

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Sen. Gene Dornink: Resources for families and businesses affected by flooding

Friends and neighbors, Heavy rains across the state have caused extensive flooding, resulting in destruction, damage and heartache ...

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Tim Penny: Early reading sets a foundation for lifelong success

Summer is a particularly special time of year at Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF). It’s the time when ...

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Jamey Helgeson: Ask an advocate — Why is it important for people with IDD to be allowed to make their own decisions?

Allowing individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) to make their own decisions is crucial for several reasons. ...

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Ask A Trooper: Tail lights must be clearly visible

Question: Are smoked tail lights illegal in Minnesota? Answer: Minnesota law states that “tail lamps shall be plainly ...

Columnists

StarWatch: Assemblage of stars greets early risers

By Deane Morrison In the predawn hours when most of us are asleep, nature is busy assembling stars ...

Opinion

Al Batt: No rain when it didn’t rain

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I have a pessimism glass on my desk. Every time I have ...

Opinion

Al Batt: Creatures of habit

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting Someone robbed me at the gas station. Oh, no! Do you know ...

Opinion

The Wide Angle: Behold! The sun god and his arrows of immaturity

I’m not entirely sure how we got on the topic, but the other day the entire newsroom — ...

Opinion

Jena DeMoss: Fueling fun – summer nutrition ideas for active kids

As the days grow longer and warmer, children eagerly embrace the freedom that summer vacation brings. But for ...

Opinion

Jamey Helgeson: Ask the advocate: How can people with I/DD save money without jeopardizing benefits?

People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) can save money without risking benefits through a Special Needs Trust ...

Opinion

Evie Mohrfeld: Twins game was a trip

WOW! Were you watching the Twins game on June 12 when the Twins played the Colorado Rockies? The ...

Opinion

Al Batt: Common hawks in Minnesota?

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I was named after my father. Your father’s first name was Al? ...

Opinion

Austin Public Library: Library offers resources and programs to keep minds active during the summer break

By Courtney Wyant-Schmitt Adult Services Librarian Summer is here and families are gearing up for vacations, outdoor adventures, ...

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