Opinion
The Wide Angle: The joy of cooking over an open flame — outside
There’s just something about cooking over an open flame that screams — SUMMER! Well it would, if said ...
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APS Column: Austin girls hockey player named Hobey Baker High School Character Award recipient
By Ryan Mayers Communications Coordinator For Austin High School senior Allie Davidson, hockey has always been a way ...
Opinion
Lookback: Hrbek homer at Marcusen with Steinbach
By Tim Ruzek Down 12-3 in the bottom of the ninth, Bloomington’s tall first baseman stepped to the ...
Opinion
Sen. Gene Dornink: Getting our priorities right
Friends and neighbors, We are now past the halfway mark of the 2025 legislative session. The first and ...
Opinion
Jamey Helgeson: Celebrating an inclusive Easter: Making the holiday enjoyable for everyone
As Easter approaches, families and communities prepare for festive traditions like egg hunts, family gatherings, and special meals. ...
Opinion
Evie Mohrfeld: First trip of the year coming this month
On April 25 Mower County Seniors Travel with Evie and Jan Mohrfeld will take in “37 Post Cards” ...
Opinion
Salie Olson: Looking forward to National Library Week
Spring at last. Time to shake off winter and enjoy the outdoors. Here at the library, we’re also ...
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Peggy Keener: The signs of our former times
It all began in 1927, a simpler time when America began its romance with both the automobile and ...
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Al Batt: I’m not a chicken to tell that joke
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting You should come over tomorrow. We’re having Himalayan rabbit stew. What’s a ...
Columnists
Carolyn Bogott: Sheehan an advocate for children’s mental health
Some years ago, Jeanne Sheehan had a friend whose fifth grade child needed in-patient mental health care because ...
Opinion
The Wide Angle: Perfectly good set of holes
It was late Tuesday night, and I had just finished a couple hours at the office and wrapped ...
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Isabelle Reuter: Spring into fitness — How to refresh your workout routine this season
As the days get longer and the temperatures rise, spring offers the perfect opportunity to refresh your fitness ...
Opinion
Ask a Trooper: How do amateur radio devices work with distracted driving law
By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: I know there is a lot of discussion on distracted driving. I have ...
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Jena DeMoss: Cravings, crashes and the sweet science of balance
Did you know there’s a sneaky science behind those tempting cravings? Cravings often pop up after your blood ...
Opinion
APS Column: Ellis Middle School presents ‘The Lion King, Junior’
By Rhonda Regan Ellis Middle School Director This weekend is your opportunity to see a shortened version of ...
SportsPlus
Timberwolves vs. Jazz Tickets Available – Sunday, March 16
The Minnesota Timberwolves (33-29) are welcoming in the Utah Jazz (15-45) for a contest between Northwest Division foes…
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Tuesday, March 4
The Kansas Jayhawks versus the Houston Cougars is one of two games on Monday’s college basketball schedule that…
March 3 NHL TV Schedule: TV Channel, Start Times & Live Streaming Options
The Tampa Bay Lightning versus the Florida Panthers is one of many solid options on today’s NHL slate.…
Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Monday, March 3
The college basketball schedule on Monday is not one to miss. Our computer model has recommended picks against…
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Monday, March 3
There are two games on the college basketball schedule on Monday that feature a ranked team. That includes…