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Al Batt: Refusing to acknowledge a lost hour
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I love going for a walk every morning. How far do you ...
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Jena DeMoss: The starting 5: on and off the court
It’s that time of year: The basketball games are plentiful, and the game day snacks are enticing! Proper ...
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Sarah Lysne: The joy of prioritizing part II
In my last column, I wrote about my top three priorities in life, which are my health, my ...
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Sen. Gene Dornink: City of Austin showcased at the Minnesota State Capitol
Friends and neighbors, Universal School Lunches All Minnesota students should have access to a nutritious breakfast and lunch. ...
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Annie Lane: Post-divorce dating dilemmas
Dear Annie: I’m a recently divorced man in his mid-60s. I have no children and am secure in ...
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Peggy Keener: Does what bugs me, bug you?
So, here it is. I have some things that really rub me raw, vexing me in the most ...
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Marvin Repinski: We need to have conversations
“Then afterward I will pour out my spirit on all flesh . . . everyone who calls on ...
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Ask A Trooper: Do not wear headphones while driving
By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: Is it legal to wear earplugs or headphones while driving a vehicle in ...
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Annie Lane: Family exclusion feels personal
Dear Annie: I have been married to my husband for 50 years. During that time, I have been ...
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Al Batt: How much for Lincoln’s radio?
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting This radio is priceless, but I’m willing to let it go for ...
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APS Column: Early childhood programming at Austin Public Schools
By Jennifer Lawhead Early childhood education not only prepares children to be successful when they enter kindergarten, but ...
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Sarah Lysne: The joy of prioritizing human connections
“What advice would you give to your younger self?” That was the question photographer and writer, Imran Nuri, ...
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Annie Lane: Childhood trauma affects present-day
Dear Annie: I’m 63 and number eight of a Catholic family of 10. Only one sibling remains Catholic; ...
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Jamey Helgeson: 28th annual Rose Sale — where promise lives, hope blossoms
Roses are the perfect way to brighten up your home or office, while also making a difference in ...
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Jena DeMoss: Gimme the green goodies
While eating a rainbow of colors for fruits and vegetables is ideal, there are some great reasons to ...