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Al Batt: When do Swedes turn their lights on in the rain
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I never know when it’s raining hard enough to turn on my ...
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Ask A Trooper: Worried about scams when buying a car
By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: I am looking at purchasing my first vehicle but I am worried about ...
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Jena DeMoss: Fueling champions — A guide to spring sports nutrition for kids
Spring is here, and your kids are kicking it into high gear with long practices, all-day meets, and ...
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Austin Public Library: Tech-infused programs abound at Austin Public Library
By Eric Christians Technology Coordinator Greetings Austin and surrounding communities. My name is Eric Christians and I am ...
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The Wide Angle: Lack of internet nearly killed us
Now that I’m at the age of 50 and frighteningly close to the senior citizen’s discount at Perkins, ...
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APS Column: An update from Austin Public Schools
By Superintendent Dr. Joey Page As we look forward to spring and warmer weather, we wanted to take ...
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Sen. Gene Dornink: Getting back to bipartisanship
Friends and neighbors, I am writing to you as I prepare for Thursday’s committee hearing. At this point ...
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Jamey Helgeson: Reminder: The order deadline for the 29th annual Rose Sale approaching
As the calendar inches closer to March 26, it’s essential to mark your calendars for the deadline for ...
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Peggy Keener: A caste system of a different kind
I recently finished reading the book “Caste – The Origins of Our Discontents” by Isabel Wilkerson. It is ...
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Al Batt: How tall people experience rain
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting Someone called and left a message. I wrote it down. I can’t ...
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The Wide Angle: To paint or not to paint
Here’s the dilemma I’m facing: To paint or not to paint. A couple of years ago we decided ...
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Ask A Trooper: Mild weather leads summer driving habits
By Sgt. Troy Christianson With highs near 50 and the sun in the sky, it can be hard ...
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Jena DeMoss: Fall in love with seafood
Did you know that almost 90% of Americans do NOT meet the recommended intake for seafood? Seafood has ...
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Ask A Trooper: Appropriate ways to use roundabouts
By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: I have noticed that there are more aggressive actions being taken at roundabouts. ...
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Al Batt: Minnsplaining for the state
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting What did you do yesterday? I spent the whole day watching TV ...