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Jamey Helgeson: What is disability advocacy?
Disability advocacy refers to the collective efforts aimed at promoting the rights and well-being of individuals with disabilities, ...
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Peggy Keener: The truth about those teeth – an abiding mystery
It seems only fitting that after devoting an entire column to Martha Washington—as I did recently—that I should ...
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Evie Mohrfeld: We’re ready to travel once again
It’s time to get going, after taking a long break this winter. I’m thinking we would be working ...
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Al Batt: Money to buy an elephant
Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting I wish I had enough money to buy an elephant. What do ...
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The Wide Angle: Hungry like the wolf?
For the sake of continuing to foster a strong relationship with the woman who agreed (amazingly) to share ...
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Phil Burkhart: Austin Symphony presents world renowned pianist
It is our great pleasure to present to the Austin community one of the greatest living pianists, Jon ...
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APS Column: The progression of technology at Austin Public Schools
By Amy Thuesen APS Director of Technology The technology landscape seems to be changing by the minute. It ...
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Austin Public Library: A world of resources
By Courtney Wyant-Schmitt Editor’s Note: Starting today, the Austin Daily Herald will feature a revolving column once every ...
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Jena DeMoss: Picking apart protein with your Hy-Vee dietitian
Have you ever noticed feeling different throughout the day based on what you ate for breakfast? More specifically, ...
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Jamey Helgeson: Disability Advocacy Day — Uniting voices for change on March 27
Mark your calendars for a day of empowerment and change as Disability Advocacy Day unfolds on March 27, ...
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Ask A Trooper: Steps following theft of a driver’s license
By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: I was recently the victim of identity theft. My driver’s license was among ...
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Evie Mohrfeld: Travel open house to be held on Feb. 29 at Senior Center
We have been hearing from our travel friends that they are ready to see our schedule for travelers ...
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Peggy Keener: The very first and possibly the very best
Martha Dandridge was a teenager when she accepted a marriage proposal from Daniel Parke Curtis. He was twenty ...
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Thumbs up, Thumbs down
Thumbs up to Paint the Town Pink, which has been off to a hot start with this year’s ...
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Sen. Gene Dornink: New state flag and seal are not reflective of the people of Minnesota
Friends and neighbors, Governor Walz recently appeared on WCCO Sunday Morning to discuss key issues impacting our state ...