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Our opinion: Reminder of paid political letters

Editor’s note: This editorial originally ran on June 1 and is running again because of the upcoming primary ...

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Thumbs up to new app. The announcement earlier this week that Palmer Bus and Austin Public Schools was ...

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Our opinion: Ag and science opportunity benefits the future of youth

Earlier this month, area farmers and businesses hosted at their sites the annual Ag & Food Science Exploration ...

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Our opinion: Fairs —More important than you thought

A new school year lingering on the horizon of our vision has people starting to dwell on the ...

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Other’s Opinion: Attack on Trump should call for steadier path forward

The New York Times, July 13 Americans received a sobering reminder on Saturday of the threat that political ...

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Thumbs up for a fun night out. It’s been an annual tradition for years for families and their ...

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Our opinion: Relay for Life merger provides opportunity

It’s been a few years since Mower County hosted a Relay for Life event, and unfortunately it has ...

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Our opinion: Be cautious in high heat

So far, we’ve experienced a fairly mild and wet summer, with temperatures hovering at comfortable levels that allow ...

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Thumbs up to new Matchbox opportunities. The Matchbox Children’s Theatre has made and taken advantage of opportunities where ...

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Our opinion: Consider a run for school board

The announcement that Kathy Green will be resigning her remaining time on the Austin Public Schools Board to ...

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Our opinion: Survey a chance for public to take a stake in planning process

Earlier this week, the Herald ran a story about input sessions that Riverland Community College held as part ...

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Our Opinion: Mitigation efforts work

When you have as much rain in a short period of time as southern Minnesota has had these ...

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Other’s Opinion: Aging: Long-term care challenges growing

Mankato Free Press. June 16 A few decades ago, experts predicted the “silver tsunami” of an aging U.S. ...

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Our opinion: Fireworks are fun way of celebrating 4th of July, require responsibility

With the Fourth of July under two weeks away, people will be using fireworks to celebrate America’s independence. ...

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Thumbs up for opportunities. The community of Austin is coming together for Austin senior Alayna Kennedy to help ...

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