Opinion
Political guest column: Mueller: Not afraid to confront the issues
My name is Patricia Mueller. I grew up in Minnesota with my family in the suburbs of the ...
Opinion
Political guest column: Poppe: A resume of success at the Capitol
It has been my great honor and deep privilege to represent constituents of MN House District 27B for ...
Opinion
Paid political letter: McAlister: A belief in investing in students
Dear Austin Community. My name is Carol McAlister. I am running for school board because I believe that ...
Opinion
Guest Commentary: Pheasant hunting: A tradition continues in a time of uncertainty
By Tim Walz Like many Minnesotans, I grew up pheasant hunting, walking the fields on my family’s farm. ...
Opinion
Political Guest Column: Leathers: Continuing to work for the district
Editor’s Note: Each candidate for office gets one guest column to run during their candidacy. Hello, voters. I’m ...
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Guest Commentary: Passage of bonding bill a win for Greater Minnesota
By Greg Zylka President, Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities It’s been a long road, but I’m glad that ...
Opinion
Political Guest Column: Jay Lutz for Austin utility board
Editor’s Note: Each candidate for office gets one guest column to run during their candidacy. As someone who ...
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Guest Commentary: Reminders for the upcoming election
By Scott Felten Mower County Auditor/Treasruer The Nov. 3 General Election is about one month away and our ...
News
Guest commentary: It’s time for fall, enjoy the outdoor show
By Sarah Strommen Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Minnesota’s seasons can change quickly. It often ...
Opinion
Al Batt: Offer me something of interest
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting How is your job going? It’s going really, really, really, really well. ...
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Guest Commentary: Safety measures help to contain the spread of COVID-19
Safety measures help to contain the spread of COVID-19 We are entering our third season – spring, summer ...
Opinion
Ask A Trooper: Know the proper trailer lengths
By Troy Christianson Question: How long can a trailer and a trailer boat combination be on the roadway? ...
Opinion
Your help is needed in keeping our parks looking better
Some local residents have said that keeping our local property taxes low is absolutely paramount. As a property ...
Opinion
Tim Walz Guest Commentary: Safely educating our children
As a classroom teacher for more than 20 years, I know firsthand how resilient, strong, and flexible our ...
Opinion
Candidate Column: Pacovsky ready to challenge Peggy Bennett
I am Joe Pacovsky and I am on the 27A primary ballot to be the DFL challenger to ...