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Ask a Trooper: What to do if your headlights go out?

Question: Do you have any advice on what a person should do if they are driving along in ...

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Live United: May we all live our lives knowing the community cares

This will be my last regular column for a few months. The Minnesota legislative session is due to ...

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April Jeppson: Youth embrace leadership in conference

Currently, I’m sitting in the Hilton Minneapolis, watching snowflakes drift lazily past the window of our meeting room. ...

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Al Batt: The running of the noses launches in January

January is the month of Mondays when puffer jackets proliferate.

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My Point of View: The health care system in the United States is broken

It is obvious that our health delivery system is not sustainable. Medical care’s share of the economy continues ...

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Sarah Stultz: Will you pledge to go jump in the lake?

By the time you read this, it will be Jan. 7 or 8, and that means we have ...

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April Jeppson: Sneaking away to enjoy some family time

When someone asks how my holiday was, my mind immediately takes me back to the few magical days ...

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Live United: Get out there, be intentional and connect with others

In my house, New Year’s Day and the couple of days after are for the kids. While they ...

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Ask a Trooper: Are message boards used for Amber Alerts?

Question: I see the sign boards along the highway with different messages posted. Do they use these for ...

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Sarah Stultz: Who deserves to be Citizen of the Year?

As part of our annual Progress section, each year we look to highlight a Citizen of the Year ...

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Al Batt: Billy the Kid began as an outlaw young goat

After I was here, I was there.

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My Point of View: Let’s start talking politics again in meeting

I want to wish everyone a very Happy New Year and extend a job well done on the ...

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April Jeppson: You are never too old to set another goal

Christmas has come and gone, and 2025 is just days away. My house is still filled with the ...

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Live United: As we enter a new year, work to find your purpose in life

My little family and I packed up and traveled south to visit family for the holidays. I had ...

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Ask a Trooper: When distracted driving turns deadly

With the holidays upon us I wanted to share a message about distracted driving. Here is some information ...

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