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Farewell, tasks and responsibilities

By the time this column appears in the Tribune, I will be in a place far away from Albert Lea, where phone calls, text messages ... Read more

by David Behling, Friday, June 8, 2012 10:28 am

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A place where justice makes sense

There she sits in her cubicle, her chin resting on her hand with elbow on desk, gazing at nothing. There he stands, by the window ... Read more

by David Behling, Friday, June 1, 2012 9:44 am

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Fierceness in kids shows self-confidence

All three of my children are fierce creatures — not in the same way or to the same degree, but all fierce in their own ... Read more

by David Behling, Friday, May 25, 2012 9:51 am

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Dayton blew 2 chances to help Minnesotans

Earlier this week Gov. Mark Dayton and some of his legislative allies barnstormed the state, celebrating how things went during this legislative session. Read more

by David Behling, Friday, May 18, 2012 10:12 am

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The reasons for declines in marching bands

It starts out as a faint rumble that coalesces into a cadence which cascades through the air and ground. Read more

by David Behling, Friday, May 11, 2012 9:55 am

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Second contact: Would we go back?

A spacecraft from earth enters the Crab Nebula and finds the last thing they were expecting: a spacecraft from another planet, exploring the same part ... Read more

by David Behling, Friday, May 4, 2012 9:51 am

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What would you do with Romney’s income?

In the Year of Our Lord, 2010, Mitt and Ann Romney made a little over $21 million. The following year, their income was a little ... Read more

by David Behling, Friday, April 27, 2012 10:06 am

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The tallest, slowest, oldest student in class

So, we stand in parallel lines, the whole group of us clad in white uniforms, different colored belts around our waists, practicing our kicks. Read more

by David Behling, Friday, April 20, 2012 10:28 am

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Why allow one burning but not another?

Glorious spring is now fully engaged, with bright green lawns — freshly mowed — erasing the dull winter landscape. Read more

by David Behling, Friday, April 13, 2012 9:58 am

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Where have all the GOP moderates gone?

There’s a song from the old TV show “Hee Haw” that went something like this: Where, oh, where, are you tonight? Read more

by David Behling, Friday, April 6, 2012 10:25 am

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Minn. spring means test scores, budget cuts

Ah, spring. The time of year when birds call to their mates from trees, whose branches bud and swell with the promise of leaves and ... Read more

by David Behling, Friday, March 30, 2012 9:05 am

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Victory is temporary; pain is forever

Though I’m like Mr. Spock when it comes to displaying emotion, I am a wimp when it comes to pain. The slightest cut, scrape or ... Read more

by David Behling, Friday, March 23, 2012 10:50 am

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On watching hockey for the first time

This winter I discovered an appetite for something I never would have imagined getting involved with: hockey. Read more

by David Behling, Friday, March 16, 2012 10:21 am

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Fellowship provided by a simple sandwich

Every Thursday at noon I eat lunch at Subway. Read more

by David Behling, Friday, March 9, 2012 10:15 am

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The pros of science fiction outweigh cons

The lines above are from “Flash Gordon,” a really terrible movie — though the soundtrack by Queen is fantastic. In the movie, the villains get ... Read more

by David Behling, Friday, March 2, 2012 10:39 am

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