Opinion

Guest Column: A message of hope for southern Minnesota

In 1986, an economic crisis had shaken Greater Minnesota. Farms across the state faced bankruptcy and rural communities ...

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Al Batt: Make it a point to pencil in a good day

I wasn’t singing in the rain. Gene Kelly did that. I walked in a light rain. Walking on a ...

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Sarah Stultz: Dedication of teachers has never been more clear

I’m not sure how other parents are feeling, but this distance learning stuff has taught our family quite ...

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Guest Column: Five things you can do for your mental health

We are in the midst of a crisis, with a lot of unknowns. We don’t know how long ...

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April Jeppson: Virus won’t ruin a perfectly good Jesse Fools’ Day

As I write this, it’s April 1. It’s the first day of my month. It’s the time of ...

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Sarah Stultz: Now more than ever, it is vital to seek facts

The past two or three weeks have been interesting for our staff at the Albert Lea Tribune. About half ...

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Dan Sparks: More help in the fight against COVID-19

Minnesotans are facing one of our greatest challenges in generations as we work to combat the spread of ...

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April Jeppson: Reach out to friends, family during this uncertain time

Last night as I was preparing dinner, I smiled at my giant container of rice. It’s a white ...

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Al Batt: I’m washing my hands while writing this

I’m trying to enjoy myself while social distancing. I’ve nowhere to go but where I am. COVID-19 has become ...

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Sarah Stultz: Be part of the good amid COVID-19 pandemic

On the wall in my living room hangs a wooden sign that reads: “Believe there is good in ...

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Guest Column: Business owners should stay optimistic amid pandemic

Tips for small business during the coronavirus outbreak:

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April Jeppson: Living at a time with that which we shall not name

So, this thing that’s happening. It’s huge and it’s all consuming, and it can really bum you out ...

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Guest Column: Staying safe, healthy and smart

Every time I pick up the paper or go online, it feels to me as if we’re characters ...

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Al Batt: The story of my first and only wife, Gail, and me

I was at that age where men believe their own mythology and the barbershop’s broom had a part ...

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Sarah Stultz: All we can do is take one day at a time

“Where are we going tomorrow?” my son, Landon, asked me last night.  It was a question I was dreading, ...

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