Opinion

Sarah Stultz: Nominations are taken through end of week for Citizen of the Year

I think it’s well known among the people who live in Albert Lea that one of our city’s ...

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Guest Column: Community Connect event is approaching

Our office is a pretty busy place these days. The phone’s ringing off the hook, people are stopping ...

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April Jeppson: Break down resolutions into smaller goals

It is the season for New Year’s resolutions. Being that the 1st of January fell on a Wednesday ...

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Al Batt: Swami, how I love you, how I love you so

My doorbell rang. I opened the door and a robed visitor accompanied by sitar music walked in out of ...

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Sarah Stultz: You can’t help but smile with these memories

It was almost like scenes out of a movie — first, a scary movie, then a drama and ...

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Guest Column: A look behind some of the ordinance updates

Not long after taking the position of city clerk, I reviewed the city’s ordinances and items the city ...

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April Jeppson: Making memories with family this Christmas

My kids have been asking to go on a trip. Mostly it’s my oldest who’s asking, but he’s ...

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Sarah Stultz: Thanks to those who work on the holidays

Three out of the last four Christmases I have spent in the hospital in some fashion or another.

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April Jeppson: Battles with being sick and having strep

The day after Thanksgiving I was so tired. I hung out with family for a bit in the ...

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Ask a Trooper: What is a safe following distance on the road?

What is the legal following distance? What can I do when someone is following too close behind me? ...

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Al Batt: Be in the present this Christmas like a cat

“Aisle do it! I said that because someone had to run to the store to get a couple of ...

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Sarah Stultz: Imagine the impact of a bonus like that

I couldn’t help but get caught up in the story last week of the Maryland real estate company ...

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Guest Column: Reframe the questions asked about helping

Before I get into the topic that’s weighing on my mind this week, I have a disclaimer. This ...

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April Jeppson: Take some time and cherish the Minnesota cold

And just like that, it’s freezing. We live in Minnesota. We know it gets cold. I mean, it is ...

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Ask a Trooper: All brake lights must be operational on cars

Is it a violation if the third brake light quits working on a passenger vehicle? What about a ...

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