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Al Batt: To each ear his own with Christmas music

Bare Naked Ladies. I wasn’t looking at them. I was listening to them. They weren’t bare, naked ladies. They ...

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Sarah Stultz: There’s never a bad time to make a new goal

As one year begins to wind down and another one will soon begin, my mind has shifted to ...

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Guest Column: It’s time to deck the halls and hit the deck

Yes, I am one of “those” people.

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April Jeppson: The art of cooking Thanksgiving dinner

Thanksgiving is a malleable holiday for our family. Sometimes we go to a friend’s house, sometimes people come ...

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Guest Column: City staff working to modernize the code

In the world of zoning and building codes, most people can find areas of confusion and frustration — ...

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Al Batt: Three years have gone by like 1,095 days

I looked for signs in my wife’s burnt toast at 4 a.m., but was unable to discern any. I ...

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Sarah Stultz: Let the spirit of the season touch your heart

Let’s be clear. I’m the type of person who is usually still scrambling the week of Christmas to ...

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Ask a Trooper: Are loaded rifles allowed in car with a permit?

If a person has a permit to carry in Minnesota, can they transport a loaded rifle or shotgun ...

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April Jeppson: It’s worth it to be a youth coach these days

I was in a meeting the other day, and we were discussing the shortage of parent volunteers for ...

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Al Batt: Gravy covers a multitude of sins and blessings

We embrace the day with gravy-stained hands. And by setting the bathroom scale back 10 pounds. We bow our heads ...

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Sarah Stultz: You have an opinion? Come to a meeting

I have enjoyed reading the discussion on social media surrounding a few local issues in the last week. ...

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Guest Column: Spread a little kindness and give locally

Last week, I spent some time waiting in the lobby of a bank. I was visiting with my ...

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April Jeppson: A push beyond what I thought was possible

I know more than I thought I did. Going into this, I assumed that my form was wrong ...

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Al Batt: From here to there and back home again

You can go your own way. You can call it another lonely day. That’s from a Fleetwood Mac song.

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Sarah Stultz: When the ones who cared for you need care

Growing up, I always used to think my parents were invincible. Though they’ve had their health challenges over the ...

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