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Al Batt: When I was thrown for a wonderful Loup

If nobody knows the trouble you’ve seen. You don’t live in a small town. I like small towns. I ...

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Sarah Stultz: What does it mean to be a good mother?

Having just finished Mother’s Day, I’ve had a little time to think about how grateful I am to ...

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Peggy Bennett: Democrats’ tax proposals hindering progress

As a teacher for 33 years, I gained a lot of patience working with first graders. That is ...

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April Jeppson: No matter how great the struggle, it’s worth it

I just saw a short Mother’s Day video featuring Amy Schumer. The scenes go back and forth between ...

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Ask a Trooper: An explanation about new cell phone law

Question: Can you please explain the new hands free cell phone law?

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Al Batt: Congrats on sitting through the ceremony

Every graduate has surprised someone by graduating. It’s that time of the year when graduates who worked hard to ...

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Sarah Stultz: Fishing opener a big moment for Albert Lea

It has been almost a year since the announcement in Willmar that Albert Lea would be the location ...

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Dan Sparks: The final countdown and the fishing opener

The Legislature’s work to create a final budget for the state of Minnesota is reaching its final stages. ...

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April Jeppson: The opportunities and magic of a wedding

I grew up around my extended family, and I feel like there was always someone getting married. I ...

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Ask a Trooper: What are rules on handicap plates, placards?

Both my daughter and I have a disability. I have the handicap license plates on my car and ...

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Al Batt: Why dandelions bloom before Mother’s Day

“Thank you.” I’d just moaned and groaned my way out of bed. Travel had made it a short night. I ...

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Sarah Stultz: Times sure have changed, even in my lifetime

I celebrated my birthday last week. I’m officially now 35 — that means five more years to go ...

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Peggy Bennett: Omnibus bills are a poor way to legislate

On April 23, the Minnesota House began the process of crafting a state budget, as comprehensive spending bills ...

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April Jeppson: The continuing ebb and flow of friendship

I ran into an old friend at the grocery store the other day, and we chatted for a ...

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Ask a Trooper: What are laws for bumper heights on vehicles?

I want to install a lift kit and put bigger tires on my Jeep. I want to comply ...

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