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Al Batt: Beware the treachery of month named April

Colorful weather maps surrounded me. I didn’t know what the colors meant, but I knew they weren’t all good.

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Sarah Stultz: Pulitzer winners are an inspiration to all

Some get excited for the Grammys or the Oscars, but for me it’s the Pulitzer Prizes. Each year, particularly ...

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Dan Sparks: Work continues during legislative recess

The Legislature is now one month away from our adjournment day of May 20. The Minnesota Constitution sets ...

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April Jeppson: Don’t give up, in spite of some criticism

Jesus had his 12 disciples. They walked the countryside together, talked, ate. These were as close to friends ...

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Ask a Trooper: Motorcycles are once again out on the road

On social media last week, I noticed a trooper behind two motorcycles on I-35 near Faribault in a ...

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Al Batt: How come you don’t say hi when you see me?

“Arwwkkkezojzyeembzolomtipwewirnghhh.” That’s how an African grey parrot of my acquaintance greeted me each time I passed by its substantial ...

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Sarah Stultz: In case you forgot, we have a great community

When I woke up Thursday morning, I immediately knew it was going to be a long day for ...

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Peggy Bennett: Raising taxes, new programs good for state?

It is the time during session when the House omnibus bills are being unveiled. These big bills (it’s ...

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April Jeppson: To garden or not to garden, that is the question

One month. In exactly one month I will be gardening. I am repeating this in my head over ...

Opinion

Ask a Trooper: Vehicles must have good-working mufflers

I see vehicles with straight pipes, motorcycles with straight pipes and hear many others that sound as if ...

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Al Batt: Vulture food doesn’t arrive on a velvet cushion

I felt as if I’d had a tough day of work at the thumb tack factory. No one ever ...

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Sarah Stultz: Procrastination — looks like it got me again

We took a closer look at the aftermath of this past winter on our own yard over the ...

Opinion

Dan Sparks: State of the State outlines bipartisan values

This was a busy week at the state Capitol, with important legislation moving forward, Broadband Day on the ...

Opinion

April Jeppson: Time for friendship, sushi and magenta pants

I have this friend — we’ll call her Dusty. I’ve known her for years. We met 12 years ...

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Ask a Trooper: Are out-of-country licenses valid in Minnesota?

I moved to Minnesota two days ago. I am living with a cousin of mine in Minnesota. I ...

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