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Sarah Stultz: Every person has their own story to tell

Dear readers, Did you know you have a story to tell?

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Dan Sparks: Minnesotans deserve world-class internet

The biggest task of the 2019 Legislative Session is crafting a two-year budget that will fund state agencies, ...

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Guest Column: Why I love where I live in southern Minnesota

There have been moments throughout my life when opportunities arose to move to a different part of the ...

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Ask a Trooper: Rules in place on highway to protect everyone

During the last snow storm I went in the ditch and got stuck. I wanted my friend to ...

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Al Batt: Is there such a thing as too many pockets?

The salesman told me that the Subaru Ascent had 19 cup holders. I couldn’t imagine ever being that thirsty. I ...

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Sarah Stultz: Have you ever lost something important?

After a long day at work on Friday with the snowstorm, I was eager to drive across town, ...

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Peggy Bennett: Drivers, it’s time for hands-free cellphone use

Roughly four months ago, we were shocked by news that Blooming Prairie teacher Rachel Harberts had been driving ...

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April Jeppson: ‘I can’t carry it for you, but I can carry you’

Our family just finished watching “Lord of the Rings.” It took us almost a month to get through ...

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Ask a Trooper: Who is responsible for cleanup after crashes?

Who is responsible for making sure the roadway is cleaned up and free from spilled liquids, glass and ...

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Al Batt: The good old days and the good new days

It’s difficult to not live in the past. When it still seems as if this is 2018. There is no ...

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Sarah Stultz: Are you prepared for cold and flu season?

I must have needed an extra reason to deep-clean my house, because that’s exactly what I got this ...

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Dan Sparks: Get involved in the legislative process

Happy New Year, southern Minnesota! I hope you and your loved ones enjoyed some quality time together over ...

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April Jeppson: Shutdown isn’t punishing those responsible

Day 20 of the hostage situation. According to Merriam-Webster, a hostage is “one that is involuntarily controlled by an ...

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Ask a Trooper: Customized truck includes two violations

I customized the front of my truck. Is it legal in Minnesota?

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Al Batt: Winter is often a misunderstood season

We act like a herd of zebras sensing the presence of lions. A January thaw makes us uneasy. We feel ...

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