Opinion

Julie Seedorf: Can struggling, small communities be fixed?

I thought about my experiences when I shop in other communities other than in chain stores and malls. ...

Opinion

Guest Column: How are United Way dollars allocated?

United Way has been known since its beginning as a locally focused organization that convenes or gathers individuals ...

Opinion

April Jeppson: New generations must keep traditions alive

“Our story began in 1902 when Charles Ekelund purchased 400 acres of land on Belhorn Bay sight unseen.” ...

Opinion

Ask a Trooper: What are rules for younger drivers in Minnesota?

Can a young driver with a North Dakota driving permit legally drive in Minnesota? How about in other ...

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Al Batt: Visit as a tourist; stay because of traffic

The Cubs should have been named the Onions.

Opinion

My Point of View: It’s time to rebuild the state’s middle class core

A weak core “saps power from many of the moves you make. Properly building up your core cranks ...

Opinion

Julie Seedorf: What makes a community successful?

Driving around the countryside gives me too much time to ponder the issues. This column will be split ...

Opinion

Guest Column: Their potential, their health, our future

All youth deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. The Albert Lea ...

Opinion

April Jeppson: The summer bucket list hanging in my kitchen

My current set up: Laptop on the kitchen table surrounded by unopened mail, my caffeinated Crystal Light and ...

Opinion

Ask a Trooper: Speed is leading factor in Minnesota fatal crashes

When the speed limit changes on a road, does the new speed limit start at the sign, or ...

Opinion

Al Batt: A squirrel takes pen in paw and writes letter

I have never written a letter to an editor before, but I am outraged. Actually, I’ve never written ...

Opinion

Sarah Stultz: Changed for good because of friendship

Have you ever met someone and right away felt like you had an instant connection — like you ...

Opinion

Julie Seedorf: Don’t let fear and what-ifs change behavior

Growing up in a small town I felt a sense of safety most of the time. It was ...

Opinion

Guest Column: HRA director helped strengthen community

There has been some news lately about housing, especially regarding the transition of our local Housing and Redevelopment ...

Opinion

Matt Knutson: Take time to stand up for that which is right

“Nearly five years later and you’re finally a citizen,” I told my wife as we walked out of ...

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