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Al Batt: The mysterious disappearance of socks

I hate to brag, but I can still fit into the socks I wore in high school. An old ...

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Sarah Stultz: Thoughts from a soon-to-be Halverson parent

Since I found out my son, Landon, would be attending Halverson Elementary School next fall, I have had ...

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Guest Column: Small businesses are lifeblood of southern Minnesota

The Small Business Administration celebrates America’s small business owners during National Small Business Week, April 29 through May ...

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Dan Sparks: Legislature should approve Albert Lea’s request

Wherever you go in our state, you’ll find nationally-recognized parks and trails; exceptional public schools and colleges; fertile ...

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Matt Knutson: Take time to indulge in the season of growth

“I never knew our neighborhood had so many people,” I told my wife as we enjoyed an evening ...

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Ask a Trooper: Is a vehicle required to have a working horn?

Question: I noticed that the horn on my vehicle does not work. Is there a law that says ...

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Al Batt: Oklahoma, where the flies hitchhike to Minnesota

I drove over Polecat and Crooked Creeks. I traveled through Alfalfa County to get to a job in ...

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Guest Column: Sights on Albert Lea’s future workforce

A group of educators, business/industry leaders and workforce professionals meet on a monthly basis at the Albert Lea-Freeborn ...

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Peggy Bennett: Allow people to be involved in decision making

As a representative, I always listen to the ideas, opinions and yes — even complaints — relating to ...

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Matt Knutson: Mosquitoes, snow and learning lessons

“Where did she learn about mosquitoes?” I asked my wife following a comment made by our eldest daughter. ...

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Ask a Trooper: High-visible clothes part of safety project

What is your policy on troopers wearing the high visible safety vests while at a crash scene? Stay ...

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Guest Column: An open letter to Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton

Dear Gov. Dayton, We sincerely appreciate your letter to the Board of Water and Soil Resources dated April 9 ...

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Sarah Stultz: Is A.L. on track to break more local records?

Sunday evening as the snow came to an end in Albert Lea, I received text messages from two ...

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Julie Seedorf: Emergency personnel are the silent heroes

It’s no secret I love watching television and going to movies. I have heard the criticism and the ...

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Dan Sparks: Discussion begins on federal tax conformity

Senate Report by Dan Sparks It’s that time of year again when tax filing season is wrapping up. ...

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