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Ask a Trooper: Keep bicycle safety in mind on the open road

Question: Can you drive in a bike lane? For instance, use it for a right turn lane?

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Al Batt: I found myself surrounded by coupons

I hadn’t had the wrapper off the day for long. The fellow sitting next to me on the Sardine ...

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Sarah Stultz: Building a lasting memorial at Lakeview

A few weeks ago, I received a phone call from the principal of Lakeview Elementary School. It had been ...

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Amy Klobuchar: Protect Minnesota journalists, support a free press

In Minnesota, we understand the importance of a free press. It’s hard to forget in our state — ...

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Guest Column: Imagination Library serving 400 area children

Live United by Ann Austin Do you remember your favorite book as a child? The one you had ...

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Matt Knutson: It’s OK to let someone else take the wheel

“I think this might be the last year I take our anniversary photo,” I told my wife after ...

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Al Batt: The rascally rabbit won’t return my calls

I watched a rabbit eat a marigold. That hurt. For years, I’ve planted marigolds around the borders of my garden ...

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Column: Come celebrate 207th day of Trump administration

First, a little recap from the fair. We were so happy to score the Fairlane Building with the ...

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Julie Seedorf: Is it true that blondes really have more fun?

I know they say blondes have more fun. Having been a blonde most of my life, I do ...

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Guest Column: Remember actions affect the community

I’ve been fascinated with systems lately. I recently finished a book by Donella Meadows titled “Thinking in Systems.” ...

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Matt Knutson: Always work toward pursuing an answer

“What’s that pink penguin called?” I asked my wife from the bathroom while I was helping our daughter ...

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Ask a Trooper: When do state and federal agencies get involved?

When does the National Transportation Safety Board get involved with crashes?

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Al Batt: Bless this food to eat even if it is inedible

I grew up on a diversified farm. That meant it was one that required that many and varied chores ...

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Sarah Stultz: Community is empowered to make change

My day began on Monday on the north end of Albert Lea. As I drove along Bridge Avenue ...

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Julie Seedorf: Stand up and have your voices be heard

I fell in love this week. Visiting the Freeborn County Humane Society with my friend, I fell in ...

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