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Ebenezer Howe: Let’s have an honest talk about the war on drugs

I am not good at putting into words what explains me, so when I find something that does, ...

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Jim Troe: God was smiling down on Shinefest project

AZ-One sponsors an event called Shinefest, a week of service when local churches (and some businesses) lock arms ...

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Julie Seedorf: Take a risk, look for the gorilla in the room

I saw the gorilla. I did! I did! Because I saw the gorilla it means I am a ...

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Guest Column: United Way helps make child care affordable

As I sit writing this column, I am troubled. I find it very sad that our society seems ...

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Matt Knutson: The emotional rollercoaster of pregnancy

“You’re crying again,” I told my wife in a mostly unhelpful way. When someone is crying at everything, ...

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Guest Column: Make your entrepreneur dreams come true

Albert Lea Economic Development Agency is the organization dedicated to the economic development of our community. ALEDA manages ...

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Al Batt: Pick a direction you want to go, stick with it

The fellow driving ahead of me was keeping an eye on the crops. I understand. Who knows where the ...

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Children: They sure do keep life interesting

Nose for News, By Sarah Stultz Have you ever had a moment when your otherwise energetic child gets ...

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Julie Seedorf: Do certain smells evoke memories for you?

I love the smell of spring and summer. It has its own sweetness. Smell has a way of ...

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Guest Column: People have power to open hearts to others

I was on a walk the other night and came across some neighbors talking in the middle of ...

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Matt Knutson: Appreciate the gift of being born in the U.S.

“How many amendments does the Constitution have?” I quizzed my wife after our latest appointment with United States ...

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Ask a Trooper: What are Minnesota laws for extended carriers?

Question: I see vehicles go by with extended carriers attached to their hitch with several full gas cans. ...

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Al Batt: Favorite movies can change with the times

Life is like watching a bad movie. I often have no idea what is going on. I visited with a ...

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Procession for veteran impacted many in area

I decided at the last minute that I wanted to attend the procession through downtown Albert Lea last ...

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Dan Sparks: Session had bumpy landing but summer’s here

We have finally wrapped up our regular session and short special session to end this year at the ...

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