Columnists

Al Batt: Look at you over there, being all smart and stuff

My sheepskin had a tail. That tells you where I ranked in the class, but I’m giving a graduation ...

Columnists

Senate Report: Minnesota children were used as pawns for decisions

I have heard from many of you expressing concern over the mask mandate for youth sports. Recently, we ...

Columnists

April Jeppson: My first weeks in Albert Lea and overcoming trials

When I was pregnant with my second child, my husband received a promotion. This increase in title and ...

Columnists

Al Batt: I just buttoned my lip with a buzz saw from my grandma

I met the day with the wonder of a Labrador puppy.

Columnists

Al Batt: Whatever happened to that whatchamacallit?

It begins with, “I can’t find the whatchamacallit.”

Columnists

Senate Report: Bill has funds to help farmers with mental health needs

As we begin to wrap up the legislative session, we are spending most of our time passing legislation ...

Columnists

Sarah Stultz: Thank you to all working in Public Health

I covered the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners workshop on Tuesday and was impressed after hearing a presentation ...

Columnists

Capitol Comments: If the goal is efficiency, state should keep exam station open

Not long ago, we all learned that the Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) agency is considering consolidation ...

Columnists

Al Batt: The grass is always greener when it’s in your Easter basket

Spring rode in on the south wind. It was a soaring turkey vulture wearing a stocking cap on its ...

Columnists

Guest Column: Teachers have been bright lights in dark year

I still have dreams about teaching, even though I retired a few years ago. Sometimes my dreams are ...

Columnists

Al Batt: Playing game of football against the Steel Beams

There are two kinds of people — those who were born in March and those who wish they ...

Columnists

Al Batt: I’m a stay-by-the-cart kind of guy when we’re shopping

My wife asked me to put ketchup on the shopping list. Her wish was my command. Now I can’t ...

Columnists

Al Batt: Life itself can be known as a near-death experience

We’ve all had near-death experiences.

Columnists

Senate Report: Working on ensuring a high quality of life for Minnesotans

It has been another fast-paced, busy week at the Capitol as your legislator with committee meetings, bill hearings ...

Columnists

Al Batt: Marshal Wannabe at The Put It Back Store

A friend suggested we try paintball. I declined. Here’s why.

< Newer|Older >

SportsPlus

  • Construction Updates

  • Financials


  • Southern Minnesota News Collection