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Guest Column: Cybersecurity: It’s a matter of trust for all

This week you may have received an e-mail from a friend or colleague wanting to share a GoogleDoc ...

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Peggy Bennett: Some local projects moving forward at Capitol

Much of the focus and news coverage coming from St. Paul revolves around macro issues like the Legislature’s ...

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Matt Knutson: You never know who could benefit from help

“Please don’t bring any home,” I texted my wife after Sera sent me a message that she was ...

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Ask a Trooper: Minnesota rules about bumpers and tire size

Question: I want to install a lift kit and put bigger tires on my pickup. I want to ...

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Al Batt: Graduates, mothers make world better place

You grew up too soon. What were you thinking? You caught us all by surprise. It wasn’t that long ago ...

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Joseph Brown: Think outside of traditional box for vocational learning

I recently viewed a photo of a train derailment in the newspaper. Grain cars were scattered on the ...

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Julie Seedorf: Kindergarten sure isn’t what it used to be

Kindergarten — I still remember my jindergarten years. Mrs. Lewis was my teacher, and kindergarten in those days ...

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Dan Sparks: Legacy bill funds projects in southern Minnesota

From cleaning up waterways to maintaining and building new parks and trails, protecting bird areas and funding museums ...

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Matt Knutson: You cannot plan for most of the journey of life

“How did you even see that?” I asked my wife as she plucked a white strand of hair ...

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Ask a Trooper: Tips for being safe for pedestrians, bicyclists

On most days, I observe college students who are wearing dark jackets and hats, listening to tunes while ...

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Guest Column: Crisis program helps stabilize families in need

April is Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month. A recent news release from the Minnesota Department of Human ...

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Sarah Stultz: Weekend trip a time to recharge, remember

This past weekend, my family and I spent a few days 3 1/2 hours northeast of Albert Lea ...

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Julie Seedorf: Making new friends, reconnecting with old

Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr once said, “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” I find that to ...

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Peggy Bennett: Approaches differ for preschool planning

As a former first-grade teacher, I’ve seen students enter school at every level of development. It’s important for ...

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Matt Knutson: Marriage is about being on the same team

“I don’t know how I could look through my wallet four times for that card, and you could ...

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