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Matt Knutson: It’s important to know the truth about refugees

“I’m being reminded yet again of the power that comes with knowledge and an education,” I told my ...

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Guest Column: As we move forward, bring others together

I was asked to reflect on what it looks like for rural voices to be heard, which has ...

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Sarah Stultz: Wetterlings an inspiration both near and far

More than 650 newspaper professionals from across the state gathered last week for the annual Minnesota Newspaper Association ...

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Peggy Bennett: Important step made in fixing health care

Heading into the 2017 legislative session, we heard loud and clear from Minnesotans: fix the health insurance system. ...

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Matt Knutson: The things you learn after having 1st child

“A year ago we were slowly walking around the halls of the birth center waiting for Gracelyn to ...

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Al Batt: Rock, paper, scissors, paper route, shoot!

Most people are at their tallest around the time they are getting dressed in the morning. Not me. When out ...

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Julie Seedorf: There’s a time and place for creative clutter

I am not a neatnik; I am a messer, and I am not going to apologize for it ...

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Dan Sparks: Tax relief, health insurance are top priorities

Last week, the Minnesota Legislature passed the federal tax conformity bill with bipartisan support. The bill was sent ...

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Matt Knutson: It’s a never-ending season of restless love

“I think I got up with her two or three times last night,” I told my wife in ...

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Al Batt: Seeing the world through familiar slogans

A friend, Leon Schoenrock of New Richland, mentioned his recollection of an old Viegel’s Kaiserhoff of New Ulm ...

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Peggy Bennett: Health insurance package needs to pass quickly

The legislative session is in full swing, and there’s lots happening at the Capitol. It’s been a busy ...

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Matt Knutson: There’s only 1 key for that double-locked door

“I need to borrow your laptop to write my column this week,” I told my wife as she ...

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Al Batt: We’ll get 365 days of 2017 if we’re lucky

I turned the calendar to January.

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Sarah Stultz: Recognize teachers who make a difference

Everybody usually has one — that teacher from back in elementary or high school who motivated you to ...

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Guest Column: Discussion over Fourth of July led to trip

Each time I am able to sign up to travel, I wonder if it will actually happen.

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