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Using talents, gifts to help someone else

“These images are absolutely beautiful,” I said to Sera after receiving our newborn photos from the photoshoot a ...

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Getting creative when putting gifts to use

When someone gives me a gift, I like to make a point to use it.

Columnists

The three-ring circus found in a roundabout

Two more rings and I’d have thought I was in an Olympic event. I drove through Blue Earth ...

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A friend is a friend whether online or in person

I take static from people for being one of those people who hangs out online and is interested ...

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Cleaning can be emotionally overwhelming

The Nice Advice, By Leah Albert Dear Leah, Spring is nearly sprung, and I am lacking inspiration to ...

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Minn. should re-examine caucus system

“I feel disheartened with our caucus process,” I commented to Sera after arriving home from work. The caucus ...

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My 5 favorite things about spring season

With the weather we’ve been getting this week, it might not seem like it, but spring is finally ...

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Going to The Church of the Sunday Drive

We were members of The Church of the Sunday Drive. We went for Sunday afternoon drives. The pews ...

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LGA cut would be a hindrance to Albert Lea

Local government aid, also known as LGA, was a part of the Minnesota Miracle in the early ’70s ...

Columnists

Play a game of Leapfrog this special leap day

I wonder if kids today have ever played the game of Leapfrog. The dictionary defines Leapfrog as a ...

Columnists

Transportation priorities in the 2016 session

Transportation is at the top of the agenda for the 2016 legislative session. In speaking with fellow representative ...

Columnists

Perspectives change with age, experience

“I think it’s interesting that you’re referring to the grandmother as the mother,” I told my wife as ...

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Grad rates are only part of the district’s story

Recently the Minnesota Department of Education released graduation data for 2015. Albert Lea Area Schools saw a ...

Columnists

Now is time for long-term transportation plan

Guest Column by Tim Kelly This week, we’re expected to learn that Minnesota has a significant budget surplus ...

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Many lessons learned in Fargo officer’s death

I don’t live in Fargo — and actually have never been there — but I have followed with ...

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