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Live United: Golf event to raise funds for United Way and food banks

My husband’s parents met while working at a factory. She worked the line, and he was a millwright. ...

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Sarah Stultz: Zucchini season — one of the best times of year

I pulled my first vegetable of the year out of my garden over the weekend. After about a month ...

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Live United: Teach youth about working in a nonprofit as a career

Did you know that the nonprofit sector accounts for 13% of the job sector in Minnesota? When job ...

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Sarah Stultz: Daughter’s lessons especially relevant today

Because of COVID-19, I haven’t been over to the splash pad much this summer. The last few years, it ...

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Live United: Help establish a volunteer center in Freeborn County

This past weekend, my little family celebrated my husband for his phenomenal job as Daddy. Fishing, bike rides ...

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Sarah Stultz: What a joyous reunion it will be at church

After more than three months without attending church at my local building here in Albert Lea, my congregation ...

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Guest Column: Throw a life preserver to people fallen in the riptide

Three years ago, I was in MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers). Each year, we’re led in guided discussions of ...

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April Jeppson: Don’t borrow trouble if you can avoid it

I’ve been anxious all week. In fact, knowing that this was just around the corner has put me ...

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Guest Column: After Juneteenth — just let me breathe

The Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Abraham Lincoln on Jan. 1, 1863, allowing slaves in this country ...

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Al Batt: I was his favorite youngest child and memories of Dad

Even when I didn’t want him to be. My father was there for me. He believed I’d go a long ...

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April Jeppson: The 2nd annual review of my favorite things

I’ve been seeking out joy lately. It’s easy to see the negative. It’s so easy to get caught ...

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Sarah Stultz: Look for opportunities to make a difference

Anyone who knows my son, Landon, knows he loves basketball — or “hoops” as he calls it. Little by ...

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Live United: Let’s make this a turning point in the nation, world

Live United, By Erin Haag My first job when I moved to Minnesota was working for an adult ...

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Sarah Stultz: Start within ourselves to make changes

This past weekend I was overwhelmed by viewpoints as I processed more of what was taking place to ...

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April Jeppson: In uncertainty, focus on what you can control

Matthew 11:28: “ Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give ...

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