Opinion

Ask a Trooper: Are self-driving cars legal in Minnesota?

Ask a Trooper by Troy Christianson Question: I was wondering, with the ads on television showing people driving ...

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My Point of View: Explaining the debt limit disaster

We suffer unexpected natural disasters. We are now experiencing a deliberate slow-motion man-made disaster. Republicans in the nation’s ...

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Senate Report: Democrats look to increase taxes, ignore the true needs

During the past weeks, the Senate voted on each of the Democrats’ budget bills. Since the budget bills ...

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My Point of View: It’s time to get serious about the future of this country

America is the greatest nation on Earth and has been a beacon of hope. Our military has brought ...

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Ask a Trooper: Rules for sharing the road with farm equipment

Question: Now that spring if finally here I am seeing a lot of tractors, sprayers and other large ...

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Capitol Comments: Should state government ‘thought police’ keep tabs on your conversations, social media?

Recently, Minnesota House Democrats approved their version of the judiciary/public safety finance omnibus bill. The plan would fund ...

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Guest column: Events planned for Mental Health Awareness

While it is important to take care of your mental health and celebrate it on a daily basis, ...

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My Point of View: Minnesota makes a difference by putting people first

It is a joyous feeling when we’ve made it through another winter and the trees are spritzing out ...

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Ask a Trooper: Are turn signals required on roundabouts?

Question: Are drivers required to use turn signals when entering or exiting a roundabout? With a newly constructed ...

Columnists

Guest column: Your family farm can benefit the future

As president of Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation I travel across our region nearly every day visiting people and ...

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Senate Report: Senate approves bipartisan legislation to support vets and military members

Recognizing the contributions of both current Minnesota military members and veterans is not a partisan issue. This notion ...

Opinion

Ask a Trooper: Ins and outs of headlights during the day

Question: I have noticed an increasing number of U.S. branded vehicles (mostly pickups/SUV) driving with no daytime running ...

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My Point of View: Republican Party has lots happening this summer

The Freeborn County Republicans’ kick-off to our nicer-weather activities have started (even if the nicer weather hasn’t.) Join ...

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Guest column: It’s National Crime Victims Rights Week

Hate crimes loom forebodingly over American discourse — grim blemishes on our national identity that remind us all ...

Opinion

Ask a Trooper: Is it safe to use cruise control during rain?

Question: My husband always used to say “never use your cruise control during any rain.” Is that still ...

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