Opinion

Guest column: Celebrating the women who make southern Minnesota region thrive

March is Women’s History Month, which is both a time to look back at the incredible accomplishments of ...

Opinion

Capitol Comments: Bills, both non-controversial and controversial, moving forward

As a former teacher and member of both education committees in the Minnesota House, K-12 Education is a ...

Opinion

Ask a Trooper: What should I do if an emergency happens at a railroad crossing?

Question: What am I supposed to do if I am at a railroad crossing and need to report ...

Opinion

My Point of View: Fight against Russia is a fight against evil in the world

President Biden has just achieved something that no other president in history has ever done. He has visited ...

Opinion

Ask a Trooper: Are earplugs, headphones OK while driving?

Question: Is it legal to wear earplugs or headphones while driving a vehicle in Minnesota?

Columnists

Senate Report: City of Austin showcased at the Minnesota State Capitol

All Minnesota students should have access to a nutritious breakfast and lunch. However, legislation for the state government ...

Opinion

April Jeppson: Life is but a moment — enjoy it now

This year will be the third St. Patrick’s Day that my family will be celebrating while on vacation. ...

Columnists

Guest column: Celebrate newspapers and their efforts to record local history

Guest column by Jim Pumarlo Sandy Robinson and Ben Carlson were part of news reports in Minnesota’s newspapers. ...

Opinion

My Point of View: Defining every privilege as a right is surest way to lose rights

What is the role of government? Before deciding how to vote, we should at least be able to ...

Opinion

Guest column: Mom shares why hard does not equal bad

An accomplishment is something that is successful, or that is achieved after a lot of work or effort. ...

Opinion

Stage Right: Make time for ‘Almost, Maine’

I previewed Albert Lea Community Theater’s production of “Almost, Maine” Wednesday night at the Marion Ross Performing Arts ...

Opinion

Capitol Comments: Reading Reset aims to improve our students’ literacy

The facts and figures are alarming. Only half of Minnesota students are reading at grade level. Half! It’s ...

Opinion

Minnesota charities need e-tabs, e-tab revenue

Charities across Minnesota have heard a great deal of discussion about lawmakers possibly getting rid of electronic-pulltabs, better ...

Opinion

My Point of View: DFL making historic gains for people in rural Minnesota

The Minnesota Legislature has had an incredibly productive session so far, and the DFL is delivering for regular ...

Opinion

Ask a Trooper: It’s illegal to tint or cover vehicle lights

Question: Are smoked tail lights illegal in Minnesota?

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