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Senate Report: Time to give back Minnesota’s historic surplus to taxpayers

The cost of everyday essentials like groceries, energy bills and transportation continue to skyrocket. I have heard from ...

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My Point of View: It’s time for both sides to start building together

Let’s play name that quote. Guess who said it!

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Ask a Trooper: What are different trailer hitch sizes for?

Question: I read your article last week about trailer safety. I would like more information on trailer hitch ...

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Capitol Comments: Veterans bipartisan work is a breath of fresh air

Almost every law we pass as legislators has far-reaching ramifications beyond its original intent — the domino effect, ...

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Guest column: Grants support early literacy, beautification

This year at Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, we will reach a milestone of investing more than $50 million ...

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Ask a Trooper: Are ladders allowed on pulled trailers?

Question: Is it illegal for a vehicle pulling a trailer to have a ladder or ramp hanging from ...

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My Point of View: Social Security is a contract

Republicans have been trying to kill Social Security ever since President Roosevelt created it. The current crop of ...

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Guest column: What to expect while getting an MRI

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I suffered an injury while working out and my primary care physician ordered an X-ray. ...

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Senate Report: Democrats continue to fast-track controversial policies

The first several weeks of session have been busy, with many pieces of legislation moving through committee and ...

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Ask a Trooper: Are licensed plates required on front and back?

Question: What is the requirement for displaying front and rear license plates in Minnesota? What is the fine ...

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Guest column: Some progress for insulin, more needed

Insulin is an essential, life-saving drug that has been around for more than a century. Despite that, leading ...

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My Point of View: State’s businesses can’t afford to get this one wrong

Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes could soon be outnumbered by its proposed progressive programs of more and more handouts. Neighboring ...

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Capitol Comments: ‘Blackout Bill’ will lead to unreliable, unaffordable and unsafe energy in Minnesota

On a fully partisan basis with all Democrat votes, the Minnesota Legislature recently approved House File 7 — ...

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Ask a Trooper: Who is responsible when people don’t wear seat belts?

Question: Last week there was an auto accident that left one adult and three children dead. There were ...

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My Point of View: Democrats most likely to support families

Republicans talk a lot about “traditional family values,” while Democrats work to undergird family life with tangible resources.

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