Opinion

Guest column: Recognizing partners that made 2022 a success

At the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) our motto is collaborating for regional vitality, and we do our ...

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Al Batt: Nothing says Christmas like lip lilac and a fruitcake

Lip lilac, visage violet or mug holly.

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My Point of View: There’s a lot to celebrate and a lot of work still to do, too

Hanukkah has begun, winter (officially) starts today, Christmas will be celebrated all weekend long, Kwanzaa will begin soon ...

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Guest column: Helping people with disabilities live safely

For so many people, the holidays mean a break from routine — and while many look forward to ...

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Ask a Trooper: Are the yellow speed signs enforceable?

Question: Are yellow speed signs in curves or busy locations enforceable? I’ve seen 60 mph white speed limit ...

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Live United: We are all really just the same when you stop and think

Nikolle told me a story yesterday that I knew I had to share. She received a call from ...

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My Point of View: Journalists are essential to freedom and human rights

I bought a copy of Eric Sevareid’s memoir “Not So Wild A Dream” (1946) a few years ago ...

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Ask a Trooper: Can equipment be on the bus with students?

Question: I am driving a bus full of band students to an event and I want to know ...

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Live United: It’s the last week to help with United Way’s Jingle program

This week, I’d like to share some of the family stories from Jingle, a holiday giving program.

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Guest column: Shop at local businesses all holiday season 

One of the Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce’s committees is the Chamber Business Education Collaborative (CBEC). As ...

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Ask a Trooper: What are the rules for plows on the roads in Minnesota?

Question: Last week, I noticed a truck with a snow plow blade on it. It took up the ...

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Ask SCORE: Start your planning now for Small Business Saturday for next year

Small Business Saturday (SBS) is an initiative created by Amex to help encourage consumers to shop small and ...

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Guest column: Congress must support new farm technologies

Changes in the agriculture industry over the past decade have created massive opportunities for American farmers, and Minnesota ...

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Stage Right: Start the Christmas season with “Elf” play

Christmastime is here, and I don’t know about you, but in our home, Christmas movies are a staple ...

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Live United: Response has been incredible in filling needs of community

She came in the door, concentrating on getting into her purse. She pulled out three mugs, two with ...

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