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Guest column: Groups working on child care shortage

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

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My Point of View: What do you hope to see after elections?

We just shared an amazing and well-run campaign during this midterm election in Minnesota. This 2022 election included ...

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Live United: Come join the roller coaster of fun with the United Way

What a roller coaster of a week! First, I received a phone call from a reader requesting a ...

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Guest column: Developing a plan for growth for the future

Over the years of serving as president of Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), I have noticed that foundations, ...

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Ask a Trooper: Are smoked, tinted headlights allowed in Minn.?

Ask a Trooper by Troy Christianson Question: I was wondering what the state guidelines are regarding smoked or ...

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My Point of View: State’s DFL candidates will stand up for rural interests

We have a stark choice on Nov. 8, and the DFL is the party that decisively backs rural ...

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Guest column: Dedicated to being the area’s public servant

Growing up on a dairy farm in southern Minnesota, I learned the importance of hard work and responsibility. ...

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Live United: Ethical storytelling and sharing the impact of efforts

Often my readers tell me they enjoy the stories, the snippets about my children, about my personal life ...

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Guest column: Willing to roll up sleeves, get work done

Greetings, my name is Brad Edwin, and I’m very excited about having the opportunity to represent you again. ...

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Guest column: Wise reform is needed in government

It has been a real honor and joy to be your legislator over the last few years. One ...

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Guest column: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month nationwide

Every 16 minutes in the United States on average, a woman is murdered by her current or former ...

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My Point of View: Keep local representation, get new leaders at the state

My Point of View by Aaron Farris With less than two weeks until election day, the choice at ...

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Ask a Trooper: Any laws about grass clippings on roads? 

Ask a Trooper by Troy Christianson Question: This summer I sent you an email asking about the legality ...

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Live United: United Way starting new Christmas adoption program

Casino Night appears to have been a hit! Our celebrity dealers enjoyed themselves, we had beautiful silent auction ...

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My Point of View: Voters, study the candidates 

We elect our representatives for Senate District 23 and House districts 23A and 23B to improve our area ...

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