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Ask a Trooper: Can tires stick out from fenders on vehicles?

Question: How far can tires stick out from fenders on road worthy vehicles? My son put big fancy ...

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Live United: Choosing to give in your way 

This week, I was reading an HR manager advice column. I’ve found this to be valuable, as it ...

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Ask a Trooper: What are rules for honking horns in Minnesota?

Question: A friend recently told me that it’s illegal to honk your car horn in Minnesota (he showed ...

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Guest column: Manufacturing growing fast in Minnesota; opportunities are up

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

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Guest column: Get things done through hard work, together

I was born and raised on a dairy farm in central Minnesota, near the small town of Freeport. ...

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My Point of View: Top 10 reasons to vote Republican on Nov. 8

Republicans back our community’s law enforcement, veterans and emergency responders. Never again can we elect leaders who stand ...

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Live United: Don’t forget the stories, people who will benefit from fundraisers

We’ve been working hard to polish up the details and finalize our silent auction items, and make sure ...

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Ask a Trooper: What are the rules on dark window tint in Minnesota?

Question: I’m seeing more and more vehicles in Minnesota with dark tinted windows. I thought there was a ...

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Guest column: Social media may be fun, but for the facts, we still need newspapers

My love-hate relationship with social media stems mainly from the fact that I am a journalist who believes ...

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Guest column: Mental illnesses, discrimination and support

Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) is Oct. 3-8. It’s a time to raise awareness of mental illnesses, fight ...

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My Point of View: Republican Party always protects costs of the wealthy

Politics is not entertainment; it’s your life chances on the line.

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Stage left: Small-scale comedy with big heart

You’ll recognize here a typical Midwestern family. The stakes are just as domestic and familiar as those of ...

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Live United: Businesses stepping up to support the United Way

I always knew this fact, but I’ve been seeing it illustrated loud and clear in the past week. ...

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My Point of View: Republican candidates will bring a bright future to Minnesota

Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future. This is a great derivative of the popular ...

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Guest column: Election officials are your friends, neighbors

When I think about Nov. 8, I feel excited, not anxiety ridden. From my years of experience as ...

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