Opinion

Guest column: The goal of building strong communities — one industry and one business at a time

Those of us fortunate enough to live here know that Albert Lea-Freeborn County is a fabulous place to ...

Opinion

Are you a storyteller? You can write for the Tribune and get paid for it

Everyone loves a well-told story. Storytelling is the connection that bonds humanity and communities such as our own. ...

Columnists

Live United: Remember to fill your cup as you’re serving the community

The last month has been particularly challenging for our office. I’d even go so far to say that ...

Opinion

My Point of View: Republicans continue assault on democracy

This was written and submitted before Minnesota’s primary election. I hope you exercised your right to  vote. This ...

Opinion

Live United: Working to make sure all people have a voice, a chance

Alan Ariano is an actor who recently played the role of the Wizard in Wizard of Oz at ...

Opinion

My Point of View: Vote Dornink and Finstad in primary election Aug. 9

Every other week the local group that currently represents the Democrats and the Freeborn County Republicans share this ...

Opinion

Live United: United Way is looking for more volunteers to help

Live United by Erin Haag Kathy was one of the first people I met when I started my ...

Opinion

Ask a Trooper: Is it safe to place gas cans on extended carriers behind vehicles? 

Question: I see vehicles go by with extended carriers attached to their hitch with several full gas cans. ...

Columnists

Guest column: Early literacy promotes lifelong success

As summer days turn into evening, many parents pull out a book or two to read to their ...

Opinion

Guest column: How many Minnesotans read newspapers?

Minnesota is home to 14,000 lakes, 12,000 loons, 135,000 seasonal lake cabins and 3.9 million newspaper readers. Really? 

Opinion

My Point of View: Beware of voting for anyone who piggybacks off of Trump

Our choice on Aug. 9 to fill our open congressional seat is between a candidate who will defend ...

Opinion

Live United: Go forth and tell community members you’re proud of them

As I walked by a booth at Wind Down Wednesday, I waved hello to an acquaintance. She immediately ...

Opinion

Ask SCORE: Consumers have changed their shopping behavior. Is your business keeping up?

Ask SCORE by Dean Swanson As if the last few years haven’t been tumultuous enough for small business ...

Opinion

Guest column: Google and Facebook are threatening local news but there’s legislation that can save it

Thomas Jefferson famously declared, “Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without ...

Opinion

My Point of View: Campaigning on our merits

Our local group of Republican volunteers are many people to be very proud of. We are a growing ...

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