Opinion

Guest column: Making connections for lasting partnerships

Throughout the month of June I had the pleasure of visiting with folks from across Southern Minnesota Initiative ...

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Live United: The Welcome Pantry will start in mobile form in July 

For the past year, I’ve been talking a lot about food insecurity. Yes, you can imagine me saying ...

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Ask SCORE: Freelancing: A great strategy but needs to be treated like the business it is

Many of our SCORE clients start their business as a “freelancer.” That process is a great starter idea ...

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My Point of View: Albert Lea is a great place to meet candidates this summer

We simply have a great summer of local politics ahead. The first official day of summer has happened ...

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Ask a Trooper: Air bags only work properly if seat belt is on 

Question: I really liked your recent article about the dangers of putting your feet up on the dash ...

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Live United: Giving to be inclusive

My daughter has been trying to decide what to do with her Share money from her allowance. Her ...

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Stage Right: Seeing a classic brought to life on ACT stage

Growing up as the daughter of Geri McShane, beloved community member and writer for the Albert Lea Tribune, ...

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Ask a Trooper: Are buses required to stop before train tracks?

Ask a Trooper by Troy Christianson Question: I have noticed that some of the local express shuttle buses ...

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Ask SCORE: Small businesses continue caution for future

Over the past month we saw a focus on what some call “Small Business Month.” This is a ...

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Ask a Trooper: What do I do if I see a wrong-way driver?

Question: It seems there are far too many wrong way drivers.  On four-lane and two-lane roadways, what do ...

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Live United: Validation of moving in the right direction in community

Recently, I spent a few days in Madison, Wisconsin, for a four-day regional United Way Conference. This conference ...

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My Point of View: There is a lot on the line in the upcoming elections

Over the past few months, the Republican Party has been endorsing a number of phenomenal candidates for offices ...

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Senate Report: Some successes, many unmet priorities

This last May marked the end of my first legislative session as your senator, and it has been ...

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April Jeppson: Try to look for the good in all situations

I am so happy that we have made it to June; I just want to hum and sing ...

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Live United: United Way staff actively looking for grant funding 

The kids are out of school, ball games are happening every night and the tractors are out in ...

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