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Ask a Trooper: The rules behind white lines on a highway

Question: What is the purpose of solid white lines, separating traffic moving in the same direction? Example: the ...

Columnists

Guest column: Fighting for farmers, rural opportunity is crucial

Last year, so many Americans found new appreciation for the work farmers and ranchers do to hold our ...

Opinion

Erin Haag: How can we live united in the area with school supplies?

Living United by Erin Haag There’s a popular video going around of a teacher explaining why she asks ...

Columnists

My Point of View: Vote for leaders who listen to scientists, are science literate

It was a gut punch to see meticulously-kept homes and fields violently clawed away by historic flooding that ...

Columnists

Ask a Trooper: How did Legionville get started in Minnesota?

Question: My son just got back from Legionville where he was selected to attend and will serve as ...

Columnists

Ask a Trooper: Am I required to wear shoes while driving?

Question: Is it illegal to drive barefoot in Minnesota?

Columnists

Senate Report: One bill, one vote needed in Minnesota

Now that session is over, I wanted to talk about one of the things I ran on: “one ...

Columnists

Guest Column: Continuing ed opportunities close to home

Continuing education in a business or profession is critical for future growth, but trainings can be difficult to ...

Columnists

Live United: Help share the joy of reading with children in community

My biggest hobby and way to relax is by reading. I read every day and can read for ...

Columnists

My Point of View: Why do conservatives detest the ideas behind socialism?

Today, I filled up a five-gallon can and, after spilling far more fuel than necessary, was reminded exactly ...

Columnists

Live United: The magic of local social service agencies living united

Some magic happened this past couple of weeks. I’ve been writing this story in my head as the ...

Columnists

Guest Column: Celebrating and taking care of our heroes

Earlier this month, I spent the Fourth of July with Minnesotans in Aurora, Gilbert, Ely, and Duluth. Across ...

Columnists

Ask a Trooper: What to do in Minnesota with junk vehicles?

Question: I junked two vehicles about 30 days ago and have only received one "Junk Certificate" in the ...

Columnists

My Point of View: Education critical for creating engaged citizens

Our Republican representatives are waging attacks on public education, which is a cornerstone of our country’s efforts to ...

Columnists

Senate Report: Budgets had many provisions to benefit area’s residents

It has been a productive week at the Capitol with many long nights and robust debates. We came ...

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