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My Point of View: Democrats are focused on participation trophies for all

America is a beautiful country, rich with opportunity, resources, natural beauty and grit. We have not always gotten ...

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Guest Column: Keep fighting for our local newspapers

Guest Column by Amy Klobuchar On May 7 of last year, the Hastings Star Gazette printed its last ...

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Capitol Comments: If the goal is efficiency, state should keep exam station open

Not long ago, we all learned that the Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) agency is considering consolidation ...

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Guest Column: Do I need a license or permit for my business?

A question often asked of SCORE mentors is “Does my new business idea require a license or permit?” ...

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Ask a Trooper: There are many ways to be distracted

Question: What is being done about distracted driving? It seems like it is getting worse.

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My Point of View: Piling up wealth, like manure, is inefficient in the country

Does capitalism serve society or does society serve capital? After decades of Reagan’s influence and widening economic inequality, ...

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Guest Column: Teachers have been bright lights in dark year

I still have dreams about teaching, even though I retired a few years ago. Sometimes my dreams are ...

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Guest Column: A business plan is essential on many levels when getting started

A potential new small business CEO emailed me this week and asked for help in writing a business ...

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Ask a Trooper: When can a vehicle horn be used on the road?

Question: I noticed that the horn on my vehicle does not work. Is there a law that that ...

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My Point of View: Parable taught relates to local political parties, too

Spring and Easter’s positive feeling of anew remind me of my favorite parable I was taught in confirmation ...

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Guest Column: Making a difference in southern Minnesota

This past year has shown all of us what it means to serve others. Southern Minnesotans have stepped ...

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Guest Column: Factors surrounding reopening City Hall

The city of Albert Lea has been closed to non-appointment access for a year. Given the definition of ...

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Capitol Comments: Addressing the learning loss in children during pandemic

If there is one thing that is important to all of us — and personally very near and ...

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My Point of View: Congress should pass a practical system of voter ID

There is no time or place for discrimination of individuals who are not exactly like me. I am ...

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Ask a Trooper: How to protect yourself after selling your car

Ask a Trooper by Troy Christianson Question: If I sell my vehicle to a private party, what do ...

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