Opinion

Live United: Help us help others through difficult challenges of life

My daddy wasn’t in the best of health when I was in my teens and early twenties. It’s ...

Opinion

Senate Report: Resources for people affected by flooding

Heavy rains across the state have caused extensive flooding, resulting in destruction, damage and heartache for many families. ...

Opinion

Sarah Stultz: Third of July Parade a magical time for many

As long as I’ve lived in Albert Lea, the Fourth of July has been one of my favorite ...

Opinion

My Point of View: National farm policy should reflect our shared values

Our member of Congress, Brad Finstad, serves the interests of the biggest farmers to the detriment of everyone ...

Opinion

Al Batt: I’ve been to about half of everywhere, man

The water hit like thousands of tiny bricks being flung at me with incredible accuracy. I was being ...

Opinion

Ask a Trooper: Smoked tail lights are illegal on vehicles in all 50 states

Question: Are smoked tail lights illegal in Minnesota?

Opinion

Stage Left: ACT’s ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ is on equal footing with large scale productions

Said simpler, we are so fortunate to have such talented and hard-working volunteer actors, singers, dancers, musicians, directors, ...

Opinion

April Jeppson: Dare to do mighty things throughout this life

This week my husband and I had the joy of taking our children to our alma mater. I ...

Opinion

Live United: Join in the creation of magic in this great community

“You know what the problem with this world is? Everyone wants a magical solution to the problem, and ...

Opinion

Capitol Comments: Theft under gov’t watch unacceptable

Have you ever had something of yours stolen or been cheated out of money? How did that make ...

Opinion

My Point of View: It’s going to be an exciting summer for the local GOP

From downpours at the parade to picnics and the primaries, the summer of the 2024 elections is going ...

Opinion

Memories: Recycling now is quite different from past

I remember when plastic bags first came into everyday usage about 60 years ago. My mother-in-law would wash ...

News

Al Batt: What do you want, sleepyhead, worms or waffles today?

We yawn when we’re tired, bored, hungry or stressed. Theories say yawning wakes the brain, cools the brain ...

Opinion

Sarah Stultz: Upcoming play sparked a beautiful memory

I remember it clearly as if it were yesterday. As I rode with my grandmother in her dark ...

Opinion

Live United: Where’s the next generation of people to carry the torch?

We have a veteran that visits the pantry. At 93 years old, he’s shared his story with us. ...

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