Opinion

Guest column: Schools should have the option of posting public notices on their websites

Public schools have a long tradition of informing the public about school board actions and education issues. For ...

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My Point of View: Noem’s story about shooting dog was an appeal to Trump

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is right. There’s “No Going Back.”

Opinion

Capitol Comments: Student literacy is in crisis; why isn’t this a state priority?

Literacy was my passion as a first-grade teacher, and it’s still my passion. I absolutely loved teaching reading! ...

Opinion

April Jeppson: Pursue the things that make you happy

Every Little Thing by April Jeppson I know that I’m influenced by color, so if the palette speaks ...

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Guest column: Give the gift of farmland to help benefit rural Minnesota

Late last year, a gift of incredible magnitude was made to benefit the future of rural communities across ...

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Guest column: Memories of bygone school buildings

Recently, when I drove past the site of Albert Lea’s original junior high school, senior high, Cap Emmons ...

Opinion

Sarah Stultz: People say 40 is now the new 30, right?

By some people’s standards, I have a big birthday Wednesday, though as I’ve approached the big day, it ...

Columnists

My Point of View: Government should prioritize fiscal prudence

In times of soaring inflation and economic uncertainty, discussions about taxes and spending become more relevant than ever. ...

Columnists

Al Batt: Hickory Dickory Doc, impetigo ran up the block (head)

We were old enough to be in school, but not much older than that. One of us contracted ...

Opinion

Senate Report: Senate approves bipartisan legislation to support Minn.’s veterans and military members

Supporting our Minnesota veterans and military members is not a partisan issue, and the Senate’s passage of the ...

Opinion

Ask a Trooper: Can I prevent my car from hydroplaning?

Question: I know it has been extremely dry, but with the anticipation of “April showers” can you talk ...

Opinion

April Jeppson: What a difference a little perspective makes

I had a big day today. As a youth, this would have been similar to a final exam ...

Opinion

My Point of View: Access to abortion makes it safer to go through pregnancy

One thing I remember about my grandmother is her perception that husbands used to be able to cheat ...

Opinion

Al Batt: I love cashiers and those little checkout dividers

My right sock was on its last leg.

Opinion

Sarah Stultz: The mystery of the missing picnic table

Nose for News by Sarah Stultz Toward the end of last week, we realized that the custom-made picnic ...

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