Opinion

My Point of View: The real reason for the loss of rural hospitals is not what Finstad says

In a column earlier this month, our congressman, Brad Finstad, blamed our loss of rural hospital services on ...

Opinion

Sarah Stultz: Man taught the value of education, heritage

When I first met Albert Lean John Smith in 2015, I remember being taken back by the successes ...

Opinion

April Jeppson: People come into our lives for a reason

Life is full of twists and turns, unexpected challenges and little miracles. One of the greatest mysteries, at ...

Opinion

Live United: Stories of giving, gratitude in week right before Christmas

There was a message on my voicemail the other day. A woman said she saw one of our ...

Opinion

Senate Report: Putting Minnesotans first at the Capitol

2024 only has a few days left, and then another year is in the history books. It is ...

Opinion

Memories: The lesser-known sequel of popular ‘Rudolph’

When I was a little girl, Santa Claus brought me “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” a book that I ...

Columnists

Sarah Stultz: Looking back at a year of reading again for fun

As the year begins to wind down, I’ve started thinking more about how my 2024 went.

Columnists

Al Batt: Nothing says ‘Merry Christmas’ like saying ‘Merry Christmas’

What child doesn’t love a tube of lip balm for Christmas?

Opinion

My Point of View: Let’s be honest about the outcome of the last election

“We’re the idiots,” former Obama adviser Van Jones said during a recent interview that President-elect Trump is smarter ...

Opinion

Guest column: Gratitude for growth during 2024

Despite the holiday rush at the close of the year, I like to pause and reflect on the ...

Opinion

Live United: Generosity of the community makes programs possible

A little girl came into our winter gear distribution drive. She had just been there the week before ...

Opinion

April Jeppson: Trying to balance compassion, accountability

As someone who naturally wants to help and connect with others, I’ve found myself, more often than I’d ...

Columnists

Sarah Stultz: Navigating holidays after death of loved ones

The holidays can be a difficult time for parents who have lost children or anyone who has lost ...

Opinion

My Point of View: Campaign for District 23B representative was rewarding

My campaign for the Minnesota House of Representatives District 23B seat was an adventure. District 23B includes six ...

Opinion

Al Batt: Noses are red, fingers are blue. I like winter, how about you?

The wind blew another partridge out of a pear tree.

< Newer|Older >

SportsPlus

  • Construction Updates

  • Financials


  • Southern Minnesota News Collection