Opinion

Guest column: How the postal service is failing Minnesota

My mom was born in 1932 and grew up outside Bourbon, Indiana, a tiny town in the northern ...

Columnists

Capitol Comments: Purple Star schools make the grade for military families

Recently, I read in the paper that five area veterans received a Quilt of Valor in a ceremony ...

Opinion

April Jeppson: The ocean was calling me again this week

I’m sipping hot cocoa on the balcony of a fifth-floor condo. This has been our home for the ...

Opinion

Ask a Trooper: Rules to follow when driving in roundabouts

Question: I have noticed that there are more aggressive actions being taken at roundabouts. Drivers are entering the ...

Health Updates

Senior strength: Skilled nursing for continued health

Guest column by Martha Jones Sichko Stroke, physical therapy or medical conditions are reasons why seniors may require ...

Opinion

My Point of View: A call to those attending the county GOP convention

We had a busy and productive caucus evening last month, despite it being the only winter weather we’ve ...

Opinion

Sarah Stultz: Let us do the work so you don’t always have to

On Monday I started my work day at 8:30 a.m. as I headed up to the Freeborn County ...

Opinion

Al Batt: Good night. Sleep tight. Don’t let the pillows bite.

Part of a human being is a human sleeping.

Opinion

April Jeppson: Applying lessons learned earlier in life

Earlier this week I had to deal with a situation. One of my staff members told me about ...

Opinion

Senate Report: Fixing the mistakes of the 2023 legislative session

Last week, we got the February budget forecast, which gives us a good idea of our state’s financial ...

Opinion

Ask a Trooper: Are mobile digital ads allowed?

Question: I have a question in regards to exploring a business idea that has to do with mobile ...

Opinion

Al Batt: No coupons? What are you, a billionaire or something?

What do you call someone born on Leap Day?

Opinion

Sarah Stultz: Who have been Albert Lea’s watchers of the lake?

Every year I’ve worked at the Tribune, I’ve looked forward to receiving the phone call letting us know ...

Opinion

My Point of View: Why would Rep. Finstad vote to shut down the USDA?

The Republican-controlled House of Representatives returned from a two-week vacation at the last minute to vote on a ...

Columnists

Guest column: Opportunities available in protective services

Iconic lawman Sargent Joe Friday was famous for saying, “Just the facts ma’am.” As we explore the field ...

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