Opinion

Sarah Stultz: Do you know anyone like Fred in your life?

Nose for News by Sarah Stultz This past weekend I finished a book that my book club was ...

Opinion

My Point of View: Vote is going to come back to bite us in rural America

I still believe in rural America. Rural America is where I live and where I’m from.

Opinion

Al Batt: Thistlebottom’s Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom moment

There are legions of famous Minnesotans, and that includes you.

Opinion

Ask a Trooper: Tips for safety with trains, railroad tracks while driving

Question: Every once in a while, I notice some vehicles stop in the road at the railroad tracks ...

Columnists

Live United: It’s the season of giving at the United Way of Freeborn County

When we announced to our volunteers that Rosemary and Jonah were moving, we decided to host a goodbye ...

Opinion

My Point of View: We owe much to this country’s veterans

As Veterans Day approaches, on behalf of the Freeborn County Republican Party and our community, I give you ...

Opinion

Sarah Stultz: Daylight saving time — love it or hate it?

I’ve been one that always rolls with the punches of daylight saving time, and usually I feel a ...

Opinion

Al Batt: Ripening in an Oklahoma fast-food drive-thru

“Oklahoma, where the wind comes sweeping down the plain, and the waving wheat can sure smell sweet, when ...

Opinion

Ask a Trooper: Tips for seat belts and air bags

Question: My vehicle is equipped with airbags. Do I need to wear my seat belt?

Opinion

Live United: The beautiful chaos of giving at this time of year each year

Every year, there’s a noticeable shift in the fall. I used to think it was tied to the ...

Opinion

April Jeppson: Season brings lots of opportunity, warmth

It’s November in Minnesota, and it’s that weird time of year where Mother Nature can’t make up her ...

Opinion

Guest column: Supporting ambitions of small towns

In a small town — like my hometown Kiester — everyone knows everyone, and most people want to ...

Opinion

My Point of View: Committed to ensuring voices are heard and needs are met

As voters head to the polls, it’s important to consider the kind of representation we need in southern ...

Opinion

Guest column: It’s time for school board to be more engaged

If you don’t know me yet, my name is Angie Hoffman. I currently serve on the Albert Lea ...

Opinion

Guest column: Students should be at core of every decision made

Election Day is approaching quickly. I encourage everyone that is eligible to vote to do their research, then ...

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