Opinion

Sarah Stultz: Newspapers are critical for keeping history

I went to an interview the other day for our next issue of Albert Lea Magazine.

Opinion

Memories: Remembering A&W Root Beer stand of 1955

I was 16 that summer and a carhop at the A&W Root Beer stand on South Broadway in ...

Opinion

When is it legal to use my car horn in Minnesota?

Question: Is it illegal to honk your car horn in Minnesota? My friends and family members drive by ...

Opinion

Live United: Getting ready for the United Way’s busiest time of the year

On Monday, I walked into the door after being out of the office for a whole week due ...

Opinion

Eye on the Arts: There’s lots to be entertained by in October

In this beautiful month of October there will be plenty of arts events to choose from!

Opinion

April Jeppson: Feel the weight lifted with a little painting

Well folks, I did it. I took the day off. I’m always thinking and even talking about how ...

Opinion

Sarah Stultz: It’s time to establish some new routines

On Monday I took my son to the dentist’s office.

Opinion

Al Batt: If something bites you and there’s nothing there, it’s fall

It was too dark too early too soon. Pumpkin spice lurked in a dark alley where hoodies make people ...

Opinion

My Point of View: What are Democrats really doing when they oppose school choice?

As COVID started, my wife and I decided to homeschool our children. Many families made the same decision ...

Columnists

Guest column: Creating a sense of belonging in southern Minnesota

Creating a sense of belonging in rural Minnesota can enhance the overall quality of life for everyone who ...

Opinion

April Jeppson: It was like visiting a village from a game

Last weekend my family went to the Renaissance Festival. I haven’t been to the one in Shakopee for ...

Opinion

Live United: Let others walk alongside you in the journey of grief

Grief is a sneaky, sneaky thing, and it can hit you at unexpected moments or hit you harder ...

Opinion

Ask a Trooper: What counts as eye protection on motorcycle?

Question: I read one of your articles about motorcyclists needing to wear eye protection. Do contacts qualify as ...

Opinion

My Point of View: More differences between Democrats and some Republicans

Gov. Walz signed a bill that provides free breakfast and lunch for Minnesota’s students. The signing of the ...

Opinion

Al Batt: I can no longer say this man is all his original parts

My body’s check engine light came on. Eventually, we become like our old car or aging house — fix, ...

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