Opinion

April Jeppson: The cold reminds us to appreciate warmth

And we have another beautiful day here in Minnesota … I said that in my best radio voice. ...

Opinion

Live United: Try to make rule-following a positive experience for all

Today’s article is the third in the series of “What my children told me to write.” So far ...

Columnists

Ask a Trooper: Good tires are critical on any vehicle out on the road

Question: I have heard you talk about the importance of tires on your vehicle. Can you get this ...

Opinion

Al Batt: ‘WHAP!’ There was a flyswatter in the ointment

It was a fly year.

Opinion

Guest column: Customer service provides face of business

One of the Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce’s committees is the Chamber Business Education Collaborative. As introduced ...

Opinion

My Point of View: Actions of sacrifice show more than words usually do

What you love and believe in, you sacrifice for. That is a fundamental element of our human nature. ...

Opinion

Sarah Stultz: Community helps many endure challenges

I was taking photos at a car cruise for the class of 1973 Friday evening when I started ...

Opinion

Live United: Sometimes life can be like riding the fair’s Ring of Fire

This week, we’re continuing the article series based on what my children told me to write about: trying ...

Opinion

April Jeppson: Take time for things that make you happy

Last week I wrote about how I needed to try harder to take care of myself. We shouldn’t ...

Opinion

Senate Report: Nursing home funding flowing to facilities

Throughout the 2023 legislative session, I heard from local nursing homes about the dire situation they are facing. ...

Opinion

Al Batt: Fry me to the moon where no 2 snow cones are alike

I slipped the surly bonds of the unfair and leaped like a graceful gazelle onto the county fairgrounds.

Opinion

Sarah Stultz: Animals, rides and food at the fair this year

Nose for News by Sarah Stultz My husband and I ventured out to the Freeborn County Fair on ...

Opinion

Live United: United Way prepares to kick off annual campaign

Sometimes my kids ask me what I’m going to write about. They’ll give me suggestions. Often those suggestions ...

Opinion

April Jeppson: It’s important to refill our tanks daily

I attended the best conference last week. I love learning and being inspired so I don’t know if ...

Opinion

Ask a Trooper: How can I check if a car had a recall?

Question: I bought a used vehicle a while back. Where can I check to see if there have ...

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