Opinion

Ask a Trooper: Are earplugs, headphones OK while driving?

Question: Is it legal to wear earplugs or headphones while driving a vehicle in Minnesota?

Columnists

Senate Report: City of Austin showcased at the Minnesota State Capitol

All Minnesota students should have access to a nutritious breakfast and lunch. However, legislation for the state government ...

Opinion

April Jeppson: Life is but a moment — enjoy it now

This year will be the third St. Patrick’s Day that my family will be celebrating while on vacation. ...

Columnists

Guest column: Celebrate newspapers and their efforts to record local history

Guest column by Jim Pumarlo Sandy Robinson and Ben Carlson were part of news reports in Minnesota’s newspapers. ...

Opinion

My Point of View: Defining every privilege as a right is surest way to lose rights

What is the role of government? Before deciding how to vote, we should at least be able to ...

Opinion

Guest column: Mom shares why hard does not equal bad

An accomplishment is something that is successful, or that is achieved after a lot of work or effort. ...

Opinion

Sarah Stultz: It’s March — time to daydream about warmth

It’s the middle of March in Albert Lea, and that means one thing for most families.

Opinion

Al Batt: Cargo pants — gateway to adventure or man’s purse pants?

I felt like I should be pulling a semitrailer.

Opinion

Stage Right: Make time for ‘Almost, Maine’

I previewed Albert Lea Community Theater’s production of “Almost, Maine” Wednesday night at the Marion Ross Performing Arts ...

Opinion

Capitol Comments: Reading Reset aims to improve our students’ literacy

The facts and figures are alarming. Only half of Minnesota students are reading at grade level. Half! It’s ...

Opinion

April Jeppson: Ready to make some memories on vacation

You will be happy to know that I have reservations secured for my upcoming trip. There were a ...

Opinion

Minnesota charities need e-tabs, e-tab revenue

Charities across Minnesota have heard a great deal of discussion about lawmakers possibly getting rid of electronic-pulltabs, better ...

Opinion

Nose for News: All that sugar finally caught up with me

Well, my friends, my sweet tooth has caught up with me.

Opinion

Al Batt: Mother turned tying necktie into a team roping event

I took a sales course early in my life.

Opinion

My Point of View: DFL making historic gains for people in rural Minnesota

The Minnesota Legislature has had an incredibly productive session so far, and the DFL is delivering for regular ...

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