Opinion

Al Batt: It rained tiny Halloween pumpkins that bit me

There was something in the air. I was trying to weave my day into a seamless garment when ...

Opinion

Live United: An open invite from United Way to area nonprofit leaders

As a leader of nonprofits, I feel it’s United Way’s role to find ways to support other nonprofits ...

Opinion

April Jeppson: Don’t forget to always look for the glimmers

I try to get out of the office every day. There are many days where I walk into ...

Opinion

Ask a Trooper: Rules for stop arm use on school buses

Question: Hello, we read your column every week. I’ve noticed more often lately on numerous occasions that when ...

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Al Batt: Fall is the time to schedule a pumpkin spice colonoscopy

I saw a grizzly bear caterpillar. It’s going to be a brutal winter.

Opinion

My Point of View: Top reasons to vote Republican this election

When Elon Musk bought Twitter, we learned how much government has been suppressing freedom of speech. Many prominent ...

Opinion

Sarah Stultz: Disparaging comments left a bad taste

Last week I had the opportunity to interview a couple who is preparing to open a new Abelardo’s ...

Opinion

Live United: Transitions and learning to use the electric pallet jack

Over the past year, I’ve trained several people how to use the electric pallet jack that we use ...

Opinion

Stage Left: Get ready to laugh with ACT’s ‘Drinking Habits’

“Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive.” This 1808 quote from a ...

Opinion

April Jeppson: A village is needed to help in the workplace

I was able to attend a work conference this week. I had the pleasure of traveling to Eau ...

Columnists

Sarah Stultz: We can find joy even in life’s hardest times

This past weekend I attended a women’s conference for my church that centered around finding joy in life.

Opinion

Al Batt: My buttonholes were due for a major upgrade

We could all use an upgrade.

Columnists

Guest column: Supporting the local foods economy and help preserve the system

This time of year, the farmers’ markets in southern Minnesota are rich with vegetables, bread, meat, jam, honey ...

Opinion

My Point of View: We need a functioning government to represent us

Republicans’ vision for the country keeps getting darker and darker.

Opinion

Senate Report: A better future for all Minnesotans

The fall season is here, both literally and in our political landscape. As we transition into this new ...

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