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Other’s opinion: Don’t pull the plug on e-pulltabs
The Free Press, Mankato A hastily-approved plan by the DFL-controlled House to eliminate electronic pulltab charitable gambling should be halted before it decimates the budgets ...
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Other’s opinion: Do we really need pandemic politics?
The Free Press, Mankato, Minn. It seems the tone of our local, state and national politics on the pandemic will be with us even as ...
by Tribune News Service, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 6:09 pm
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Other’s opinion: Beefing up farm conservation programs should draw support
The Free Press, Mankato A renewed focus on conservation programs to convert sensitive farmland to wetlands and grasslands is the best way to provide additional ...
by Tribune News Service, Wednesday, April 14, 2021 6:30 am
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Other’s opinion: U.S. can do more to share COVID vaccine with the world
The Free Press, Mankato Few would argue with President Joe Biden’s pledge to ensure there are enough COVID-19 vaccine doses available to get the country ...
by Tribune News Service, Saturday, April 10, 2021 6:30 am
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Other’s opinion: Filibuster: Reform voting to serve voters
The Free Press, Mankato The filibuster is busting American democracy. The arcane rules of procedure in the U.S. Senate at one time had a purpose ...
by Tribune News Service, Wednesday, March 31, 2021 6:30 am
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Other’s opinion: Sexual Assault: Legislature must change rape law
The Free Press, Mankato The Minnesota Legislature should act quickly to fix a flaw in sexual assault laws in Minnesota that allow rapists to escape ...
by Tribune News Service, Saturday, March 27, 2021 6:30 am
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Other’s opinion: Ash Borer: Prepare now to save later
The Free Press, Mankato The emerald ash borer is coming — almost certainly already here — and it’s time to prepare. Mankato and North Mankato ...
by Tribune News Service, Wednesday, March 10, 2021 6:30 am
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Other’s opinion: Capitol attack: Further investigation needed
The Free Press, Mankato The first Senate hearing on the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol highlighted a series of intelligence missteps, failures of ...
by Tribune News Service, Saturday, March 6, 2021 6:30 am
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Other’s Opinion: Broadband: Robust investment needed in rural areas
The Free Press, Mankato Agreement between Republicans and Democrats at the Minnesota Legislature for robust investment in broadband is win-win for rural and outstate Minnesota. ...
by Tribune News Service, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 6:30 am
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Other’s opinion: Health Care: Allow prescription imports from Canada
The Free Press, Mankato, Minn. Longtime Republican member of Congress Gil Gutknecht was considered a rebel in his party when he proposed making it legal ...
by Tribune News Service, Saturday, February 27, 2021 6:30 am
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Other’s opinion: Congress should improve Affordable Care Act
The Free Press (Mankato) The special enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act is underway for the next three months, offering the opportunity for Americans ...
by Tribune News Service, Wednesday, February 24, 2021 6:30 am
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Other’s opinion: Suicide call centers’ opening is timely
The Free Press First and foremost, you should know that feeling somewhat gloomy right now is perfectly understandable. The continuing pandemic, daily struggles and a ...
by Tribune News Service, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 6:30 am
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Other’s opinion: Balance vaccine ethical choices
The Free Press, Mankato The severity of the COVID-19 virus has created the daunting task of medical providers and health-care policy leaders deciding who might ...
by Tribune News Service, Saturday, February 13, 2021 6:30 am
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Other’s opinion: Ethanol: Eliminate the waivers to renewable rules
The Free Press, Mankato We think it’s fair to say the Biden administration will not be cozying up to “Big Oil” anytime soon. That’s good ...
by Tribune News Service, Wednesday, February 10, 2021 6:30 am
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Other’s opinion: Vaccine misinformation must be eradicated
The Free Press, Mankato Misinformation can be deadly. If the public is exposed to anti-vaccine information and too many people believe it and don’t get ...