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CVRC: Look for signs of teen dating violence
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Unfortunately, teen dating violence is too common of an experience in ...
Columnists
Ask a Trooper: Alcohol takes time to leave the body
Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: After a night of drinking with my friends, I was arrested ...
Al Batt
Al Batt: Goldfinch migrates a short distance
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting: Duane has the itis. I don’t think there is such a thing ...
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Full Circle: Determination breeds the will to succeed
By 1921, Wallace Lee McLaughlin had remodeled the old Hormel Provisions Market into a modern day grocery store. ...
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Others’ Opinion: Don’t lighten elders’ income tax load
The baby boomer generation’s sway at the Minnesota statehouse has been evident since legislators began beefing up school ...
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Ask a Trooper: Yield laws require drivers’ focus, attention
Question: This question is about the right of way at an uncontrolled and controlled intersection. I am an ...
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School funding law shows favoritism
If a furnace in an Edina or Stillwater school suddenly dies, the districts can raise residents’ property taxes ...
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A plunge for a cause; Reporter Trey Mewes reflects on his jump at Plunging for Pink over the weekend, pink hat and all
Over the past four years, I’ve had the pleasure of serving Mower County as a reporter at the ...
Education
Others’ Opinion: State has critical need for school counselors
The list of challenges confronting many Minnesota students is long and getting longer. Academically, they must choose between ...
Best Bets
Best Bets: Plunge, ride to kick off PTTP
Austin is ready to start fighting cancer this weekend, and there are many events to get community members ...
Columnists
Ask a Trooper: Drivers should be wary of black ice
Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: Trooper Troy, what is black ice, how does it form? Answer: ...
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Others’ Opinion: Change the state’s rural-vs.-metro mentality
Even though it’s early in the 2015 legislative session, it’s interesting to see so much attention being paid ...
Al Batt
Al Batt: Growing up where the hottest spice is ketchup
Echoes from the Hartland Loafers’ Club Meeting: I’ve always wanted to be a jockey. You’re too big to ...
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YMCA Winter Masquerade Ball; Boys Nerf Night
The YMCA is hosting a Winter Masquerade Ball this year. It will include fun masks, a craft table, ...
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Eric Weerts: Being a funeral director is a calling to serve
Sir William Gladstone, retired teacher and officer of the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom said it best, ...
SportsPlus
January 12 NHL TV Schedule: TV Channel, Start Times & Live Streaming Options
The Minnesota Wild versus the Vegas Golden Knights is one of many compelling options on today’s NHL slate.…
Best Bets, Odds for Vikings vs. Rams – Wild Card Round
The Minnesota Vikings (14-3) will clash with the Los Angeles Rams (10-7) in the NFC Wild Card Round…
Where to Watch Vikings vs. Rams Wild Card Round on TV or Streaming Live – Jan. 13
The NFC Wild Card round of the NFL Playoffs will see the Minnesota Vikings (14-3) and Los Angeles…
How to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Sunday, January 12
Ranked squads will be on Sunday’s college basketball schedule in 16 games, including the Texas Longhorns playing the…
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Sunday, January 12
There are five games on the college basketball schedule on Sunday that feature a ranked team. That includes…