Columnists
Ice cream, music and merriment coming to the park
By Roger Boughton Guest Columnist Spend an evening at the Bandshell Park this summer listening to good music ...
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Others’ Opinion: Wait for facts before judging soldier’s rescue
Is U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl a hero or a traitor? The question is dominating U.S. media, even ...
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Tax inequality is harmful for economy, workforce
The estate tax is one of the most progressive taxes around, so it’s curious to me that it’s ...
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Austin is coming together for a cure
People truly are coming together for the cure, as shown by the recent groundbreaking ceremony for the next ...
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Swim scholarships available
It is crucial that children possess fundamental swimming skills. We have full scholarship swim lesson spots available this ...
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Arc to say goodbye to employee
The Arc of Mower County We are very sad to report Crystal’s last day working at The Arc ...
Education
Graduation a time to celebrate hard work
On Friday night, June 6, 293 students will graduate from Austin High School. Thirteen of those students will ...
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Others’ Opinion: Minnesota can lead for more workplace fairness
It’s too soon to declare that the American women’s movement, begun in 1848 and revived in 1970, is ...
Al Batt
Al Batt: You can’t tell a brook by its clover
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting: Do you have a pen I could use? No. Then what’s that ...
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Thanks for promoting bike safety
Recognition is due to the Vision 2020 Bike-Walk Trail committee and volunteer event leader Dick Schindler for coordinating ...
Editorials
Our Opinion: Super Bowl LII bid took the right approach
Leaders in the Twin Cities and with the Minnesota Vikings deserve applause for their presentation before NFL officials ...
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U of M a key partner for ag industry
By Eric W. Kaler President of the University of Minnesota If this weekend’s forecast holds true, the planting ...
Al Batt
Al Batt: Bible study group walks on hands to save soles
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting: My sister just got married for the third time. All three of ...
Education
Early childhood development expert coming to Austin
In 2003, two economists from the Minnesota Federal Reserve Bank, Rob Grunewald and Art Rolnick, released a paper ...
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Others’ Opinion: Minnesota must boost transparency in campaign finance
The anti-abortion and anti-gun-control lobbies apparently are so powerful at the State Capitol that their mere threat to ...
SportsPlus
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Tuesday, January 14
Ranked teams are on the Tuesday college basketball schedule for nine games, including the Mississippi State Bulldogs playing…
January 14 NHL TV Schedule: TV Channel, Start Times & Live Streaming Options
The Vancouver Canucks and the Winnipeg Jets hit the ice for one of many compelling matchups on the…
Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Tuesday, January 14
The Tuesday college basketball slate has plenty of quality competition on the docket. Our computer model has suggested…
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Tuesday, January 14
Tuesday’s college basketball schedule includes nine games featuring a ranked team in play. Among those games is the…
How to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Tuesday, January 14
Top 25 teams will hit the court across four games on Tuesday’s college basketball schedule. That includes the…