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Poll: What should the U.S. do about the conflict in Ukraine?
Editorials
Others’ Opinion: Even modest property tax reform is a definite plus
As many previous statehouse politicians learned to their sorrow, local property taxes are hard to control from the ...
Al Batt
Al Batt: Winter has two faces —both frozen
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting: I lost my wedding ring. Oh, no. Do you know where you ...
Editorials
Use your indicator
There are very few things on a modern-day automobile that are installed without some purpose. To our knowledge ...
Editorials
Our Opinion: Teacher exams not one-size-fits-all
Prospective teachers in Minnesota may soon have one less hurdle to jump before becoming licensed. The Minnesota House ...
Editorials
Our Opinion: Farm bill changes coming in 2015
We were glad to see the leaders in Washington finally passed a much-overdue farm bill. Moreover, it’s good ...
Editorials
Our Opinion: Congrats to AHS gymnasts
It’s tough to balance academics and athletics in high school, but the Austin High School Packer gymnastics team ...
Editorials
Our Opinion: Travel advisories issued for a reason
The blizzard that paralyzed much of Austin, Mower County and southeastern Minnesota last Thursday and Friday was astounding. ...
Columnists
Olson: Public education offering up smiles
Generally, when out and about one tends to hear plenty of barking about the sorry state of public ...
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Government notices should stay in newspapers
In 1789, there was a healthy mistrust of government, so it was no wonder that one of the ...
Al Batt
Al Batt: Astrology makes economics seem exact
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting: My brother thinks he’s a snowblower. Did you take him to a ...
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Starting something new, together or apart, can be good for a marriage
QUESTION: We’ve been married a long time and are committed to our children, but we’re pretty disappointed with ...
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Be my valentine
Among the unique, maybe even babbling statements in the Bible is: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” ...
Columnists
The importance of social emotional development
Amy Baskin Director of community education and communication Social emotional development is a fundamental part of a child’s ...
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Other Opinion: Immigration compromise still possible for Congres
Last weekend, a handful of Republican congressmen tried to tamp down any new momentum for immigration reform. A ...
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Buy Tickets for Edmonton Oilers vs. Minnesota Wild on January 15
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Matthew Boldy Player Prop Bets for the Wild vs. Oilers Game – January 15
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Joel Eriksson Ek Player Prop Bets for the Wild vs. Oilers Game – January 15
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Marco Rossi Player Prop Bets for the Wild vs. Oilers Game – January 15
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Ryan Hartman Player Prop Bets for the Wild vs. Oilers Game – January 15
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