Al Batt
Al Batt: Sometimes I feel like my shadow is casting me
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting: “What did you do yesterday?” “Not a thing.” “How come?” “I quit ...
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In the bleak midwinter
Standing with a person who loves the outdoors, looking out the window at the snow drifts, whirling snow, ...
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Resources available for those who need home heating assistance
In response to the alarming spike in propane costs in our region, the Minnesota Department of Commerce recently ...
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Others Opinion: Obama touts the art of the possible
The grand legislative ambitions of the hope-and-change president are a distant memory now, replaced by a more pragmatic ...
Al Batt
Al Batt: Maturity is having no bubble wrap
Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting: “You’re just wasting your time.” “How am I doing that?” “By sitting ...
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Others’ Opinion: Federal immigration reform needed now
Our nation was built by people who came here in search of a better life. The five of ...
Best Bets
Best Bets: Eat, be merry, or plan to get married
It’s all good-spirited, family friendly fun this weekend through next week in Austin. Stuff the bellies. Listen to ...
Education
State session could be a Riverland opportunity
Adenuga Atewologun Riverland President The approaching 2013 legislative session has much at stake for Riverland Community College and ...
Business
Our opinion: Repeal business-to-business tax hike, keep the jobs
As the state Legislative session nears, Minnesotans should heed a move by Hormel Foods Corp. The Austin-based company ...
Editorials
Opinion: Jury is out on effectiveness of drug testing in schools
Americans have become accustomed to random drug tests on a number of fronts. Urinating in a cup is ...
Al Batt
Al Batt: Yoga – All is well that bends well
Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting: “I’m getting nowhere fast.” “Why do you say that?” “Because the GPS ...
Best Bets
Best Bets: Fundraising frenzy, and jazz cool-down
One of the biggest events of the county is set again to take the stage this weekend in ...
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Reading: The miracle way to discovery?
The present country of Algeria, that part of the country on the southern shore of the Mediterranean Sea, ...
Al Batt
Al Batt: A blizzard in honor of my birth
Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting: “You are one of the hardest-working men I know.” “I wish I ...
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Buy Tickets for Edmonton Oilers vs. Minnesota Wild on January 15
When the Edmonton Oilers meet the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center on Wednesday (the puck drops at…
Matthew Boldy Player Prop Bets for the Wild vs. Oilers Game – January 15
The Minnesota Wild, including Matthew Boldy, will be on the ice Wednesday against the Edmonton Oilers at Xcel…
Joel Eriksson Ek Player Prop Bets for the Wild vs. Oilers Game – January 15
Joel Eriksson Ek will be in action when the Minnesota Wild and Edmonton Oilers play at Xcel Energy…
Marco Rossi Player Prop Bets for the Wild vs. Oilers Game – January 15
Marco Rossi and the Minnesota Wild play the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday at 8:30 PM ET, at Xcel…
Ryan Hartman Player Prop Bets for the Wild vs. Oilers Game – January 15
The Minnesota Wild, including Ryan Hartman, will be on the ice Wednesday at 8:30 PM ET, facing the…