Best Bets
Best Bets: Entering into Easter weekend
One of the biggest holidays of the year is upon us, so it’s time to rejoice. Plenty of ...
Al Batt
Always starting on the right foot will atrophy the left
I have two wonderful neighbors — both named Bruce — who live across the road from each other. ...
FEATURE SPOT -- COLUMN
The solution in Palestine is …
To the “Palestinian-Israeli conflict” I find no simple answer or easy solution. Indeed, I wonder if there will ...
Austin Packers
Live Packers blog has given fans interactivity
A rolling list of text may not be the most exciting way to follow a sports game by ...
Editorials
Our Opinion: Packer pride
Congratulations and thanks to the Austin Packers boys basketball team, which has done the community proud this year.
FEATURE SPOT -- COLUMN
North Dakota governor should veto abortion limits
After losing badly at the polls in Mississippi and Colorado, proponents of life-begins-at-conception measures kept shopping for new ...
Editorials
Our Opinion: Worth another go
Daily Herald editorial One of elected officials’ top responsibilities is being able to effectively communicate with and listen ...
Austin Packers
Hulne: To win, Packers must retain focus
Well before the season started, the Packer boys basketball team was pretty clear about its main goal. The ...
Al Batt
Fast food tea is better than nothing
Echoes from the Loafer’s Club Meeting “I didn’t get any sleep. My wife twisted my nose all night.” ...
FEATURE SPOT -- COLUMN
Praying for the Pope
When the white smoke appeared, thousands of eager faithful below cheered. They turned to prayer for the new ...
Editorials
Put safety first
St. Patrick’s Day is coming this weekend, and Minnesota drivers haven’t done a good job of staying safe ...
Faith
Repinski: Pope puts Argentina on the map, but affects all believers
Argentina will forever — or at least for many years — be on the world map. The new ...
Al Batt
Small towns have endless corners
Hartland is near the hem of the state. Folks take the road less graveled to get here. The ...
FEATURE SPOT -- COLUMN
Poppe: Restoring fairness to tax system will create prosperity
In the wake of Minnesota’s updated economic forecast, Gov. Mark Dayton is set to release a supplemental budget ...
Columnists
Lincoln used the Bible
Abraham Lincoln was never a church member or expressed whatever theology he might have entertained in any systematic ...
SportsPlus
How to Watch the NBA Today, January 17
The Oklahoma City Thunder against the Dallas Mavericks is one game in particular to watch on a Friday…
NBA Best Bets: Knicks vs. Timberwolves Picks for January 17
Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves (21-19) are 3.5-point underdogs against Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks…
NBA Spread and Total Picks for Today, January 17
There are several strong matchups on today’s NBA schedule, including the Charlotte Hornets squaring off against the Chicago…
NFL Divisional Round Picks Against the Spread, Tips and Predictions
Wondering about the best against-the-spread bets in the Divisional round? Our choice, in terms of ATS, is Bills…
NFL Divisional Round Computer Predictions, Best Bets, Over/Under Picks
Wondering about the best wager in the Divisional round? Our choice, in terms of the point spreads, is…