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Amendment costly for taxpayers
As Minnesotans ponder the proposed constitutional amendment on photo voter IDs, one issue that's rarely included in the ...
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City working well with new businesses
On Tuesday, the Herald reported that an unnamed developer is interested in buying two lots directly west of ...
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The soul and power of Alison Scott coming to Austin
Alison Scott is the strongest voice to come out of Minneapolis in many years, and her soulful, organic ...
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One big question
Although it’s over in Albert Lea, the Chamber of Commerce-sponsored legislative forum next Saturday would be worth the ...
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Apples: Getting to the core of healthy eating
Get to the core of healthy eating by taking a fresh look at apples. Your Hy-Vee produce department ...
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Poll: Who will you vote for, Walz or Quist?
If the election were today, which candidate for U.S. House, Minnesota District 1 would you vote for?
Al Batt
Chicken dairy was short-lived
I was at an eatery in a small town where four out of five people make up 80 ...
Columnists
Alcorn: Same-sex marriage is a philosophical impossibility
You can indeed put a square peg into a round hole—if the peg is small enough that its ...
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Paramount is affordable fun
Each year the Austin Area Commission for the Arts provides high quality arts, cultural, and entertainment events for ...
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Why all the hoopla over iPhone 5?
For a lot of people, this is a big day: Apple released the iPhone 5.
Editorials
Follow Hormel’s lead
Hormel Foods Corp. announced on Tuesday it was donating $5,000 each to the Salvation Army and Meals on ...
Adam Harringa
Herald and KSMQ to air three debates
Austin should have plenty of opportunities to get to know candidates for local office before Election Day on ...
Al Batt
Man does not live by bread alone
1. Man does not live by bread alone. He needs peanut butter, too.
Columnists
Opinion: New ‘Holton School’ would provide history lesson
If the Austin School Board makes a final decision to name the new school for I.J. Holton — ...
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Paramount serving up a little country
The Historic Paramount Theatre will get countrified this weekend when the Austin Area Commission for the Arts presents ...
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Will Matthew Boldy Score a Goal Against the Predators on January 18?
Will Matthew Boldy find the back of the net when the Minnesota Wild take on the Nashville Predators…
Will Joel Eriksson Ek Score a Goal Against the Predators on January 18?
When the Minnesota Wild play the Nashville Predators on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET, will Joel Eriksson Ek…
Will Marco Rossi Score a Goal Against the Predators on January 18?
On Saturday at 8:00 PM ET, the Minnesota Wild square off with the Nashville Predators. Is Marco Rossi…
Will Ryan Hartman Score a Goal Against the Predators on January 18?
When the Minnesota Wild take on the Nashville Predators on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET, will Ryan Hartman…
Jonathan Marchessault Injury Status – Predators vs. Wild Injury Report January 18
As they get ready to meet the Minnesota Wild (27-14-4) on Saturday, January 18 at Bridgestone Arena, with…