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Free speech?
Americans who are shaking their heads over a Russian judge’s decision to jail three young women because of ...
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It would be funny if it weren’t sad
Some of the news we report here at the Herald is tragic, some is humorous. A lot of ...
FEATURE SPOT -- COLUMN
Low turnout means primaries must change
It’s said that the world belongs to those who show up. It follows that Minnesota’s 2012 general-election ballot ...
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Preventing bullying first requires definition
We are much in need of an authoritative, clear definition of “bullying.”
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Real concern or early sign of becoming crotchety?
Because the family was out of town, I have been cooking whatever I want for supper this week. ...
FEATURE SPOT -- COLUMN
Expand palettes to include health beets
I just pulled up the first of my golden yellow beets. I love trying new things and at ...
Al Batt
Poison ivy: It’s wherever you might want to be
My neighbor says that he doesn’t mind when names escape him nearly as much as he minds how ...
Columnists
Alcorn: Put focus on victims of sexual abuse
Two names from Pennsylvania in recent news coverage should shamefully remind us of the same lesson, which is ...
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Health on a college budget
Now that it is August, the big search for college dorm room supplies is in full swing. ...
FEATURE SPOT -- COLUMN
Editorial: County board needs to balance the load
News that the state of Minnesota has reduced Mower County’s share of aid payments by $400,000 for next ...
Adam Harringa
Check out what Tuesdays on Main has to offer
My wife and I strolled past Tuesdays on Main yesterday evening after a stop at El Mariachi, and ...
Al Batt
Needed now: Cell phone app that cools the hot air
Alex Johnston of Albert Lea told me that he had obtained an iPhone. A cellphone is very important ...
Columnists
Alcorn: Chick-fil-A misspeaks on same-sex marriage
Chick-fil-A president and chief operating officer, Dan Cathy, made a mistake, I feel, when he opined: “I think ...
FEATURE SPOT -- COLUMN
Poll: Is rent too high in Austin?
Is the local housing market on the rebound? Are there not enough rental properties in Austin? Look for ...
SportsPlus
Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – January 18
The Cleveland Cavaliers (34-6) take the court against the Minnesota Timberwolves (22-19) as 6.5-point favorites on Saturday, January…
Buy Tickets for Nashville Predators vs. Minnesota Wild on January 18
The Nashville Predators’ Jonathan Marchessault and the Minnesota Wild’s Matthew Boldy will be two of the best players…
Brock Faber Player Prop Bets for the Wild vs. Predators Game – January 18
Brock Faber and the Minnesota Wild face the Nashville Predators on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM…
Marco Rossi Player Prop Bets for the Wild vs. Predators Game – January 18
Marco Rossi will be on the ice Saturday when his Minnesota Wild meet the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone…
Matthew Boldy Player Prop Bets for the Wild vs. Predators Game – January 18
Matthew Boldy will be in action when the Minnesota Wild and Nashville Predators play on Saturday, January 18,…