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Opinion: Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus

Eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York’s Sun, and the quick response was ...

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Lookback: Here comes Santa Claus

By Tim Ruzek A train whistle sounded in the distance in December 1926 at Austin’s east-side railyard, and ...

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Al Batt: By the numbers

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting My wife compares me to Brad Pitt. Really? Yeah, she says I ...

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Ask A Trooper: Distracted Driving can have tragic results

With the holidays upon us I wanted to share a message about distracted driving. Here is some information ...

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Guest Commentary: Reflecting on 2024 at Austin Public Schools

By Dr. Joey Page Austin Public Schools Superintendent As we reflect on 2024 and look ahead to the ...

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The Wide Angle: Something smells funny

Christmas is nearly here and in some cases, depending on when you’re reading this exactly, perhaps it’s already ...

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Peggy Keener: The holiday treat that never retreats – ever!

Fruitcake factoid. All fruitcakes are not created equal. I discovered this early on as a small child when ...

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Our Opinion: Concentrate on your mental health this coming year

We’re just a few short days from Christmas and after that a new year. Running up to that ...

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APS Column: Special Education Department undergoes program review

By Sheri Willrodt Executive Director of Special Services As part of our continuous improvement process, Austin Public Schools ...

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Sarah Lysne: A Poem for Christmas

Evergreen, symbol of everlasting life. Boughs curved like arms reaching to heaven, as if rejoicing with us. Merry ...

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Lookback: Back on the ice — Part 2

By Tim Ruzek Ice skating near downtown Austin continued after the popular Furtney rink on the river closed ...

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Sen. Gene Dornink: Putting Minnesotans first

Friends and neighbors, 2024 only has a few days left, and then another year is in the history ...

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Evie Mohrfeld: Travel season wraps up, looking to 2025

As  our  2024 year of travel comes to a close, we are still sharing photos of the beautiful ...

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Thumbs up, thumbs down

Thumbs up for giving this time of year. There are plenty of organizations that are giving back to ...

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Our Opinion: Battle against scammers requires local vigilance

The advancement of technology has given us a lot of opportunities to further enhance our lives. Unfortunately, it ...

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