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APS Column: Austin Public Schools and Infinite Campus Early Warning System (EWS)
By Corey Haugen Director of Information Services In the ever-evolving landscape of education, identifying and supporting students at ...
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Our Opinion: Supporting those bringing something new to downtown
In case you haven’t noticed, there’s been some extra life injected into the Main Street area, contributing to ...
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What Americans think about Trump and Musk’s plans for the federal government: AP-NORC poll
WASHINGTON — Americans see the federal government as rife with corruption, inefficiency and red tape — but they’re ...
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Thumbs up, thumbs down
Thumbs up for progress. There may not have been any dirt thrown, but the sentiment was clear when ...
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Lookback: Mamie worked alone on her family farm along Cedar
By Tim Ruzek At age 64, Mamie Sheldon still was milking seven cows and gathering eggs from 200 ...
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Evie Mohrfeld: Looking back at a truly rosy trip to famous parade
Our hearts go out to all affected by the fires in Southern California. On Jan. 2, our Evie’s ...
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Letter to the Editor: Pay attention to work of elected representatives in Washington
I encourage all citizens of Mower County to pay close attention to what your elected representatives are doing ...
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Sen. Gene Dornink: Back to work
Friends and neighbors, The 2025 legislative session is underway, and both chambers are already making history. Due to ...
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Jamey Helgeson: Warm up this winter at people First Aktion Club’s Soup and Chili Supper
People First Aktion Club invites you to their annual Soup and Chili Supper on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, ...
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Our Opinion: Area causes are the definition of team
Each and every year, we all find a way to applaud the work and money raised at the ...
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Ask A Trooper: Bicyclists must slow at stop signs
By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: I have seen numerous times where a bicyclist will not stop at a ...
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Al Batt: Songs with meaning
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I think I’ve found the problem with your car. It’s the frammydoos. ...
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Jena DeMoss: What’s on the menu for 2025?
The New Year is a great time to reset and focus on feeling your best. It’s when many ...
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The Wide Angle: Frigid temps can offer perspective
Unless you missed the current weather updates on Facebook by people taking pictures of thermometers and dashboard readouts, ...
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Our Opinion: Share your good news
We sit in a unique position as a newspaper in a rural area like ours. We have a ...
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How to Watch the NBA Today, January 25
On a Saturday NBA menu that features 14 competitive matchups, the Houston Rockets against the Cleveland Cavaliers is…
How to Pick the Wild vs. Flames Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 25
Searching for best bets for the upcoming contest between the Minnesota Wild and the Calgary Flames on Saturday…
Timberwolves vs. Rockets Tickets Available – Thursday, Feb. 6
The Houston Rockets (29-14), on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Target Center, play the Minnesota Timberwolves (23-21). The…
January 24 NHL TV Schedule: TV Channel, Start Times & Live Streaming Options
Friday’s NHL schedule includes top teams in play. Among those contests is the Vegas Golden Knights squaring off…
How to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Friday, January 24
Friday’s college basketball schedule includes one game featuring a ranked team on the court. That matchup? The LSU…