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Al Batt: A low ha of a joke

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting Are you coming to our place for Thanksgiving? I’m not sure. Well, ...

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The Wide Angle: The scourge of Christmas lights returns

I know, I’ve written about this in the past, but after Sunday morning’s fiasco, I’m going to write ...

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Ask A Trooper: Studded tires can be used in certain circumstances

By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: As a visitor from Canada, can I use my studded tires in Minnesota. ...

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Jena DeMoss: Top five health-promoting picks for the holidays

The holidays can be the perfect time to re-set eating patterns and put more produce and healthy beverages ...

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APS Column: Understanding school tax levies and the levy process

By Todd Lechtenberg Executive director of Finance and Operations Lechtenberg Each November, as property owners, farmers, and businesses ...

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Longview: Fifth District commission seat finds scandal in 1900

By Tim Ruzek Leading up to Election Day in 1900, the Mower County 5th District commissioner’s race was ...

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Jamey Helgeson: Support the People First Aktion Club

Join us on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 4:30-8 p.m. at Austin Pizza Ranch for a Community Impact Fundraising ...

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Ask a Trooper: Rain getting cold

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I didn’t know you had dogs. Those aren’t my dogs. They are ...

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Ask A Trooper: Keep a safe distance while driving

By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: I can’t help but notice but it seems like a lot of people ...

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Jena DeMoss: Top mood-boosting foods to ease anxiety

Many of us look forward to gatherings, joy and celebration as the holiday season approaches. However, this time ...

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The Wide Angle: Thoughts of an emperor can ground us

It could be argued that we have far too many books at home. It could also be argued, ...

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Peggy Keener: When Jessica became America’s baby A

Viewers around the world were glued to their televisions on Oct. 16, 1987. You, too, may well remember ...

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APS Column: A new team model at Austin High School

By Austin High School Principal Matt Schmit As we start the second quarter of the school year, I ...

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Tim Ruzek: Return of the human fly

Editor’s Note: This is the second of a two-part series on H.F. Pigman. Pigman returned a month later ...

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Evie Mohrfeld: Holiday shows coming on Nov. 13, Dec. 4

As our schedule for this travel season is moving along, we are now looking forward to our holiday ...

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